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Behavioural Consultation and History Taking (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[File:Cat relationships example.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Fig. 1: Example of a diagram illustrating the relationships between cats within the same household]]
[[File:Houseplan 2.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Fig.2: Example of a house plan diagram]]
The majority of behavioural cases presented in veterinary practice are related to [[Normal Feline Behaviour|normal feline behaviour]]. However, it is essential to consider that some alterations in behaviour can also be concomitant with the simultaneous presence of clinical disease. In cats specifically, links between lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) and [[Housesoiling - Cat|soiling indoors]] stress the necessity for a full physical and clinical examination before any type of behavioural therapy is implemented. It is also crucial to remember that pathologies may cause continuing behavioural problems even when the illness has been clinically resolved.
The majority of behavioural cases presented in veterinary practice are related to [[Normal Feline Behaviour|normal feline behaviour]]. However, it is essential to consider that some alterations in behaviour can also be concomitant with the simultaneous presence of clinical disease. In cats specifically, links between lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) and [[Housesoiling - Cat|soiling indoors]] stress the necessity for a full physical and clinical examination before any type of behavioural therapy is implemented. It is also crucial to remember that pathologies may cause continuing behavioural problems even when the illness has been clinically resolved.
===Social Structure within the Home===
===Social Structure within the Home===
If more than one cat resides within the same home, it is important to establish their relationship. An interactive diagram is ideal, similar to the one in the image. Record the friendly and aggressive behaviours between individuals:
If more than one cat resides within the same home, it is important to establish their relationship. An interactive diagram is ideal, similar to the one in the figure 1. image. Record the friendly and aggressive behaviours between individuals:
* Friendly: e.g. grooming, rubbing against, tail-up greeting
* Friendly: e.g. grooming, rubbing against, tail-up greeting
* Aggressive: e.g. chasing, growling, hissing, spitting, fighting
* Aggressive: e.g. chasing, growling, hissing, spitting, fighting
===House Layout===
===House Layout===
Draw a diagram of the house to show where the cats have food, water, litter trays and cat flap. Also mark on this where urine or faeces have been found and which cat left them, if relevant. This is particularly important in cases of [[Feline Housesoiling|housesoiling]] but is useful in other cases too as it helps to establish the appropriate allocation of resources.
Draw a diagram of the house to show where the cats have food, water, litter trays and cat flap (similar to the figure 2. image). Also mark on this where urine or faeces have been found and which cat left them, if relevant. This is particularly important in cases of [[Feline Housesoiling|housesoiling]] but is useful in other cases too as it helps to establish the appropriate allocation of resources.
==References==
==References==