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==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
Prognosis is guarded if the cat’s targets are children or vulnerable individuals or if serious injury has already been caused by the predatory attacks. If behavioural methods are working, then some improvement ought to be seen within 4-6 weeks.  
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Indicators of worse prognosis include:
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* If the cat’s targets are children or vulnerable individuals.
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* If serious injury has already been caused by the predatory attacks.  
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* If the cat exhibits high levels of frustration
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* An environment that provides little stimulation
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* Poor owner compliance
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If behavioural methods are effective, and owners are compliant, then an improvement ought to be seen within 4-6 weeks.  
    
Sustained improvements are only seen if environmental enrichment and proper play continue to be provided, although often this strengthens the positive aspects of the cat-owner relationship.
 
Sustained improvements are only seen if environmental enrichment and proper play continue to be provided, although often this strengthens the positive aspects of the cat-owner relationship.
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