| Disorder | Common Species | Clinical Signs | Veterinary Relevance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Dog | Destructive behavior when alone, vocalization, salivation, elimination. | Differential diagnosis must rule out medical causes (e.g., urinary tract infection, cognitive dysfunction). | | Feline Aggression | Cat | Hissing, swatting, biting. Inter-cat aggression in multi-cat households. | Major zoonotic risk (bite abscesses, cat-scratch disease). Often linked to pain or fear. | | Canine Noise Aversion | Dog | Trembling, hiding, panting, destructive escape behavior (e.g., through windows). | Common trigger: fireworks, thunderstorms. Can lead to self-injury. | | Stereotypic Behaviors | Horse, Bird, Zoo animals | Crib-biting, weaving, feather plucking, pacing. | Indicative of poor welfare, inadequate environment, or early weaning stress. | | Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome | Senior Dog/Cat | Disorientation, altered social interactions, sleep-wake cycle changes, housetraining loss. | Ruling out medical causes (e.g., brain tumor, metabolic disease) is essential before behavioral diagnosis. |
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Animal Behavior and Veterinary Science: The Bridge Between Health and Mind | Disorder | Common Species | Clinical Signs