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Smartie
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- 1Smartie's signalment and presenting complaintCat, DSH, MN, Biting
- 2What are the triggers for Smartie's behaviour?Evening time, owners trying to play with him, when shouted at or pushed, stroking
- 3Why did you consider PLAY?Rolling onto back, paws in the air, pouncing, tail up when approaching = all normal feline play behaviour
Occurs with whom Smartie shares an affectionate bond
Usually occurs in the evening - cat most active time
Obtained from a shelter - unknown socialisation, information about adult influence
Allowed to bite as a young kitten - taught it is acceptable
The behaviour worsens when Smartie is pushed away - reciprocated? - 4Why might you consider SEEKING attention?Smartie may have learned that biting = attention
- 5Why did you consider predatory SEEKING?Pouncing, biting, trying to latch on
Claws out, leaves bite and scratch marks - 6Why might you be able to rule out predatory SEEKING?Regularly brings back prey items from outside, suggesting that he is engaging in normal predatory behaviour
Would he predate something much larger than himself? - 7Regarding predatory SEEKING, what is one question you would ask the owner?Does he stalk? Latch on with his mouth?
- 8Why might you be able to rule out FEAR, PAIN, and FEAR of PAIN?He reinstates contact
Curious about visitors to the home - 9Why might you consider RAGE?Conflicting emotions - Smartie was allowed to bite as a kitten, and has therefore been taught that his behaviour is acceptable. He is now no longer being reinforced and no longer receiving the reward he is expecting, e.g. he gets pushed away
The behaviour is becoming more intense when he is pushed away (more biting) - persistence when thwarted, goal directedness - 10Quality of evidenceN/A, though owners unsure about early life
- 11What would you do to address areas of concern/deficiency, e.g. what questions would you ask?Video footage may be useful if the owners already have it
Predatory seeking - any stalking? latching on?
How long is Smartie left for during the day? Does he have enough to do? - 12Are there any mood-related factors important to the problem?Smartie is very energetic in the evenings -may have a lot of pent up energy if he is left alone during the day with little enrichement, could cause frustration
Conflicting emotions - frustrated at being thwarted from play, motivates and maintains the behaviour - 13Are there any temperament-related factors important to the problem?Appears to be quite persistent in his attempts at gaining owner attention - this practice maintains the behaviour
- 14What is the impact of Smartie's medical history on his behaviour?Smartie had a cat virus as a kitten. If the diagnosis was FEAR of PAIN, this may have meant that his biting was indicative of a negative association between people and pain
- 15What are the constraints on the formulation of the treatment protocol in regards to Smartie himself?Appears to be indifferent to toys so he may be unmotivated to play - try lots of different novel toys
High arousal and impulsive - 16What are the constrains on the formulation of the treatment protocol in regards to the physical environment?Owners live in a flat, so there may be limited space
- 17What are the constraints on the formulation of the treatment protocol in regards to the social environment?Children in the household may be less reliable at implementing training or treatment, e.g. not reinforcing the behaviour
- 18What are the constraints on the formulation of the treatment protocol in regards to family circumstances?Single parent - finances? limited support?
- 19What are the constraints on the formulation of the treatment protocol in regards to client expectations and beliefs?First cat - owner has limited experience, may need to be educated/counselled on normal feline behaviour
'I think he is schizo' - educate about Smartie's emotions and motivations, owner may think there is some ill intent
Educate about punishment, e.g. shouting, pushing away, how it can make the behaviour worse - 20Which stage in the cycle of change do you think the owner is at?Contemplation - there is no evidence that the owner has already tried anything to correct the behaviour, other than sometimes dangling toys in front of Smartie (inconsistent). However, the owner is aware that there is a problem because of the safety risks to herself and her children
- 21What are the risks to Smartie?High risk of euthanasia or relinquishment if the behaviour does not improve or if the safety of the children is compromised - high risk because relationship appears to be breaking down due to biting, e.g. "kids don't like him"
Smartie may feel as though he is not able to perform a "normal" behaviour - risk to psychological welfare - 22What are the risks to people?High risk of physical injury such as bites or scratches to owners as well as visitors to the home
Zoonotic diseases/infections through bites and scratches
Highest risk to children, elderly and those with compromised immune systems
Risk to welfare if scared/concerned/worried - 23What are the risks to other animals?Very low risk to other animals, due to no other pets in the home
- 24What are the risks to property?Low risk of damage to the property, e.g. if Smartie redirects his scratching behaviour elsewhere
- 25What is the main prioritisation in terms of risk?Safety risk to children, e.g. bites and scratches
- 26What prognosis would you give this case?Good, with good owner compliance, Smartie should be able to engage in appropriate social play with the owners, with no biting
- 27Give 6 examples of treatment for SmartieAvoid inadvertant reinforcement/punishement - don't shout, push away, just walk away and don't return until Smartie is calm
Manage risk by asking children not to interact, and stay away from Smartie where possible
Structured play time - 5/10 minutes in morning and evening (not too long for owner), Smartie learns to expect it at certain times of day and doesn't feel the need to initiate inappropriately
Establish a safe way to end play and manage arousal levels so play does not get out of hand, e.g. no attention available cue, food or treat to signal end of play and start of meal time (highly desirable/palatable food needed)
Provide with appropriate enrichement, mental stimulation during the day, e.g. novel rotated toys, hiding food around the house, Kong, encourage independent play
Play with toys distant from the body to manage risk
Initiate play when Smartie is relaxed, not when seeking interaction - Smartie learns that he can play with the owner, but only when they initiate it - 28What are the risks of avoiding reinforcing the behaviour?Extinction burst - Smartie may initially become more persistent and frustrated, and the behaviour may become worse as a result. Counsel the owners about this
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