Veterinary science has recently mapped a direct link between chronic pain and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) in cats. A cat that obsessively sucks wool or over-grooms its belly until it’s bald isn't necessarily "stressed" in a psychological sense. Often, she has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or a bladder stone.
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The data is irrefutable. Studies show that patients treated in Fear Free environments have lower stress markers, require less chemical sedation, and heal faster. As Dr. Hanlon notes, “You can’t accurately listen to a heart that is racing at 200 beats per minute because the animal is panicking. Calm the mind, and the body tells the truth.” Veterinary science has recently mapped a direct link
When a dog growls at a child, ask: Does he have dental pain? When a cat stops using the litter box, ask: Does she have arthritis? When a parrot starts plucking feathers, ask: Does it have a zinc toxicity? This is the core of behavioral veterinary medicine
The relationship between animal behavior and veterinary science is cyclical. Physical illness often manifests first as a behavioral change. A cat that stops grooming may be suffering from arthritis; a dog that becomes suddenly aggressive may be dealing with undiagnosed neurological pain.
Here is a quick reference guide for practitioners and owners on how veterinary science approaches specific behavior problems through a medical lens.
