Behaviour Problem List

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As an experienced RVT, trainer, and feline behaviour consultant, I work collaboratively with referring veterinarians to provide evidence-based support for a wide range of behaviour concerns. 

This list highlights the variety of cases I can assist with, from straightforward concerns to more complex, multi-factor situations. 

• Intercat Tension/Conflict (aggression towards other cats)
• Interspecies Tension/Conflict (aggression towards other pets)
• Human Directed Aggression
  • Towards familiar people
  • Towards unfamiliar people
• Aggression - Other
  • Pain/illness related
  • Fear/defensive
  • Frustration/offensive 
  • Food related
  • Redirected
  • Territorial
  • Petting induced
  • Handling/grooming induced
  • Maternal
  • Veterinary clinic
  • Idiopathic

• Decreased Sociability
  • Hiding
  • Avoiding interactions
• Excessive Attention Seeking
• Hyperactivity
• Misdirected Play
• Jumping on Tables/Counters
• Stealing Items
• Unwanted Scratching/Destruction
• Nocturnal Vocalization/Activity
• Travel/Carrier Related Problems
• Meeting Cat's Needs
  • Enrichment
  • Training
  • Environment modification

• Fear of:
  • People
  • Places
  • Items/things
  • Sounds
    • Including firework or storm sensitivities/phobias
• Anxiety
  • Generalized
  • Situational
  • Other anxiety disorder
• Separation Related Behaviours
  • Separation anxiety
  • Isolation distress
  • Confinement distress
  • Hyperattachment

• Anorexia
• Chewing Objects
• Wool Sucking/Fabric Eating
• Pica
• Excessive Licking - Not Self-directed 
• Overgrooming
• Predatory Behaviour

• Eliminative 
  • House Soiling
    • Urination
    • Defecation
    • Both urination and defecation
  • Urine Marking
• Compulsive/Repetitive Behaviours
  • Including "ingestive" issues
  • Pacing
  • Tail chasing/spinning
• Hyperesthesia
• Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome