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And soon, Elmo chose 10 absolute favorite walls in the house. He would bite and lick, and it was very difficult for his family to get him to stop. It ruined birthdays and holiday celebrations, it ruined family reunions, and it sent guests packing early. Everyone who came into the home was put off because Elmo wouldn't stop pretty much the whole time that they were there, no matter how much the family tried to calm him down and keep him from the walls.

The house was filled with large holes in the walls as a result. He was tearing through the drywall, yanking it out and onto the floor, often hurting himself in the process. And once the family saw that this issue had surpassed hilarious misbehavior, and had become a matter of urgent concern, they know something needed to be done. This wasn't simple quirky behavior. These were episodes. It was happening on a daily basis, and some episodes were more intense than others. It was time to talk to someone about his condition.

Upon being analyzed by a professional, it was discovered that Elmo's biting was done for different reasons in different contexts. Some of these episodes were due to compulsive behavior, others were due to severe anxiety, and others were seizures. Immediately, Elmo went on seizure medication, and within a few weeks 25% of his episodes disappeared. Then his medication for compulsive disorder and anxiety started. And a few weeks afterward, most of the wall biting had stopped.

In other words, humans aren't the only ones who can suffer from mental illness. Animals can too, and their behaviors can be signs of underlying medical conditions they're simply not able to vocalize for themselves. Sometimes they're not just "being bad," sometimes it takes more than training. If you believe that your dog may need medical attention, don't hesitate to contact your veterinarian, or other animal specialist who can diagnose and help.