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Medical aspects of elimination problems must be resolved. There is a close relationship between stress and [[Cystitis|FIC]] so that dealing with social and environmental stress is an important component in resolving this condition.

Medical aspects of elimination problems must be resolved. There is a close relationship between stress and [[Cystitis|FIC]] so that dealing with social and environmental stress is an important component in resolving this condition.

==Environment and Social Issues===

==Environment and Social Issues==

Typically, it is possible to identify one or two environmental changes that have initiated the housesoiling/inappropriate elimination problem. This may be something as simple as a change of cat litter. However, it is very important not to treat the problem at this superficial level. If a single inconsequential change has caused the cat to house-soil then it is very likely that there are other underlying problems that also need to be addressed. Not to do so may mean consigning the cat to a life of stress and impaired welfare.

Typically, it is possible to identify one or two environmental changes that have initiated the housesoiling/inappropriate elimination problem. This may be something as simple as a change of cat litter. However, it is very important not to treat the problem at this superficial level. If a single inconsequential change has caused the cat to house-soil then it is very likely that there are other underlying problems that also need to be addressed. Not to do so may mean consigning the cat to a life of stress and impaired welfare.