https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/clinical-discussions/19057/staffie-behaviour-issueHi guys, Was just after a point in the right direction and/or to see if anyone had any experience in this.... To cut a long story as short as possible.... My 3year old staffie (who has up until now been a well socialised friendly happy confidenten-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/135282?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 06 Oct 2012 11:43:37 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:adca2290-369b-4965-aa7a-6ded24ad5edeAnonymous<p>Have you taken a blood test. Some endocrine disease such as hypothyroidism can create some quite drastic behaviour changes, including aggression. And typical age of onset if about 3 years old. </p> <p>Google the name &#39;Jean Dodds&#39;&nbsp; and hypothyrioidism and she has a wealth of literature, plus her own lab, and she will be happy to talk to you over the phone I&#39;m sure. Let us know how you go!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/135234?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:29:05 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:d90efe54-ddb2-49ff-8e64-b8461647ad90funkyfish<p>Hi! I think there could be a huge amount of different things going on there! the vacant episodes- are they like pre fit thing or fly snapping/shadow staring- (which can be hard to distract from once they r in the zone).</p> <p> May not be partial seizures may be stress&nbsp;response&nbsp;as fly snaping and shadow staring usually is.. Stress/frustration would account for short fuse with kiddie and other dogs? Maybe look up shadow staring cases and see if there is anything similar in her behaviours?</p> <p>Although Staffies are geneticly prone to weird neuro things like L-2 Hydroxygltric aciduria - prob spent completely wrong!!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>