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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Behavior
  • Feline Studies

Background:

  • Limited data exists on domestic cat litter management and house-soiling prevalence in Italy.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for feline welfare and owner satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To profile Italian cats and their owners.
  • To describe litter management practices.
  • To determine the prevalence of house-soiling and compare practices between breeders and pet owners.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional online survey was conducted.
  • Data collected included cat and owner details, litter management, and house-soiling incidence.
  • A total of 3106 cats were included in the analysis.

Main Results:

  • Italian cats predominantly live in apartments, often with other pets.
  • Covered litter boxes with clumping substrate, daily scooping, and weekly replacement were common.
  • Breeders performed more frequent litter cleaning than pet owners.
  • The recalled prevalence of elimination problems was 16.7%, with urine elimination on objects being most common.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides valuable insights into cat litter management and house-soiling in Italy.
  • Findings highlight differences in practices between professional breeders and amateur pet owners.
  • Further research is recommended to identify risk factors associated with house-soiling in domestic cats.