"Stubborn." Animal behavior assessment: The horse freezes at the ramp, heart rate spikes, and nostrils flare. Veterinary science diagnosis: Chiropractic exam reveals a subluxated C6 vertebra. Moving the neck up to enter the trailer causes sharp pain. After adjustment, the horse loads quietly.
Introduction to Animal Behavior and Veterinary Behavioral Medicine (2024) "Stubborn
| Behavioral Sign | Potential Medical Differential Diagnosis | | :--- | :--- | | Aggression (new onset, older dog) | Brain tumor, hypothyroidism, pain (arthritis/dental), cognitive dysfunction | | House-soiling (cat) | Lower urinary tract disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus | | Compulsive licking (dog) | Atopic dermatitis, GI disease, neurological lesion, osteosarcoma pain | | Night crying (horse) | Gastric ulcers, lameness, abdominal pain (colic) | | Sudden fear of stairs (dog) | Orthopedic pain, vision loss, neurological deficit | After adjustment, the horse loads quietly
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