MHHS Cat Behavior Helpline Struggling with your cat's behavior? Ask one of our behavior team members for help today. 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Please check all that apply: Adopted from MHHS Contacting or visiting MHHS Another shelter/rescue Veterinarian TV commercial Radio Friend/family member Website/online search Facebook I took a training class at MHHS I have used the Behavior Helpline before Pet Information Are you considering rehoming your cat? Yes No Unsure Are you considering euthanasia for your pet's behavior? Yes No Unsure Your cat's name Name Age Gender Un-neutered Male Un-spayed Female Neutered Male Spayed Female Breed or best guess: Where did you get your cat? How long have you had your cat? Who is your veterinarian? Does your cat have any medical issues or allergies? If yes, please describe below: Is your cat currently on any medication? If yes, please list drug and dosage below: What brand of cat food do you use? How many cups of food does your cat get daily? What is your cat's feeding schedule? Check all that apply: Food is available all/most of the time Scheduled meals My cat eats and immediately finishes all of its food My cat is a picky eater and takes its time and/or grazes What are your cat's favorite treats or snacks? What are your cat's favorite toys or games? (wand toy, laser, balls, catnip-filled toys, etc.) What is your typical schedule for work/school? Is your cat declawed? No Yes-front paws only Yes-all four paws If your cat is declawed, when did the surgery happen? Describe your cat's exercise routine? (activity, distance/duration, frequency, location, etc.) Tell us about your cat's indoor/outdoor routine. Please check all that apply: My cat is indoor only My cat is mostly indoor but gets supervised time outside (ex. leashed, supervised, catio, etc.) My cat lets me know when s/he wants to go outside and stays out as long as s/he wants My cat is mostly outdoor (ex. goes out first thing in the morning, for most of the day, only comes in for eating/sleeping, etc.) My cat is outdoor only I have a cat door I have a catio Where does your cat sleep at night? Where is your cat when left alone? How many hours is your cat left alone and how often? Household Information Please list every person who lives in your house (including age): Please describe your cat's behavior and relationship with each person in your home: If you have other pets in the household, please describe them below (including species, breed, age, gender, spayed/neutered, etc.): Please describe your cat's behavior with the other pets in the household: How does your cat respond to strangers coming to your home? Litter Box Information Please check all that apply: My cat has an open litter box My cat has a covered litter box My cat has a lined litter box My cat has a self-cleaning litter box My cat eliminates outdoors What is the approximate depth of the litter in the box? What kind of litter do you use? How many litter boxes are in your home? Where in the home are the litter boxes located? How frequently do you scoop the litter box? How frequently do you change out all of the litter in the box? Do you clean the box itself? If so, how often and what chemicals do you use? Behavior Issue Please describe your cat's concerning behavior. Please be as specific as possible (where it happens, how frequently, etc.): When did this behavior start? Were there any environmental or lifestyle changes that occurred around the time that the behavior first presented? If so, please describe (moved, had a baby, new roommate, etc.): What do you do when your cat exhibits this behavior? How does your cat react to your response? What changes have you made (if any) due to your cat's behavior? Have you consulted your veterinarian about your cat's behavior? If yes, what was the result? Has your cat bitten or injured another animal? If so, please describe the circumstances leading up to the incident, nature of the injury, and extent of injury (how many punctures, depth of punctures, medical care needed)? Has your cat bitten or injured a person? If so, please describe the circumstances leading up to the incident, nature of the injury, and extent of injury (how many punctures, depth of punctures, medical care needed)? When was the most recent date that this animal has bitten and broken skin? Submit Leave this field blank
