behavioral urinary tract Flashcards
(19 cards)
some causes of house soiling
stress, marking, medical illness (infection, neoplasia, IBD), FIC
what is the algorithm for house soiling
history, PE, diagnostics, initial diagnosis
diagnostics for urinary house soiling
UA + culture, rads, US
diagnostic options for fecal house soiling
fecal float, digital rectal exam, CBC/Chem/T4
primary environmental or social factors
always exclude medical causes, get house floor plan, make sure theres enough litter boxes
treatment for behavioral house soiling
determine whats causing it, clean areas, positive reinforcement
ideal number of litter boxes
one per cat + one more
when should boxes be cleaned
daily
what pharmaceuticals can you give for behavioral intervention
fluoxetine
buspirone
alprazolam
should patients come back for a recheck
depends on the problem. can call with update
how frequently should you call and check in if you’re giving behavior meds
every 2-4 weeks. and in 6 months repeat CBC/Chem/UA
medical causes of house soiling
FIC, neoplasia, osteoarthritis, incontinence, CKD, hyperthyroidism, cognitive dysfunction
hematuria, pollikuria, periuria, dysuria
FIC
treatment for FIC
reduce stress, +- behavioral drugs
go to behavioral drug
fluoxetine
follow up monitoring plan for FIC
monitor litter box activity, clean box daily, consider laser therapy on the bladder, educate owner on the blocked cat CS
why does OA cause house soiling
because they cant get into or out of the litter box
treatment for OA in cats
weight management, NSAIDs, +- Gaba, laser therapy
4 types of marking
scratching, rubbing, urine spraying, middening
