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FNRA DEFINED; REFERENCE ARTICLES; SOLUTIONS; YT VIDEOS

  UNDERSTAND what can happen when you have a multicat household before you take one or more to the vet.   DON'T let feline nonrecognition aggression happen.   EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE AND AFTER THE VISIT CAN BE FOUND IN THIS POST AND PAGE LINKED  HERE. The articles below both explain what FNRA is and offer solutions. Feline Non-Recognition Aggression  in cats occurs when one cat is aggressive to another familial cat after both have been separated – usually after a trip by one cat to the vet, or after time spent in a boarding kennel. This aggression can lead to vicious attacks against each other, and the aggression can also be redirected towards humans in the household.  Each of the articles below is a worthwhile read.  By reading them all, the relevant concepts will be reinforced.   “ The returning cat, who has been touched by strange humans, or picked up the odors of other animals, disinfectant, iodine, alcohol, or anesthetic gas while ...

Instructions for Veterinarians

 

Instructions for Veterinarians to Use In Office or from Patient Portals



Feline Nonrecognition Aggression


The minimum instructions a veterinarian should give when a cat will be returning to a multi-cat household, are as follows:

  1. Have a safe space for your cat’s recovery after he or she returns from the vet.
  2. Because your cat's scent has changed, or other reasons from the visit, postpone the cat reunion.
  3. Let the scent from the vet dissipate and the medicine wear off.
  4. Gradually reintroduce the cats following a protocol (download below) and judge for yourself  how quickly you can proceed.  Each cat is different.  
The following document is two sided and thorough.



Download - Cat Behavior Solutions Protocol


Materials from Fear Free Happy Homes












































Download - Fear Free Trip to the Vet



Visual on Cat Introductions from Allison Helps Cats


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