| Scenario | Behavioral Approach | |----------|---------------------| | | Use muzzle training prior to visit; consider sedated exam; avoid direct eye contact; allow space. | | Cat that hides in carrier | Prescribe pre-visit gabapentin; remove carrier top in exam room; use feline-friendly handling. | | Owner reports destructive behavior | Take a detailed history (when, where, what precedes event). Rule out pain, then assess separation anxiety. | | Senior pet with nighttime waking | Screen for cognitive dysfunction (e.g., DISHAA checklist). Trial environmental enrichment + medications (selegiline, melatonin). |
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or European College of Animal Welfare and Behaviour Medicine (ECAWBM) .
Perform thorough physical exam, bloodwork, urinalysis, imaging (X-ray, ultrasound), and specific tests (e.g., thyroid, bile acids) to rule out or confirm medical causes.