A 3-year-old neutered male Labrador retriever presented for sudden growling at family members. Physical exam revealed severe otitis externa. Pain resolved with treatment, and aggression ceased. Without behavioral awareness, the dog might have been labeled “dominant” and subjected to aversive training or euthanasia.
animal behavior, veterinary science, ethology, stress reduction, behavioral disorders, pain assessment, animal welfare
El principio fundamental del derecho moderno en estos casos radica en que los animales carecen de la capacidad cognitiva y legal para otorgar consentimiento sexual, por lo que cualquier acto de esta índole es tipificado automáticamente como una agresión o abuso.
A 3-year-old neutered male Labrador retriever presented for sudden growling at family members. Physical exam revealed severe otitis externa. Pain resolved with treatment, and aggression ceased. Without behavioral awareness, the dog might have been labeled “dominant” and subjected to aversive training or euthanasia.
animal behavior, veterinary science, ethology, stress reduction, behavioral disorders, pain assessment, animal welfare
El principio fundamental del derecho moderno en estos casos radica en que los animales carecen de la capacidad cognitiva y legal para otorgar consentimiento sexual, por lo que cualquier acto de esta índole es tipificado automáticamente como una agresión o abuso.
