Pet Behaviour

Behavioural problems can be due to behavioural causes, medical causes, or both. For this reason, is it important for your pet to have a full health check (often some diagnostic tests as well) to help accurately diagnose the problem. A good history alongside this will help the vet formulate advice and a plan. Video footage of your pet performing the behaviour will also help the vet with history taking.

Behavioural problems are often the combined effect of many factors, including your pet’s environment and learning, genetics, socialisation. There is no simple cure for any behavioural problem, so it is extremely important to seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian or animal behaviour specialist.

Modifying behaviour problems requires commitment and time, and you will need to have realistic expectations of what can be achieved. Many cases require medications alongside the new training techniques to get the best outcome.

To book your pet in for a pet behaviour assessment, please contact the team at Timbertown Vet.