| Problem | Medical Rule-Outs | Behavioral Causes | |---------|------------------|-------------------| | House soiling (cat) | UTI, FLUTD, CKD, hyperthyroidism, diabetes | Litter box aversion, stress, territorial marking | | Aggression (dog) | Pain (arthritis, dental), hypothyroidism, seizures | Fear, resource guarding, learned behavior | | Pica (eating non-food) | Anemia, GI disease, pancreatitis, lead toxicity | Boredom, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive | | Excessive vocalization | Hyperthyroidism (cat), cognitive dysfunction (senior dog) | Separation anxiety, attention-seeking |
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| Presenting Complaint | Veterinary Rule-Outs | Behavioral Diagnosis | |----------------------|----------------------|------------------------| | Dog destroys home when left alone | Seizure disorder, hyperthyroidism, pain | Separation anxiety | | Cat hisses and swats at handler | Orthopedic pain, dental disease, hyperesthesia | Fear-based aggression | | Horse weaves in stall | Gastric ulcers, nutritional deficiency | Stereotypic coping behavior (confinement stress) | | Bird plucks feathers | Giardia, heavy metal toxicity, hypocalcemia | Boredom, separation anxiety, or compulsive disorder | | Problem | Medical Rule-Outs | Behavioral Causes
These cues allow the vet to pause, adjust the environment, and get an accurate baseline. This isn't "soft" medicine; it is better medicine. References:
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