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|'''Characteristic patterns in urine and faeces deposition''':
 
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* Initial locations are around cat flap, external doors and windows: external threat
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* Initial locations are around cat flap, external doors and windows: external threat from non-resident cat(s) in the resident cat's outdoor territory.
 
* Initial locations are entry points to internal rooms, on landings and in corridors: internal conflict within home
 
* Initial locations are entry points to internal rooms, on landings and in corridors: internal conflict within home
* Spread of marking sites into the home from around cat flap: potential intruder cat
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* Marking sites are initially at the cat flap, and expand into the house: potential home invasion by non-resident cat
* Random locations throughout the home: emotional disturbance within the household
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* Initial deposits on new items in the household, shoes or shopping bags: insecurity and reaction to unfamiliar odours that have been brought into the home on those items.
* Initial deposits on new items in the household, shoes or shopping bags: insecurity and reaction to potential threat
   
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* Single indoor toilet location or substrate (litter box available): location or substrate of litter tray is unsuitable, or cat may be afraid to use the litter tray
 
* Single indoor toilet location or substrate (litter box available): location or substrate of litter tray is unsuitable, or cat may be afraid to use the litter tray
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