Behavior issues may be a result of many different factors.
In order to properly evaluate a problem, our vets will look into behavioral issues by thoroughly reviewing your pet’s health records and doing a thorough assessment (sometimes, your pet may need blood or urine tests to check up core medical illnesses). Behavior issues are frequently the result of a variety of variables working together, notably your pet’s surroundings and education can play a large part.
Genes can also predispose your pet to certain behaviors, but how those behaviors manifest in your pet will rely on how well-socialized and trained they are from an early age.
The onset of behavioral issues may be influenced by environmental variables. For instance, alterations in regularity of things such as feeding, walks and so forth, the addition of a new household member (a pet, a child, or a partner), a relocation, or the death of a household member or pet may have a significant effect on behavior. The pet can become even more susceptible to these environmental variations as it ages especially if it has any illness or degenerative problems.
Learning also contributes to a number of behavioral issues. To have a joyful, well-adjusted pet, initial training and socialization are crucial. It is crucial to get expert guidance as soon as an issue arises in order to successfully handle it since punishing behavior problems frequently makes things worse. The recommended way for modifying behavior is positive reinforcing, however this approach must be employed with caution since, if used improperly, it might promote unwanted behavior.
What kind of behavioral issues are treated?
Behavioural issues cannot always be solved simply, therefore use caution while following “useful” advice. As an illustration, many individuals who have disruptive dogs are advised to purchase another dog to solve the issue, but they can wind up with two violent dogs! It is crucial to treat the root source of the issue rather than merely its effects. For instance, instead of chaining up a dog just because it is digging, figure out why it is starting to dig and treat the situation correctly to deter the unwanted behaviour.
It is crucial to seek the guidance of a knowledgeable vet or animal behavior expert when it concerns your pet’s behaviour. Since everybody your pet comes into contact with will need to be responsible for promoting desired behavior, changing troublesome behavior needs commitment on the part of the entire family and any carers. It might be helpful to observe the pet in its normal setting for issues like howling, escape, hostility, or separation distress, thus a house visit may be necessary. For the greatest results, certain instances could additionally need medications in addition to the new training methods to fully resolve the problem.
We suggest getting in touch with us to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled vets regarding behavioral issues as well as a full medical work-up to ensure your pet is living their best life.
