The environment of a veterinary clinic is inherently stressful for most animals. Fear and anxiety can mask clinical symptoms, skew blood test results (such as elevating glucose levels in cats), and delay healing.

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The best veterinarians work like detectives. They rule out medical causes first , then refer to a behaviorist. Never punish a "bad" behavior before a vet clears the animal medically.