Veterinary Behaviour Consultancy Service
Cat Behaviour Consultation
Some of the behavioural issues that Northern Rivers Animal Behaviour can assist with include:
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Multi cat household issues
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Urinating or defecating outside the litter tray
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Excessive vocalisation
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Aggression towards other animals
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Aggression towards people
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Fear of places (e.g. veterinary clinic, car trips)
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Fear of people
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Overgrooming
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Eating inappropriate things, fabric sucking
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Senile behaviour in older animals (e.g. vocalisation, restlessness, pacing, getting 'lost' in the house, personality changes)
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Scratching and destroying furniture
The Process
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Contact us via phone, email or form to discuss your problem and arrange a consultation
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Fill in a detailed questionnaire provided describing your cat's life and the behavioural issue you are seeking help for.
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We come to your home (or connect over Zoom) for an in depth and detailed consultation
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During the consultation a diagnosis will be reached and treatment plan provided, and a detailed written report will be provided shortly after
What's included:
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In home visit (travel within Tweed and Byron Shires included). Consultations outside these areas can be conducted via video call
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Full history, discussion and analysis of questionnaire
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Analysis of home environment
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Diagnosis of problem & discussion of why your cat is behaving the way they are
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Provision of treatment plan
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Immediate environmental management solutions to help in the short term
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Formulation of behaviour modification and/or training plan
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Discussion of pheromones, nutraceuticals and/or medication (if applicable). Provision of prescriptions if required
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Full written report detailing diagnosis and treatment plan
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Any handouts you may need to assist with the treatment plan
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Correspondence with your regular veterinarian
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Telephone check in 2 weeks after consultation to address any questions or challenges
Pricing
Initial consultation (approximately 3 hours): $450
Follow up consultations (approximately 1.-1.5 hours): $200
Consultations involving more than one animal in a household will be subject to an additional fee.
