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| | Mechanism | Example | |---------------|---------------|-------------| | Physical Health → Behavior | Pain, endocrine disorders, or neurological dysfunction alter behavior. | A cat with dental pain may become aggressive when its head is touched; a dog with Cushing’s disease may show increased appetite and restlessness. | | Behavior → Physical Health | Chronic stress or abnormal behaviors induce physiological pathology. | Stereotypies (e.g., crib-biting in horses) are linked to gastric ulcers; chronic anxiety in dogs elevates cortisol, impairing immune function. |

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Chronic stress or separation anxiety can weaken a pet’s immune system, making them more susceptible to physical ailments. | Stereotypies (e