Social Behavior And Communication In Cats

Question 1

When is the sensitive period in cats?

Answer 1

2-7 weeks

Question 2

Solitary Species

Answer 2

A species in which individuals form no enduring social relationships, living most of their lives in a solitary condition and forming no enduring pair bonds.

Question 3

Asocial Species

Answer 3

A species in which individuals do not engage in social interactions with each other

Question 4

Social Species

Answer 4

A group of animals of the same species that are organized in a cooperative manner

Question 5

Play aggression Treatment

Answer 5

Redirect play
Provide daily opportunities to acceptable play
Interactive toys
Cat trees 
Other cats to play with!

Question 6

Fear Aggression

Answer 6

Medication:
Feliway
Trazodone- 1 dose 50mg, 1 time deal
Serotonin partial agonists- buspirone : 2.5mg - 7.5mg/cat q12-24
Fluoxetine- 0.5mg/kg q24-48hrs

Question 7

Petting Intolerance Treatment

Answer 7

Petting only or predominantly on the head or the neck
Time limit
Medication - buspirone

Question 8

Redirected Aggression

Answer 8

Treat primary problem (blinds, opaque films, etc)
Avoid interfering in situations that cause arousal
Facilitate positive interactions
Medication

Question 9

Sexual Aggression Treatment

Answer 9

Redirect onto more appropriate behavior

Medication

Question 10

Other “general” treatment options

Answer 10

Calming collars- maternal pheromone, lasts 30 days
Calm diets- royal canin
C/d multicare stress diet
Anxitane- pure L-threonine, keeps them calm
Zylkene- just milk based protein, helps pets cope with stress