The Silent Symptom: Bridging the Gap Between Animal Behavior and Veterinary Science

  1. Collaborate with Online Platforms

    : Work with online platforms to identify and mitigate the spread of content promoting harmful or illegal activities.

    • Medical differentials: Pain (hip dysplasia, dental abscess), hypothyroidism, brain tumor, seizure disorder.
    • Behavioral differentials: Fear-based aggression, resource guarding, conflict aggression.
    • Protocol: Pain assessment + thyroid panel → If normal, refer to behaviorist before recommending euthanasia or rehoming.

    , this meant a combination of fluoxetine and pregabalin to lower his baseline anxiety so he could actually learn new responses.