The field of for animals is booming. We now know that the gut-brain axis plays a massive role in anxiety and aggression. Diets are being refined not just for weight, but for cognition and emotional stability , especially in aging pets. Blog - The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

A change in behavior is often the first sign of an underlying medical issue. Veterinarians use these signs to diagnose physical ailments: MSD Veterinary Manual Medical Condition Common Behavioral Signs Restlessness, vocalization, irritability, or self-trauma Neurological Issues Disorientation, loss of learned behaviors, or circling Endocrine (e.g., Hyperthyroidism) Increased activity, irritability, or night waking Metabolic (e.g., Kidney disease) Anxiety, mental dullness, or house soiling GI Disorders Licking, pica (eating non-food items), or unsettled sleep 3. Veterinary Behavior Management

Owners are now encouraged to bring video recordings of the behavior in question. Seeing the behavior in the home environment—versus the "white coat hypertension" of the exam room—provides critical diagnostic data.