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FELI103-0424: Feline Behavior and House Soiling

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenter: Christine Calder, DVM, DACVB
Course Open: April 8-May 2, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, April 15 and 22, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4
RACE Category: 4 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by March 25, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by March 25, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
This course provides an in-depth exploration of normal feline behavior and the complexities of house soiling. This course will provide an in-depth understanding of normal feline behavior and their contribution to the diagnosis and treatment of house soiling behavior. The course content covers a range of topics, from the fundamentals of feline behavior to the diagnosis and intervention strategies for house soiling issues.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • recall key aspects of feline evolution and normal feline behavior.
  • describe the influence of feline communication and social structures on their behavior.
  • Identify signs of stress as the result of different environments.
  • explain the difference between toileting and marking behaviors in cats.
  • differentiate between behavioral and medical causes of house soiling.
  • assess the environmental and social factors contributing to house soiling behaviors.
  • implement behavioral modification strategies to address house soiling.
  • develop comprehensive management plans for feline house soiling,
    • incorporating environmental, behavioral, and medical approaches.
  • critically assess case studies to identify causes and determine the effectiveness of intervention and treatment strategies.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians, veterinary technicians/technologists, support staff, and veterinary teams interested in feline behavior and management of house soiling.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1136242)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session April 15, 2024): Normal Feline Behavior
Presenter: Christine Calder, DVM, DACVB
This session explores the normal behaviors of cats and their unique needs. Feline communication, social behavior, and the role of multimodal enrichment in meeting their basic needs to reduce behavior problems will be discussed.

Week 2 (Real Time Session April 22, 2024): House Soiling in Cats
Presenter: Christine Calder, DVM, DACVB
This session outlines the different diagnoses for house soiling, focusing on differentiating between marking behavior and toileting behavior (inappropriate elimination). It covers both medical and behavioral differentials and discusses comprehensive treatment plans.


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by March 25, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by March 25, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on April 15, 2024 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

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