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What happens when I board my cat? - The Drake Center

Firstly, you would come into the hospital. We would have one of the kennel attendants go and meet with you to talk about the cat's schedule, special diet, and any medications the cat would need. You could bring in any items from home, and we will take a picture of it so that we know what you brought and note it in a chart. Then you'd drop the cat off, and we would place them in a cage and get them all comfortable in their house in the back. It's just a simple drop-off procedure, but we want to make sure that we can answer any questions or concerns you may have.

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Can my cat’s behavior problems resolve on their own? - The Drake Center

Probably not. Once a cat gets into a routine, it will likely continue. Especially if it's inner cat aggression that can escalate over time, it doesn't typically just go away.

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When do I need to seek help for my cat’s behavior problems? - The Drake Center

Whenever you're concerned, ask a veterinarian because it might be normal, or it might not be normal, and you may not know the difference. If you're concerned, bring it up, and we'll try to help you with that.

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What can I try at home for my cat’s behavior problems? - The Drake Center

Again, it depends on what the problem is. Let's create a scenario: The cat is scratching the furniture. Of course, we don't want them to destroy the furniture. You could say no and get them off, try a little squirt with a water bottle, or make that area unappealing by blocking access. You can even use ScatMats on the floor or put different scents on the furniture. There's also a product called Feliscratch by Feliway, which you put on the item you want them to scratch to draw them to it. It depends on the problem, but each solution would be individually tailored for the problem.

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Can my cat’s behavior problems be managed with training? - The Drake Center

It depends on what it is. But yes, cats are trainable. They are different from dogs, but they respond to positive reinforcement and sometimes treats or clicker training. There are training options and, hopefully, they would learn from that.

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