Feline Stress Audit

Just like people cats experience stress, however since cats are territorial, hunters and roamers change in feline body language is typically subtle making it difficult for an owner to recognise when a cat is stressed.

Stress has been established as a serious trigger of many behaviour problems and certain diseases hence it’s vital to reduce causes of distress as soon as they’re detected.

Please use this Feline Stress Audit to assess potential stressors within the cat’s environment.

Audit Questionnaire
Full Name *
Address
Street AddressApt, Suite, Bldg. (optional)CityState / Province / RegionPostal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone *
Email *
1. What is your cat’s age? *
Kitten – 0–6 monthsJunior – 7 months-2 yearsPrime – 3–6 yearsMature – 7–10 yearsSenior – 11–14 yearsGeriatric – 15 years and over
2. Is your cat neutered? *
YesNo
3. What is your cat’s health status? *
Stress can cause some disease while illness and pain can exacerbate distress, please confirm if your cat suffers from any of the following health issues:Yes – Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FIC)Yes – Degenerative joint disease (DJD, HD, IVDD)Yes – Digestive Disorders (IBS, IBD, Pancreatitis, Colitis)Yes - Respiratory ConditionsYes – CancerYes - OtherNo known health issues
4. How many adults and children reside in your home? does your cat get along well with everyone or avoids some adults or children *
1 - 4 Adults / Yes – Gets along1 - 4 Adults / No – avoidsAdult(s) and Babies / Yes – Gets alongAdult(s) and Babies / No – avoidsAdult(s) and Kids / Yes – Gets alongAdult(s) and Kids / No – avoidsAdult(s) and Teenagers / Yes – Gets alongAdult(s) and Teenagers / No – avoids
5. How many cats reside in your home? *
1 Kitten2 Kittens3 Kittens1 Adult Cat2 Adult Cats3 Adult CatsMore than 4 Adult Cats1 Senior Cat2 Senior Cats3 Senior CatsMore than 4 Senior Cats
6. If a multi-cat household, are there any known inter-cat conflict? (staring, blocking access to resources, chasing, swiping, fighting) *
2 Cats / Yes, conflict with 1 Kitten2 Cats / Yes, conflict with 1 Adult Cat2 Cats / Yes, conflict with 1 Senior Cat2 Cats / No issues3 Cats / Yes, conflict with 1 Kitten3 Cats / Yes, conflict with 1 Adult Cat3 Cats / Yes, conflict with 1 Senior Cat3 Cats / No issuesMore than 4 Adult Cats / Yes, conflict with 1 KittenMore than 4 Adult Cats / Yes, conflict with 1 or 2 Adult CatsMore than 4 Adult Cats / Yes, conflict with 1 or 2 Senior CatsMore than 4 Adult Cats / No issues
7. Do you punish (shout, smack) your cat for undesirable behaviour? *
YesNo
8. Does your cat have free access to toileting facilities, food and water stations? *
Yes - 1 food and water stationYes - 2 food and water stationsYes - 1 latrine facilityYes - 2 or 3 latrine facilitiesNone available indoors, only outdoorsNone available
9. Does your cat have a hiding place that they can retreat to when they feel anxious, unsafe or don’t want to be found. *
Yes - 1 Hiding spotYes - Multiple hiding spotsNone available
10. Does your cat have opportunities to engage in play? Both interactive and independent play. *
Yes – I play with my cat and he/she also plays independentlyYes – he/she only plays independentlyNo play
11. Does your cat have variety of toys, puzzle feeders, high perches, horizontal/vertical scratchers, and other environmental enrichment? *
Yes – 1 or 2Yes – fewNone
12. If you have more than 1 cat, does each one has separate resources like litter tray, bedding, feeding bowl, cat tree? *
YesNone
13. Does your cat have access to the outdoors? *
Yes – 24 hours unlimited access via cat flapYes – Day onlyYes – ControlledNone
14. Has there been any changes to your household in the past three to six months: guests, new baby, new partner, new pet and/or death of a human/pet? *
Yes – Guests stayed overYes – New partner/babyYes – Death of a human/petYes – A new petYes - Owner health issuesNo change
15. Have you recently changed jobs and/or your working hours changes? *
Yes – New job / same hoursYes – New job / varied hoursYes - Working full time from homeNo change
16. Have there been any renovations, house moves or new furniture acquired in the past few months? *
Yes – Minor renovationsYes – Major renovationsYes – House moveNone
17. Does your cat ever show signs of anxiety like over-grooming, pica (ingestion of non-edible items), urine spraying/inappropriate toileting, scratching of doorways, walls and other areas around the house? *
Yes – A little / oftenYes – A lot / major increaseI am unsureNo
18. Has your cat become more vocal – increased meowing, yowling or crying? *
Yes – Slightly moreYes – A lot moreNo
19. Has your cat acted aggressively towards you, another pet or any family member; biting, scratching or any type of out of character aggression? *
Yes – A littleYes – A lotNo
20. Have any of the below events taken place recently: vet visit, groomer visit, left at a cattery or with a friend, had large party at home, fireworks nearby? *
Yes – 1 onlyYes – MultipleNone
Conclusion This audit discusses most common stressors in a cat’s environment however this information is not comprehensive. When a cat encounters potential stressors it responds according to his/her genetics and previous experiences. We will contact you with the results within 24-48hours. Thank you from Pet Nurture.

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At Pet Nurture our aim is to help you evaluate potential stressors within your cat’s environment and address the problem using compassionate plus scientifically proven therapies. Contact Pet Nurture on 0403 939 202 or Enquiries@PetNurture.com.au. We’re here to assist you and your feline companion.

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