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==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
The prognosis depends very much upon the client’s ultimate expectations for the cat. If they intend to have a reasonably sociable house pet but are willing to accept that the cat may hide occasionally when visitors come to the home, then they may be very happy with the results of behavioural therapy.
The prognosis depends very much upon the client’s ultimate expectations for the cat. If they expect to have a reasonably sociable house pet but are willing to accept that the cat may hide occasionally when visitors come to the home, then they may be satisfied with the results of behavioural therapy.
Indicators of a poor prognosis:
* Cat with poor socialisation history, or parents and siblings with known fear or anxiety problems.
* Non-compliant client with unreasonable expectations.
* Previous use of coercive methods to overcome problem (e.g. forced handling)
* Longstanding problem.
* A home environment that does not led itself to providing the cat with avoidance/escape opportunities (e.g. open plan or confined).
* Busy, chaotic household.
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