AVA Conference Melbourne 2017

It is easy to see the behaviour of the extraverted patient. When they are displaying a behaviour problem, their behaviour is obvious. They show loud aggressive behaviour or noticeable fearful behaviour, they solicit attention and vocalise and escape when left alone. But what about the reserved patient? How well can you read the body language of the reserved or introverted dog or cat? Understanding how introverted animals show fear and anxiety will help you recognize when there your introverted patients have a mental health disorder.