Common feline problem behaviours: Unacceptable indoor elimination

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
Sarah Heath

Abstract

One of the reasons why cats enjoy such a high level of popularity as domestic pets is the fact that they are clean. When there is a breakdown in this fastidious behaviour and elimination occurs outside of the litter box or tray, the strain on the cat-owner bond and on human relationships within the household can be considerable. Indoor elimination behaviour is one of the most common reasons for cat owners to seek professional advice and there is a wide range of articles, book chapters and research papers that reference it. In many cases the topic of urination and defecation in unacceptable indoor locations is considered in combination with the deposition of urine or faeces as a marker, but this review focuses purely on problematic elimination. An accompanying article in this special issue discusses urine spraying. Indoor elimination problems necessitate a clinical approach combining knowledge from the fields of physical and emotional health and an understanding of normal feline behaviour. They also require comprehensive history-taking skills as well as effective communication skills and a degree of empathy for owners who are often finding their pet's behaviour very distressing. Early diagnosis of physical health disorders that ...Continue Reading

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Dec 5, 2019·Veterinary Record Open·Fiona Rioja-LangCathy Mary Dwyer
May 27, 2021·Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery·Lauren R Finka, Rachel Foreman-Worsley
Aug 28, 2021·Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI·Lori R Kogan, Emma K Grigg

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