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Whilst some authors discuss "separation anxiety syndrome" in dogs and cats as similar entities<ref>Schwartz, S. (2003) Separation anxiety syndrome in dogs and cats. ''J Am Vet Med Assoc''. 222(11), 1526-1532.</ref> and case series have confirmed that behavioural problems in cats can relate to owner absence<ref>Schwartz S: Separation anxiety syndrome in cats: 136 cases (1991-2000). "J Am Vet Med Assoc" 220:1028-1033, 2002.</ref>, the precise nature of feline separation related problems has yet to be properly investigated.
Whilst some authors discuss "separation anxiety syndrome" in dogs and cats as similar entities<ref>Schwartz, S. (2003) Separation anxiety syndrome in dogs and cats. ''J Am Vet Med Assoc''. 222(11), 1526-1532.</ref> and case series have confirmed that behavioural problems in cats can relate to owner absence<ref>Schwartz S: Separation anxiety syndrome in cats: 136 cases (1991-2000). "J Am Vet Med Assoc" 220:1028-1033, 2002.</ref>, the precise nature of feline separation related problems has yet to be properly investigated. It is unlikely that the attachment problems seen in cats can be equated with primary hyper attachment seen in dogs (separation anxiety), so the diagnosis of feline "separation anxiety" is not widely accepted.
Normally, cats depend on their [[Feline Territorial Behaviour|location and territory]] for security, rather than other individuals. This could be described as an attachment; cats show signs of anxiety and distress when taken away from their territory, and will attempt to return to it. This is because cats are [[Feline Predatory Behaviour|solitary hunters]] and do not require other cats to help them to gain the resources that they need to survive. The territory provides everything that the cat needs to survive and thrive. It is unlikely that cats develop exactly the same kind of attachment related problems as are seen in obligate social species such as the dog. However, since cats are so [[Effect of Environment on Feline Behaviour|reliant on their environment]] and free access to resources in order to feel secure, this could provide a basis for problems if the environment is inadequate.
Normally, cats depend on their [[Feline Territorial Behaviour|location and territory]] for security, rather than other individuals. This could be described as an attachment; cats show signs of anxiety and distress when taken away from their territory, and will attempt to return to it. This is because cats are [[Feline Predatory Behaviour|solitary hunters]] and do not require other cats to help them to gain the resources that they need to survive. The territory provides everything that the cat needs to survive and thrive. It is unlikely that cats develop exactly the same kind of attachment related problems as are seen in obligate social species such as the dog. However, since cats are so [[Effect of Environment on Feline Behaviour|reliant on their environment]] and free access to resources in order to feel secure, this could provide a basis for problems if the environment is inadequate.