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AAFP and ISFM Guidelines for diagnosing and solving house-soiling behavior in cats
Hazel C Carney1, Tammy P Sadek2, Terry M Curtis3
1WestVet Emergency and Specialty Center, Garden City, ID 83617, USA
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.
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