| Presenting Problem | Possible Medical Cause | Possible Behavioral Cause | |---|---|---| | House soiling (dog) | Urinary tract infection, diabetes, kidney disease | Separation anxiety, incomplete housetraining, cognitive dysfunction | | Aggression when touched | Pain (orthopedic, dental), hypothyroidism | Fear aggression, possessive aggression | | Excessive vocalization (cat) | Hyperthyroidism, hypertension, pain | Cognitive decline, attention-seeking, anxiety | | Compulsive tail chasing | Neurologic disorder, epilepsy | Compulsive disorder, boredom |