The first step is to ask your cat’s veterinarian for advice. After that, here’s what you should know.

By Karen Commings

Litter box aversion. Aggression. Inappropriate scratching or destructive behavior. Eating or chewing non-food materials. Cat carrier avoidance. Separation anxiety. Other fears and phobias. When your cat develops a behavior problem, you may need professional advice.

But who should you call? Your veterinarian should be first on the list. But for particularly difficult problems, he or she may enlist the help of a certified applied animal behaviorist or a board certified veterinary behaviorist.While either one can help you solve your cat’s adjustment difficulty, there are some differences in the services each provides. …

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