Cat in a Box: Litter Tray Problems & Solutions

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Toileting outside of the litter box is one of the most common problems encountered in cat behaviour consulting. It’s a serious issue as it results in conflict, breakdown of the human-cat bond, rehoming and even euthanasia. You can make vast improvements to the lives of your clients and their feline friends by helping solve house-soiling problems.

Dr Jen will examine the various causes of this problem, environmental, social, and medical and will then outline a strategic approach for the detective work required to get to the bottom of the issue. What do cats prefer when it comes to litter trays, and do all cats agree? (Hint: no, they do not.) Would a cat ever subtly harass another cat to the point where the companion started having to think ‘out of the box’? (Hint: certainly.) What medical conditions could impact a cat's litter tray usage? (Hint: many.)

Learning Objectives 

Participants will:

• Gain an understanding of what cats prefer when it comes to litter boxes.
  
• Establish a process for identifying and resolving common litter box problems.
  
• Gain an overview of medical conditions that must be ruled out when tackling house soiling problems in cats
  

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