Behavior
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When cats urinate outside of the box they are telling us there is either a behavioral or a medical problem. We can evaluate your cat for a medical problem, the sooner the better to prevent any life threatening issues like being unable to urinate. If we determine the problem is behavioral we will recommend some of the measures in these articles:
-https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951508
-https://felinebehaviorsolutions.com/litterbox-setup-makeover/
Cat won't stop peeing in your shoes? The Oregon Humane Society Behavior Help Line offers free training advice: -https://www.oregonhumane.org/training/pet-advice-help-line/
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Indoor cats need lots of enrichment to live healthy lives. The articles and websites below have tips for improving your cats life and preventing behavioral and medical problems:
-Positive Reinforcement Training for your Cat
-ASPCA Do It Yourself Enrichment
-Body language of feline anxiety
-Cat Enrichment from Preventive Vet