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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Inappropriate elimination is a common problem for owners. It is sometimes confused with [[Indoor Marking - Cat|indoor marking behaviour]] and at times, these two types occur together. Even though the resultant problem is very similar to the owner, the underlying motivation is different and it is therefore important to differentiate between inappropriate elimination and [[Indoor Marking - Cat|indoor marking]], which is discussed on the [[Housesoiling - Cat|general housesoiling page]].

Inappropriate elimination is a common problem that is often confused with [[Indoor Marking - Cat|indoor marking behaviour]]. Differences between inappropriate elimination and [[Indoor Marking - Cat|indoor marking]] are discussed discussed in the general section on [[Housesoiling - Cat|housesoiling]].

Once the initial history taking has been completed and the case has been categorised as one of elimination, it is important to spend time investigating the potential trigger factors which lead to the onset of the behaviour. Only once the underlying reasons for the alteration in toileting behaviour have been identified can effective behavioural therapy be instituted and the cat taught to return to more acceptable patterns of elimination.

Once the initial history taking has been completed and the case has been categorised as one of elimination, it is important to spend time investigating the potential trigger factors which lead to the onset of the behaviour. Only once the underlying reasons for the alteration in toileting behaviour have been identified can effective behavioural therapy be instituted and the cat taught to return to more acceptable patterns of elimination.