Behavior Issues with Cats
Inappropriate urination issues are common in multi-cat households.
Often, owners think the cat urinating outside the box is doing so for some “spiteful” reason, but this is really not the case. It can be due to a medical reason - such as urinary tract issues - and medical causes should be ruled in or out at the beginning of the work up. However, many litterbox behaviors are linked to anxiety of some sort. This can be due to a myriad of factors, including interaction with other pets (especially other cats) or people in the home, litterbox issues (location, number, litter material), or other causes.
Determining a Cause
The topic is the subject of many veterinary journal articles, which tells you it is a real issue that many pet owners are facing today. The list of causes is very long, and many are related to factors in the home that you may or may not even realize. We can help you to sort through all this and find environmental and, if needed, medication solutions to help resolve this problem.
Finding a Solution
It is a very frustrating scenario for many cat owners, and this is an area where the housecall has tremendous value. We can gain a working knowledge of the dynamics of your household and the interaction between the pets on a firsthand basis, and then begin to break down the potential causes and how we can work together to find a solution for everyone involved!
We can help you and your cat have a happier home!
Contact Us today and schedule a housecall visit to address behavioral concerns.