Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Common cat behavior problems in Brazil from 155 cases
By D. Ramos et al.·Published in The Veterinary Record·2020·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Feline behaviour problems in Brazil: a review of 155 referral cases
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Plain-English summary
A group of 155 cats in Brazil was brought to a veterinary behaviorist for various behavior problems, with the most common issue being aggression towards other cats. Many owners reported their cats were also urinating outside the litter box, and some cats displayed repetitive behaviors like excessive grooming or eating non-food items. Human-directed aggression was another concern for about 13.5% of the cases. Understanding these behavior issues can help veterinarians better support cat owners in addressing their pets' needs.
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Abstract
Background Geographical variations in feline behaviour problems exist. The occurrence of feline behaviour problems in different regions are therefore important to prepare professionals for the emerging needs of cat owners. Methods One-hundred and fifty-five feline behaviour cases that were referred to a veterinary behaviourist in São Paulo (Brazil) during the period 2008–2014 are described. Results Inter-cat aggression was the main behavioural complaint reported (31%), followed by housesoiling (26.4%). Unlike other international studies, inter-cat aggression was more frequently seen than inappropriate elimination. Oral repetitive behaviours, including problems such as psychogenic alopecia and pica, were also a prevalent problem (ie, 16.8% of the cases). Human-directed aggression accounted for 13.5% of the cases, taking fourth place in the list of the most common feline behavioural problems. Female and male cats were equally likely to be presented (51% and 49% of cases, respectively). Conclusions This study highlights potentially geographical or temporal variation in the behavioural problems that need to be recognised by veterinary behaviourists in order to meet the emerging needs of owners.
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