For example, what an owner perceives as "senility" or cognitive dysfunction in an older dog might actually be caused by chronic pain from arthritis or sensory decline (hearing/vision loss). Similarly, sudden aggression in a gentle dog is rarely a "personality flaw"; it is frequently a defensive response to acute pain, hypothyroidism, or neurological disturbances. In this context, applied ethology (the study of animal behavior) becomes as vital as radiology or bloodwork in reaching a diagnosis.
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