Most people think vets just stitch wounds and give vaccines. In reality, a great veterinarian is part detective, part animal psychologist. This guide will teach you how to read the "hidden chart" hanging in every exam room.
A staggering percentage of "behavioral" cases presented to general practice have an underlying organic cause. A dog that suddenly becomes aggressive toward its owners may not be "dominant" or "stubborn." It may have a causing excruciating pain when touched. A cat that starts urinating outside the litter box isn't "spiteful"—it may have feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) or chronic kidney disease. Most people think vets just stitch wounds and give vaccines