How are obsessive-compulsive disorders treated?
Top Some behaviours are not treated if they are not causing any physical harm to the cat and do not cause the owner significant concern. For some cats, the compulsive behaviour may be the most practical and acceptable outlet for reducing stress or resolving conflict in the home environment. Drug therapy is often used as it can help normalize brain neurotransmitter levels. Drugs are used in conjunction with behaviour modification. This involves reducing stress or finding methods of decreasing the sources of arousal and conflict. Situations that cause the behaviour are examined, so that they can be avoided if possible. Other environmental or social changes that can contribute to anxiety include a new baby, a territorial neighbourhood cat, or a family member leaving the household. The behaviour is not rewarded by attention from the owner, or other pleasant distractions. The cat can be distracted from the behaviour by remote indirect devices such as an abrupt loud noise (ultrasonic alarm o
