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Within the general feline population [[Housesoiling - Cat|house soiling]] and [[Indoor Marking - Cat|spraying]] are considered to be amongst the most common major problems, with aggression featuring far less than it does in the dog. However, recent figures from the annual report [2003] of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors [APBC] showed that 23% of referred feline cases involved [[Feline Aggression Towards Cats|aggression towards other cats]], making it the second most commonly referred problem after [[Indoor Marking - Cat|indoor marking]] [25% of cases]. A further 13% of the reported feline cases involved [[Feline Aggression Towards People|aggression towards people]]. Aggression is therefore a significant concern for many cat owners. Data on referral rates of feline aggression cases to individual behavioural clinics varies widely, with some clinics experiencing referral rates of 13% of their total caseload and others 25%.

Within the general feline population [[Housesoiling - Cat|house soiling]] and [[Indoor Marking - Cat|spraying]] are considered to be amongst the most common major problems, with aggression featuring far less than it does in the dog. However, recent figures from the annual report (2003) of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors [APBC] showed that 23% of referred feline cases involved [[Feline Aggression Towards Cats|aggression towards other cats]], making it the second most commonly referred problem after [[Indoor Marking - Cat|indoor marking]] [25% of cases]. A further 13% of the reported feline cases involved [[Feline Aggression Towards People|aggression towards people]]. Aggression is therefore a significant concern for many cat owners. Data on referral rates of feline aggression cases to individual behavioural clinics varies widely, with some clinics experiencing referral rates of 13% of their total caseload and others 25%.

Other work, carried out by a research team at Southampton University, has shown that 13% of owners reported aggression to people and 48% aggression to other cats. These figures were obtained directly from a sample of the general cat owning population, rather than those seeking professional help and they indicate that aggression problems may be even more prevalent in the general feline population than in the referral population.

Other work, carried out by a research team at Southampton University, has shown that 13% of owners reported aggression to people and 48% aggression to other cats. These figures were obtained directly from a sample of the general cat owning population, rather than those seeking professional help and they indicate that aggression problems may be even more prevalent in the general feline population than in the referral population.