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Medical Causes Of Aggression In Dogs

Written by Dog Training Ireland.ie on Thursday, 27 May 2010
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If your dog experiences a sudden change in behaviour then the first port of call is your vet. Take it one step at a time and follow a responsible course of action keeping your dog and others safe while you seek out the cause and appropriate treatment for your dog.

1. Contact your vet for a full physical. This will rule out any pain or condition that could be causing the aggression.
2. Contact us so as we can assess your dog and devise an appropriate behaviour modification plan

Common Medical Causes of Aggression:- Hypothyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Brian Inflamation
- Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)
- Hydrocephalus – most common in short-nosed breeds [brachycephalics].
- Encephalitis (bacterial or viral)
- Head trauma
- Brain tumor
- Epilepsy
- Brain Seizures

Other Causes Include:
- Inner ear pain, infection in the ear
- Mouth, gum or teeth pain
- Joint Pain caused by arthritis
- Ingrowing Nails
- Stomach Pain cause by intestinal parasites
- Anal Glan Pain, infection of the anal glands
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Allergies
- Injury
- Back Pain or Strain

Be sure to get your dog a full physical at least once a year and discuss any behavioural, appetite, general mood and overall health changes your dog may be experiencing.

Last modified on Thursday, 27 May 2010 11:51
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  • Comment Link Friday, 11 June 2010 22:28 posted by ann Kennedy

    I love this image! two chihuahuas caught my eye as i have two, one is a nipper the other as soft as eiderdown. both white not brown, but takes a chi owner to spot this real quick! very necessary to know why's in the aggression stakes with dogs.

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