Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
AAFP and ISFM Guidelines for diagnosing and solving house-soiling behavior in cats.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Carney, Hazel C et al.
- Affiliation:
- WestVet Emergency and Specialty Center · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the International Society of Feline Medicine have created guidelines to help veterinarians understand and address house-soiling behavior in cats. These guidelines provide practical solutions that can help both vets and cat owners prevent or manage this issue effectively. While some recommendations are based on scientific studies, others come from the authors' clinical experience due to a lack of research in this area. Overall, these guidelines aim to improve the well-being of cats and their owners by offering helpful strategies for dealing with house-soiling.
Abstract
RATIONALE: These Guidelines have been developed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) as a resource for veterinary practitioners who want to better understand and manage the important clinical condition of house-soiling in their feline patients. The Guidelines offer straightforward, practical solutions that, in most cases, will help veterinarians and cat owners prevent, manage or entirely remediate feline house-soiling behavior. EVIDENCE BASE: The Guidelines include scientifically documented information when it is available. However, because research is often lacking, some recommendations reflect the accumulated clinical experience of the authors.
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