AAFP and ISFM Guidelines for diagnosing and solving house-soiling behavior in cats

J Feline Med Surg. 2014 Jul;16(7):579-98. doi: 10.1177/1098612X14539092. Epub 2014 Jun 25.

Abstract

Rationale: These Guidelines have been developed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) as a resource for veterinary practitioners who want to better understand and manage the important clinical condition of house-soiling in their feline patients. The Guidelines offer straightforward, practical solutions that, in most cases, will help veterinarians and cat owners prevent, manage or entirely remediate feline house-soiling behavior.

Evidence base: The Guidelines include scientifically documented information when it is available. However, because research is often lacking, some recommendations reflect the accumulated clinical experience of the authors.

Publication types

  • Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cat Diseases / drug therapy
  • Cats / physiology*
  • Eliminative Behavior, Animal*
  • Pets / physiology*
  • Societies
  • Urologic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Urologic Diseases / veterinary
  • Veterinarians