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Thursday, June 18, 2009

House Soiling - Cats

House soiling is one of the most common causes for complaint by cat owners. There are many medical reasons for why this may occur including:
• Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
• Diabetes
• Kidney Disease
• Hyperthyroidism

If your veterinarian determines your cat to be healthy, it is important to look at other reasons for this behavioural problem, such as:
• Litter problems
• Poor location of litter box i.e. hallway, walkway - choose a secluded area
• New Pets – have you introduced a new pet? intercat aggression?
• New Neighbors – are there new pets in the neighborhood or stray cats that are scaring your cat?

Cats are extremely sensitive. Any change in routine or to the environment can cause them to stress. House soiling is just one example of how cats show they are stressed. Here are some tips on how to prepare your cat for change,
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