| Complaint | Medical rule-outs | Behavioral differentials | |-----------|------------------|--------------------------| | Inappropriate urination | FLUTD, cystitis, CKD, hyperthyroidism | Litter box aversion, inter-cat tension | | Aggression between cats | Pain, systemic illness | Territorial or redirected aggression | | Overgrooming | Allergies, parasites, neurologic pain | Psychogenic alopecia (compulsive disorder) |

The integration of animal behavior into veterinary practice has numerous benefits, including: