Cats are capricious creatures and analyzing their many moods can become cumbersome. Identifying whether frustrating behavior is linked to a lack of environmental enrichment, stress, or another pressing concern can put many veterinary professionals in a bind. To help, we've selected 3 articles highlighting some hallmark signs of nuisance behaviors, plus some tips and tricks to correct them.
From developing a multimodal approach for correcting feline house-soiling to eating issues related to behavior—there's something for everyone. Happy reading!
- A multimodal approach to feline house-soiling: Feline house-soiling is a complex matter according to Tammy Sadek, DVM, DABVP (Feline). To help combat this problem behavior, veterinary teams need to work closely with the client to create a comprehensive management strategy. Check out Sadek's recommendations on how to get started.
- Are we stressing out cats out?: Abnormal eating patterns in felines can sometimes be linked to anxiety—even if a cat isn't presenting with clinical signs of stress. Here's a closer look at how obesity and weight loss can be considered emotional triggers, and how to best manage them to prevent prolonged issues.
- Bad kitty? Figuring out feline nuisance behaviors: Nuisance behavior is not inherently pathological, according to animal behavioralist Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC. Here's a closer look at how to assess a cat displaying nuisance behaviors, plus how home enrichment can help curtail these problem behaviors.