| Problem | Medical differential | Action | |---------|---------------------|--------| | Cribbing/ weaving | Gastric ulcers, boredom | Treat ulcers, environmental change (not just physical restraint) | | Aggression when saddling | Back pain, kissing spines | Pain exam, radiographs | | Head shy / ear aversion | Otitis, dental pain, prior trauma | Otoscopic/ oral exam |
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| Problem | Medical rule-outs | Key approach | |---------|------------------|--------------| | House soiling (urine) | FLUTD, cystitis, CKD, diabetes | Urinalysis, bladder imaging, litter box assessment | | Inter-cat aggression | Pain, hyperthyroidism | Separate resources, treat underlying disease | | Overgrooming (alopecia) | Atopy, food allergy, pain (e.g., cystitis) | Skin workup ± pain trial before behavioral diagnosis | | Night activity | Hyperthyroidism, hypertension, sensory decline | T4, BP, treat underlying |
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