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==Risk Assessment==

==Risk Assessment==

Risk assessment in aggression is an are that requires proper investigation. There is also little scientific data to provide a reliable means of prognostication. However, the following factors should be taken into account:

Risk assessment in aggression is a subject that requires proper investigation. There is also little scientific data to provide a reliable means of prognostication. However, the following factors should be taken into account:

* Frequency of aggressive incidents, which have resulted in physical injury, in the past.

* Frequency of aggressive incidents, which have resulted in physical injury, in the past.

* Level of physical damage caused in previous incidents.

* Level of physical damage caused in previous incidents.

* Predictability of aggressive incidents (what events and stimuli elicit aggression, and whether the cat provides adequate warning if its action).

* Predictability of aggressive incidents (what events and stimuli elicit aggression, and whether the cat provides adequate warning of its actions).

* Manageability of the behaviour: what measures can be taken to minimise risk of injury.

* Manageability of the behaviour: what measures can be taken to minimise risk of injury.

If bites have been frequent and unpredictable and with little warning, and it is difficult to institute measures that alleviate risk of injury, then risk is high.

If bites/scratches have been frequent and unpredictable and with little warning, and it is difficult to institute measures that alleviate risk of injury, then risk is high.

Unless the damage caused by previous bites has been minimal, and the underlying cause for the aggression can be treated effectively then the prognosis if poor.

Unless the damage caused by previous bites has been minimal, and the underlying cause for the aggression can be treated effectively then the prognosis if poor.