Zooskool Vixen Playdate 1 🌟

| Concept | Veterinary Application | |---------|------------------------| | Signals of stress/fear | Lip licking (dogs), ears back, tail tucking – stop exam if severe. | | Learned helplessness | “Freezing” doesn’t mean calm – proceed with caution. | | Aggression types | Pain-induced, fear-based, possessive, redirected – each requires different management. | | Normal vs. abnormal | Destructive chewing in puppies is normal; in adults, investigate. |

Core Concept: Behavior is a key indicator of welfare, and veterinary science has an ethical obligation to address it. Zooskool Vixen Playdate 1

| Behavior | Possible Medical Cause | |----------|------------------------| | House soiling (dog) | UTI, kidney disease, diabetes | | House soiling (cat) | FLUTD, constipation, arthritis | | Aggression | Pain, hypothyroidism, brain tumor | | Lethargy | Anemia, infection, heart disease | | Compulsive licking | Allergies, GI pain, neuropathy | | Night waking | Cognitive dysfunction (dementia) | Core Concept: Behavior is a key indicator of

Example: A dog licking paws excessively. arthritis | | Aggression | Pain