This blog post explores how idiopathic epilepsy (IE) in dogs affects not only their physical health through seizures but also their behavior and emotional well-being. A recent study highlights that dogs with IE often exhibit heightened excitability, attention-seeking behaviors, and cognitive impairments, which can be influenced by the neurological condition and its treatments.

This blog post explores a recent study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, which examined how well dog owners can identify pain-related behaviors in their pets. The study revealed that many owners struggle to recognize subtle signs of discomfort, particularly in older dogs where behaviors may be mistaken for normal aging.

The case study of A, a 2.5-year-old Feist mix, illustrates how persistent behavior issues often have deeper, underlying causes. Despite extensive training, A continued to struggle with aggression, pulling on walks, and inconsistent eating. A key observation of A's unusual hind-leg skipping led to further investigation. This was when a Dynamic Dog Assessment, an approach that considers the whole dog's physical health, behavior, and environment, revealed subtle discomfort signals that changed A’s life.