If you notice a change in your pet’s behavior lasting more than two weeks—aggression, withdrawal, house-soiling, or repetitive movements—record a video and schedule a veterinary checkup. It might just save their life.

One afternoon, Sarah called Elias, her voice thick with emotion. "He did it, Elias. He fell asleep on the rug. Not because he collapsed from exhaustion, but because he just... decided to nap."