Changes

* Observation of the owner's response to the cat's behaviour (reinforcement or soothing)

* Observation of the owner's response to the cat's behaviour (reinforcement or soothing)

Video of the cat when it is alone should form part of the assessment.

A video of the cat when it is alone should form part of the assessment.

The aim is to identify environmental deficits or stress factors that contribute to the problem. It is also important to be aware that the absence of the owner may enable the cat to engage in activities that the owner would usually suppress or punish when at home. For example, [[Housesoiling - Cat|elimination]] or destructive behaviour.

The aim is to identify environmental deficits or stress factors that contribute to the problem. It is also important to be aware that the absence of the owner may enable the cat to engage in activities that the owner would usually suppress or punish when at home. For example, [[Housesoiling - Cat|elimination]] or destructive behaviour.