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Feline Behavior Case Study Template
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Name
First
Last
Your identified pronouns
Email
Cat's Name
Species/breed
Age
Sex (spayed/neutered)
Does the cat have any sensory deficits (e.g., deafness, blindness)?
Is the cat declawed? If so, on the front paws only or on all four paws?
Details of other pets in household
Details of people in household
Any known background about the cat
How long has the client had the cat?
Is the client an experienced cat owner/experienced with this breed?
What is the cat's diet? Give details of mealtimes/treats.
Is the cat on any behavior medication, nutraceuticals or supplements? If so, who prescribed them?
Where does the cat sleep?
Where does the cat stay if left home alone?
What sort of exercise/playtime/other enrichment does the cat get on a daily basis and how often (i.e. details of daily routine)?
Is the cat an outdoor, indoor or indoor/outdoor cat?
Does the cat use a litter tray(s) indoors and, if so, what kind of tray/litter and where is it situated?
Does the cat have access to toys/scratching posts?
Details of any medical conditions
Details of any medications and treatments for medical conditions
Details of the problem behavior
When was it first noticed?
Was there any apparent cause?
Frequency/intensity/ duration/timings/locations
Triggers/contexts
Cat’s emotional state/body language before/during/after performing the problem behavior
Cat’s overall mood state when not performing the problem behavior
What is reinforcing the problem behavior?
How does the client react at the time of the problem behavior (if present)?
What has the client tried to do about it, if anything (and how does the cat respond to this)?
Observations during consult
Perceptions of owner/owner compliance
Behavior modification plan
Suggested pharmacological intervention (if considered absolutely necessary and only in conjunction with behavior modification plan)
Follow up/progress report
If there was a conclusion to the case, what was it?
Any other relevant details/comments
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