A 4-year-old indoor cat named Luna was brought in for her annual exam. The owner warned, "She will bite. Every vet says she's mean."

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A dog labeled "aggressive" might actually be suffering from hypothyroidism, which causes aggression and can be fixed with a daily pill. A cat labeled "feral" might be deaf (hence the startle aggression), or suffering from severe dental pain. Veterinary science provides the diagnostic lens; behavioral knowledge provides the compassion. By treating the underlying medical cause of shelter stress, countless animals are saved.