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We often think of veterinary medicine as "fixing broken bones and treating infections." But as any experienced veterinarian will tell you, behavior is the first vital sign of health.

| If you see this... | It might be a medical issue... | Not just stubbornness | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hiding under the bed (Cat) | Chronic pain (osteoarthritis) or hypertension | "Being antisocial" | | Growling when touched (Dog) | Intervertebral disc disease or tick paralysis | "Dominance" | | Eating poop (Dog) | Malabsorption issues or pancreatic insufficiency | "A bad habit" | | Pacing/Howling at night (Senior pet) | Canine cognitive dysfunction (Dog dementia) | "Just getting old" | Veterinarians have a simple rule of thumb. If your pet exhibits a behavioral change that persists for two weeks or more , it is a medical problem until proven otherwise. zooskool the record

Before a blood test shows an infection, or an X-ray reveals arthritis, your pet’s behavior has already changed. We often think of veterinary medicine as "fixing