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Cat Aggression, Marking, Scratching Flashcards

1
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What does spraying do for cats

A

Demonstrate presence
Advertise sexual availability
Maintain territorial boundaries

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2
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Why would a cat spray

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Threat is perceived
Change in environment
Medical issue
Frustration with diet

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3
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Can you stop spraying behaviour if it began before neutering

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Hard, learned association is formed

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4
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Reasons a cat may not be using its litterbox

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Pathophysiologic issue in urinary system (GI upset)
Arthritis

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5
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After medical reason for lack of litter box use is resolved, will the behaviour return to normal

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Not always, association formed with area, texture, colour, scent

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6
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Signs of litter box aversion

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Shaking paws after touching litter
Digging outside the box
Running away after elimination

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Causes of litter box aversion

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Infrequent cleaning/litter changing
New litter material
Strong smell of new plastic litter box
Litter box too small
Strong odour (ammonia)
Location of litter box (busy, close to food)

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How would a person make a litter box more appealing for a cat

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Fix aversive aspect
Increase appeal/accessibility
Discourage use of other place/make unavailable
Confinement
Find litter type/depth preferred
Keep clean/dry

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9
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Slide 8**

A

On exam, look at it

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10
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Causes of feline house soiling

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Litter box aversion

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11
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How do we resolve feline house soiling

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Increase attractiveness of litter box
Add additional litter boxes
Enzymatic cleaner in soiled areas
Feed/water near inappropriate areas
Confinement

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12
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Causes of urine marking/spraying

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Territorial/social disturbance
Emotional disturbance
Neighbouring cats

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13
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How do we resolve urine marking/spraying

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Castration
Litter box hygiene
Enzymatic cleaner
Manage inter-cat relationships

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14
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Petting aggression is caused by…

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Medical reasons (arthritis, parasites)
Emotional reasons (stress, anxiety, frustration)
Static electricity
Lack of socialization

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15
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Cats have sensitivity thresholds, meaning?

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Each can will tolerate different levels of touch

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16
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What are some signs of an over-stimulated cat

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Flattens ears, flicks tail, low growl, ripples skin, stiffens body

17
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How to “resolve” petting aggression

A

Try different ways of petting (short, small strokes, scratching favourite areas)
Pet in small increments
Increase petting threshold

18
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What causes re-directed aggression

A

Arousal from aggressive encounter, playing
petted after arousal

19
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How do we resolve re-directed aggression

A

Avoid interaction if aroused
Wait until cat is eating or grooming

20
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What is play-related aggression

A

Playful stalking, pouncing, biting and scratching directed towards moving person by kitten or juvenile

21
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Causes of play related aggression

A

Playful behaviour reflected
Enhanced by play deprivation

22
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Resolution of play related aggression

A

Re-direct to appropriate objects
Avoid situations

23
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Causes of fear-related aggression

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Fear of strange people (not socialized to)
Reinforcement when repelled

24
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When is fear related aggression displayed

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Shown when strange people visit, owner in some situations, veterinarians, between cats

25
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Signs of fearful cat

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Crouched/halloween stance, flattened ears, dilated pupils

26
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Resolution of fear-related aggression

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Gradual desensitization
Counter condition (pair ppl with rewards)
Avoid reinforcing

27
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Reasons why cats scratch

A

Remove dead outer layer of claw
Mark territory (visual/scent clues)
Work off energy
Flex feet/claws

28
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How do we deal with scratching

A

Re-direct problem behaviour on to something more favourable using positive reinforcement

29
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Causes of destructive scratching in cats

A

Territorial marking
Renew visual/chemical marks
Remove worn-out claws

30
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How to resolve destructive scratching

A

Place scratching post in prominent place
Post with appropriate covering
Make scratched furniture unavailable
Remote punishment

31
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Two forms of declawing

A

Surgical removal of claws and third phalanx
Surgical incision/removal of piece of deep digital flexor tendon

32
Q

Can cats still climb when declawed

A

Can climb up the trees (back claws intact), difficulty getting down

33
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Why isn’t it recommended to let your cat outside if it is declawed

A

Climbing difficulty
Weakened defense mechanisms

34
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Does declawing change a cats behaviour

A

NO

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