ABCCT Stage 6 Exam Review: Cat Behavior Management & Treatment

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What is NOT a reason a cat might eliminate in an owner's bed in a multi-cat household?

A cat is angry at her owner and is expressing her displeasure through the act of eliminating on her owner's bed.

What could trap a cat while she is using a litterbox?

A toddler or child, a puppy or dog & unexpected loud sound (All of the above).

What is not a potential solution when a cat has been traumatized while using the litterbox(es)?

Allowing litterbox access to children and other pet species.

In behavior modification, what is the best definition of a consequence?

An event that follows performance of a behavior.

What is "cat journaling"?

An owner maintains a log that details his cat's daily habits and behaviors.

ABC stands for:

Antecedent Behavior Consequence

Select the true statement regarding blockades which prevent a cat from seeing stray, feral or wild animals outside:

Blockades are a complete solution since they prevent a cat from seeing the animals outside.

What is NOT a potential management or solution technique regarding overstimulation resulting in aggressive behaviors?

Blowing in the cat's face whenever she exhibits aggressive behavior.

Choose the false statement:

Cats should never pant during their play sessions.

Play therapy helps a cat and owner resolve a behavior problem in all but the following ways:

Cats will learn to be more submissive to owners.

What is NOT a potential reason for a cat to exhibit what might be seen as aggressive behavior?

Excessive hunger or thirst.

True or False: A cat can display problematic behaviors when they feel spite toward a member of the household or are seeking revenge against a member of the household.

False

True or False: Cats are nocturnal.

False

True or False: Deterrents alone cannot be used to train cats to prevent unwanted scratching.

False

True or False: Potential management techniques for excessive vocalization and nocturnal activity never overlap.

False

True or False: When clipping cat claws, multiple sessions should be avoided to prevent the cat from the stress of clipping at multiple time.

False

When identifying the antecedent, you could:

Find it is an expression of an instinctive behavior, determine the cause is unclear & discover multiple causes (A, B and C).

Owners that have wicker furniture should be advised to:

Get scratchers with the same wicker texture and place the scratchers in different rooms & get scratchers with the same wicker texture and place them next to the furniture (A and C).

While training a cat not to beg, the tray needs to:

Have food on it that a cat desires less than the treats being used.

When a cat wakes an owner up at night, an owner should:

Ignore his cat.

What must owners do to prevent disruptive nocturnal activity in their cat?

Ignore their cat if she wakes them during the night & play with their cat during the day (B and C).

Litterboxes should be...

In different rooms & 1.5 times the length of the cat (A and C).

A cat displaying aggressive behavior toward a small animal:

Is exhibiting natural predatory instincts.

If a cat is eliminating near the litterbox, but not inside the litterbox, the problem is likely caused by:

Litter granules being too rough for a cat's paws.

What behavior problems can be caused by declawing?

Litterbox avoidance, anxiety problems, biting (All of the above).

How should an owner deter a cat from scratching a couch?

Make the surface unappealing by adding double-sided tape to the couch & make the surface unappealing by adding aluminum foil to the couch (A and B).

Which of the following is an effective problem behavior management technique?

None of the above

What tools can be used to help figure out why a cat is inappropriately eliminating?

Painter's tape & a black light (A and B).

What is the main management/solution technique for remedying play aggression?

Playing with the cat using a prey-stimulating toy.

What can an owner do to prevent a cat from scratching an ottoman?

Provide the cat with scratchers to scratch & move the cat to the scratcher if she starts scratching the ottoman (A and C).

What is NOT a reason a cat might excessively vocalize?

She receives attention every time she vocalizes, she is not spayed & she is "asking" for food (All are potential reasons for a cat to excessively vocalize).

After alternative elevated locations are provided for a cat:

She should be praised whenever she chooses to jump onto the alternative location instead & deterrents like double-sided tape or foil should be placed on the counter to make the surface less appealing (A and C).

Alternative raised areas for the cat to jump on (instead of counters or other forbidden areas) can be:

Shelves, cat trees & designated stools (All of the above).

Cat scratchers can be made of:

Sisal, carpet & cardboard (All of the above).

What is NOT a precipitating factor which might cause a cat to mark or spray?

Spaying or neutering the cat.

What simple medical procedure can prevent or solve many behavior issues?

Spaying/Neutering

To deter a cat from jumping onto a counter:

Spills should be cleaned up immediately, double-sided tape can be placed on the counter surface & foil can be placed on the counter surface (All of the above).

What method should NOT be used to discourage a cat from using a houseplant as a litterbox and encourage the cat to use her litterboxes?

Squirt the cat with a squirt bottle every time they get near the plant.

When introducing a cat to a baby:

The baby's clothes or blanket should be set in a neutral location and the cat should be allowed to approach and smell them at her own pace.

What is likely to motivate a cat to perform a behavior?

The cat receives attention from an owner, the behavior itself is rewarding & the behavior is instinctive or hormonally driven (All of the above).

Why do cats sometimes react aversively to feline housemates when he returns from the veterinarian after a surgical procedure?

The cats that stayed home do not recognize the returning cat's scent & the cats that stayed home do not recognize the returning cat because he was shaved for his surgery (B and C).

If a cat displays fearful and/or aggressive behavior toward a child:

The child should be taught how to properly handle and pet a cat & the child should be taught how to play with a cat using a wand toy (A and C).

If a cat displays aggressive behavior toward a dog when he approaches her:

The most important consideration is how the dog interacts with the cat and how he has previously interacted with her in the past.

Describe play therapy:

The most obvious benefit to spending time playing with a cat is to give her an energy outlet and provide mental stimulation. Cats expend a lot of energy during rousing play sessions.

True or False: Cats can be trained to stop jumping up onto all elevated platforms or surfaces.

True

True or False: Cats cannot be trained to completely stop scratching any and all surfaces.

True

True or False: Cats must be provided with alternative elevated locations if owners want to forbid certain elevated surfaces.

True

True or False: Cats should never be punished for exhibiting predatory behavior toward small animals, since they cannot help it.

True

List at least 5 problem behaviors that could be helped by play therapy, and how and why play therapy helps:

Trust-building, preventing potential unwanted behaviors, helping two cats become friends, exercise & stress relief. Once cats use energy on play, they have less available for potentially unwanted behaviors. Insecure cats can have their confidence bolstered by successful mock hunts. They can also be reconditioned to find a certain area they previously thought of frightening as an harmless or even enjoyable by playing in the area. Simulated hunting also enables her to exercise strategic tactics while she gauges the best moment to sprint or jump after "prey."

How deep should litter in the litterbox be?

Whatever depth the cat prefers.

What can be given to cats to chew on as an alternative to chewing on unwanted nonfood items?

Wheat grass


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