A primary rule in veterinary behavioral medicine: Rule out medical causes before assuming a behavioral problem.
For pet owners, the takeaway is clear: When your animal “acts out,” do not call a trainer first. Call your veterinarian. Insist on a physical exam and bloodwork to rule out the medical. For veterinary professionals, the mandate is to continue breaking down silos. The future of medicine is not treating the chart; it is understanding the soul looking out from behind the animal’s eyes. Zoofilia Comics
By performing behavioral autopsies on surrendered pets, shelters are now implementing: A primary rule in veterinary behavioral medicine: Rule