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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

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]].

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 in the general section on [[Housesoiling - Cat|housesoiling]].

Housetraining in cats is the product of innate substrate and preferences, combined with learning during development and the past and current availability of suitable latrine locations. Kittens appear not to learn latrine preferences by observing their moth,r but rather by exploring and investigating with available substrates and locations. Failure to provide kittens with suitable latrine substrates can therefore lead to the development of undesirable substrate associations.

Housetraining in cats is the product of innate substrate and preferences, combined with learning during development and the past and current availability of suitable latrine locations. Kittens appear not to learn latrine preferences by observing their mother, but rather by exploring and investigating with available substrates and locations. Failure to provide kittens with suitable latrine substrates can therefore lead to the development of undesirable substrate associations.

History taking should therefore include information about the rearing and early environment, the cat's level of housetraining prior to the problem developing, and information about changes in latrine provision such as switching of litter tray location or litter type. Cats prefer to use their own latrine sites rather than share them with other cats, so any level of antagonism between resident cats is likely to lead to housesoiling.

History taking should therefore include information about the [[Feline Socialisation|rearing and early environment]], the cat's level of housetraining prior to the problem developing, and information about changes in latrine provision such as switching of litter tray location or litter type. Cats prefer to use their own latrine sites rather than share them with other cats, so any level of antagonism between resident cats is likely to lead to housesoiling.

==Normal Elimination Behaviour==

==Normal Elimination Behaviour==