Equine practice is riddled with "bad behavior"—bucking, rearing, bolting. Often, these are mislabeled as dominance or spite. In reality, they are .
A cat urinating outside its litter box is rarely acting out of "spite." Frequently, this behavior indicates a painful lower urinary tract infection (LUTI) or feline interstitial cystitis. position of the ears
Veterinary science now uses behavior as a diagnostic tool. The (similar to the human neonatal pain scale) uses facial expressions—tension of the eyes, position of the ears, tension of the muzzle—to quantify pain. A horse that "looks grumpy" is likely a horse that hurts. position of the ears
One of the most common reasons for veterinary euthanasia isn't cancer or kidney failure—it's for aggression. position of the ears