TABLE 2:
Major categories and behaviours for which fluoxetine is prescribed for cats by 70 small animal veterinarians
| Major categories* | Feline behaviour specified by respondents | Per cent | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elimination behaviours | Inappropriate elimination (unspecified) | 34 | 24 |
| Inappropriate urination | 26 | 18 | |
| Marking | 13 | 9 | |
| Spraying | 9 | 6 | |
| Idiopathic cystitis | 6 | 4 | |
| FUS/FLUTD | 6 | 4 | |
| Anxieties | Anxieties | 29 | 20 |
| Separation anxiety | 7 | 5 | |
| Stress | 4 | 3 | |
| Aggression | Aggression towards other cats | 11 | 8 |
| Aggression (unspecified) | 10 | 7 | |
| Aggression towards people | 1 | 1 | |
| Redirected aggression | 1 | 1 | |
| Dermatological/grooming | Excessive grooming/fur barbering | 11 | 8 |
| Neurodermatitis | 1 | 1 | |
| Compulsive disorders | OCD | 10 | 7 |
| Others (behaviours listed independently of above categories) | Behavioural issues/problems | 4 | 3 |
| Pica | 3 | 2 | |
| Tail chasing | 3 | 2 | |
| Fear (unspecified) | 1 | 1 | |
| Allergies | 1 | 1 | |
| Hyperactive cat | 1 | 1 |
*Behaviours listed by respondents organised into major categories by investigators