, a canine "language" to tell Barnaby he wasn't a threat. He averted his gaze, offering his side rather than a squared-off chest. Slowly, the Saint Bernard’s frantic licking slowed. The tail gave a singular, low thump.
Many behaviors are tied to four basic survival functions: F ighting, F leeing, F eeding, and F ortifying (reproduction).
Veterinarians use structured histories. Use this to prepare for a vet visit:
In a consultation, the veterinarian is always a detective. Why is the animal doing this? The answer often points toward a specific physiological problem.