Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Why is my pet urinating in the house?
By Borns-Weil, Stephanie·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2019·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Inappropriate Urination.
Plain-English summary
Inappropriate urination in pets can be a serious issue that affects the relationship between pets and their owners. Many veterinarians feel unsure about how to diagnose this problem when it isn't caused by a medical issue. To effectively address this behavior, it's important to gather a detailed medical and behavioral history and rule out any health problems first. A careful and organized approach to understanding the pet's situation is likely to lead to a quicker and better solution.
Abstract
Untreated house soiling presents a severe risk to the human-animal bond. Despite being one of the most common behavior problems reported to veterinarians, a majority of veterinarians surveyed reported a lack of confidence in their ability to diagnose nonmedical inappropriate elimination. Successful resolution depends on an appropriate diagnosis, which is arrived at by a thorough medical and behavioral history, once medical problems have been ruled out. A systematic approach to collecting history, noting clinical signs and ruling out differentials, is most likely to yield positive results in the shortest time.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30591188/