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These are just examples of the most common problems owners seek help for

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- Aggressive dogs and cats, whether the aggression is directed to people or other animals

- Severe fears to noises, places, people or things

- House soiling



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- Lack of focus or inability to settle down and relax

- Altered sleep/wake cycles

- Persistent anxiety, jumpiness or skittishness in any environment, excessive vocalization


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- Destructive behaviors, chewing and eating of odd items

- Escape attempts that lead to the pet's injury

- Excessive grooming (with damage to the hair or skin)

- Repetitive behaviors (circling, pacing and the like)

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Both of these patients overgroomed to the point of making sores on their skin.

Click here for videos of pets displaying abnormal behaviors

A valid patient-doctor-owner relationship is required by the Florida Practice Act in order for Dr. JD to treat a patient. Advice cannot be given via email or telephone.

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