Medical issues often play a significant role in behavioral problems. Our pets are masters at hiding illness, so even though they may not seem to be obviously sick, they can have an illness or injury that could be contributing to their behavior. Without treatment of an underlying medical issue, the pets behavior may not completely improve. Here are just a few examples of medical issues that can cause behavioral problems:
i. Infections: Ear infections, abcessed teeth, urinary tract infection etc.
ii. Metabolic: Hyper or hypothyroidism, Cushings Disease, Diabetes melitis etc.
iii. Pain: Penetrating wound, impacted anal glands, bowel obstruction, skin allergy etc.)