Veterinarians are trained to look for subtle signs. A cat that suddenly hisses when touched on the lower back isn’t being "grumpy"—she may be hiding painful feline osteoarthritis. A dog that starts chewing the furniture at age 8 isn't being destructive; he may be exhibiting early signs of canine cognitive dysfunction (doggie dementia).
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To the untrained eye, the cat is "calm." To the behaviorally aware vet, the cat is a pressure cooker about to explode into defensive aggression. The scratch or bite that follows isn't malice; it is the failure of humans to read the cat's silent pleas for space. Veterinarians are trained to look for subtle signs