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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Behavior
  • Animal Welfare

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  • Problem behaviors in animals are a common reason for veterinary consultation.
  • The link between pain and problem behavior is often underestimated.
  • Under-reporting of pain as a cause of behavioral issues limits recognition and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the under-reporting of pain associated with problem behaviors in dogs.
  • To emphasize the significance of pain in animal welfare.
  • To encourage clinicians to consider pain in behavioral cases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of caseloads from multiple authors involving 100 recent dog cases.
  • Analysis of the prevalence of painful conditions in dogs presenting with problem behaviors.
  • Evaluation of clinical abnormalities and behavioral signs.

Main Results:

  • Approximately one-third of referred dog cases involve a painful condition.
  • In some instances, up to 80% of cases may be linked to pain.
  • Musculoskeletal, gastro-intestinal, and dermatological conditions are frequently associated with problem behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Pain is a significant, often under-recognized, factor in animal problem behaviors.
  • Veterinary clinicians should consider pain, even without a clear physical lesion.
  • Trial analgesia is a valuable diagnostic tool for suspected pain in behavioral cases.