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What is declawing? A surgical operation to remove animal’s claw by means of amputation of the distal phalanges often to prevent damage to household items.
What behavior modification can a vet off to sway a client from declaw? Varied scratching posts Clip nails every 1-2 weeks Vinyl nail caps (soft paws) Covering furniture Behavior modification (aversion devices such as a scat mat, water bottle, training, etc…)
What is inappropriate Elimination? Urinating or defecating outside the litter box and/or spraying behavior
Why do some cats do this? Could be a medical reason: Urinary infection, bladder stone, etc… Very important to rule out medical reasons before exploring behavior reason.
What are the disadvantages to having an outdoor cat? Could get hit by car Stolen Injured during a territory dispute Kills wildlife species (especially songbirds - 2.4 BILLION/year)
Advantages? Mentally stimulating for the cat Exercise Less house smell since they often eliminate outside
BOTTOM LINE: ______________________________________________________________________ And remember…leashes are an option
How many countries is declawing banned in Is banned in 39 countries because it is regarded as cruel (Brazil, Estonia, UK, Israel, etc… )
What other reasons are there to inappropriate elimination Litterbox issues – Consistent litter choice, closed/open, do you have enough (1 per cat +1)?, is it in an area with high traffic, are you cleaning it enough?
What other disadvantages are there to having an outdoor cat Exposed to infectious diseases Could get into a toxin such as antifreeze and rat poison Do not often live as long as indoor cats on average (avg is 2-5 years)
What lifestyle changes can cause inappropriate elimination Lifestyle changes? Moving? Did you get a new boyfriend/girlfriend? Did the cat lose a companion?
What natural causes cause inappropriate elimination Spraying is often done when feeling territorial stress—Cats are solitary by nature and can often get stressed in multi-cat households or if another cat walks by house
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