Feline nuisance behaviors are normal behaviors that occur in problematic ways and are not inherently pathological, says Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC. He offers items to consider before making recommendations to cat owners for curbing their cat’s nuisance behavior.
Cats have the potential to annoy people and sometimes pose a danger to themselves or others in the household. They may be problematic, but they are not pathological.” – Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC
Source: DVM 360, November 13, 2020. Link. Managing the environment in a way that is safe and allows everyone to live in harmony is the goal to strive for when designing management strategies.
Also see: AAFP and ISFM feline environmental needs guidelines, Journal Feline Medicine and Surgery (2013) 15. Link. Pachel refers to the five pillars of a healthy feline environment in this resource.