Cat Behavior
Cats are a distinct species with specialized psychological needs. Is your cat anxious or displaying undesirable behavior? Cats who seem “bad” actually need help with their mental health. We can help!
Dr. Megan Bauer has a special interest in behavioral medicine. We offer behavior consultations and medication management. Cat behavior focuses largely on environmental management and understanding natural cat behaviors to work with, rather than against, your cat.
Common cat behavioral concerns:
- Feline House Soiling (urination, spraying, defecation)
- Scratching the Furniture
- Overgrooming
- Inter-cat Issues (fighting, bullying)
- Introducing new cats
- Dislike or fear of an individual in the home, including children
- Separation anxiety
How cat behavior appointments work at Latah Creek Animal Hospital
Your behavioral journey with your cat will include:
- A medication consult to partner with you to determine if medications will be right for your cat and determine if any health testing is needed prior to treatment.
- A one hour appointment (either in person or virtually) to discuss your cat’s behavioral concerns in depth, including behavioral modification and environmental management.
- You will be asked to complete a comprehensive questionnaire on your cat’s behavior before the appointment.
- You will also be asked to take pictures or videos of the behavior
- We will need a layout of your home with litterbox placement and where issues are occurring.
- Two fifteen minute follow up phone consultations four and eight weeks after your appointment to discuss your cat’s progress.
Cat behavioral consults start at $950. The medication consult, medications, and additional health testing will be additional.