| | Potential Medical Cause | Species | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sudden aggression | Pain (dental, orthopedic), hyperthyroidism, brain tumor | Cat, Dog | | Lethargy/Depression | Fever, anemia, sepsis, organ failure | All | | Polydipsia/Polyuria | Diabetes mellitus, renal disease, hyperadrenocorticism | Dog, Cat | | Pica (eating non-food) | Anemia, gastrointestinal malabsorption, nutritional deficiency | Dog | | Head pressing | Forebrain lesion (tumor, encephalitis), hepatic encephalopathy | Large/Small animals |
Aris leaned against the observation glass, his eyes tracking the slight flick of Fen’s ears. "It's not the leg. It's the hierarchy. In his mind, a wolf that can't run isn't a wolf. He’s preemptively mourning his own death because he thinks he's been exiled from the world of the living." zooskool k9 mommy
The relationship between is bidirectional. To be a truly effective healer, the veterinarian must navigate both directions of this street. | | Potential Medical Cause | Species |