behavioural problems and inappropriate house soiling Flashcards
list some medical considerations of inappropriate elimination
- inflammatory disease of urinary system/lower bowel
- conditions causing PUPD
- conditions causing physical debilitation
- conditions causing cognitive delcine
- historical associations with painful elimination
what is middening
marking with feces
what is normal elimination behaviour in a cat
- latrines tend to be at the periphery of their territory in quiet and secluded areas
- different for urination and defecation
- on soft rakable substrates
- marked areas tend to be in areas of prominence and significance separate to latrine areas
what is spray marking
associated with
- high arousal (reactional or sexual)
- potential resource/environmental threats (stressors in environment such as social interactions, new people or pets, change in O schedule etc)
what should you ask to determine if a cat is displaying marking behaviour
how do you treat spray marking
- reduce threat in environment (feliway helps)
- change interactions between cats
- remove outdoor cats from area (close cat flap)
what should you ask the determine if the cat has an issue with the latrine
list reasons for house soiling in dogs
when should you set the expectation of substrate preference for dogs
between 7.5 and 8.5 weeks old
what is the rule of thumb for how long dogs can hold their urine
one hour for every month old they are peaking at 8 months and declines with old age
outline general principles for housetraining dogs
