"Make Fluffy stop doing this!" Addressing cat behavior concerns in the clinic

Owners look to various sources for treatment of their cat’s behavior problems, including looking towards veterinary clinicians for advice. Veterinarians can play a critical role to improve patient welfare and mend the human-animal bond. Through owner education, prevention and early diagnosis and intervention, veterinarians can help keep the pet in the home and as patients for years to come.

• Learn how to answer "doorknob conversations" about cat behavior
• Recognize behavior problems early to prevent escalation for likely better long-term outcome
• Follow the 3-M's approach to formulate a triage and treatment plan for behavior problems