behavioural problems and inappropriate house soiling

Question 1

list some medical considerations of inappropriate elimination

Answer 1

• inflammatory disease of urinary system/lower bowel
• conditions causing PUPD
• conditions causing physical debilitation
• conditions causing cognitive delcine
• historical associations with painful elimination

Question 2

what is middening

Answer 2

marking with feces

Question 3

what is normal elimination behaviour in a cat

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

what is spray marking

Answer 4

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)

Question 5

what should you ask to determine if a cat is displaying marking behaviour

Answer 5

Question 6

how do you treat spray marking

Answer 6

• reduce threat in environment (feliway helps)
• change interactions between cats
• remove outdoor cats from area (close cat flap)

Question 7

what should you ask the determine if the cat has an issue with the latrine

Answer 7

Question 8

list reasons for house soiling in dogs

Answer 8

Question 9

when should you set the expectation of substrate preference for dogs

Answer 9

between 7.5 and 8.5 weeks old

Question 10

what is the rule of thumb for how long dogs can hold their urine

Answer 10

one hour for every month old they are peaking at 8 months and declines with old age

Question 11

outline general principles for housetraining dogs

Answer 11