This example is illustrative. It is not a real household, veterinary advice, or individualized professional guidance.
01Safety & scope
02Separation/reset
03Scent-only
04Visual barrier
05Supervised proximity
06Shared space
Example current stage · Visual contact
Hold this stage today.
A mild stress signal appeared at the current distance. The example does not meet the current release criteria for moving closer.
ObservedHissing, then disengagement
RecoveryAbout 8 minutes
DecisionRepeat at the current distance
How to read this example
A result should explain the decision, not just label it.
This sample stays at the current visual-contact stage because the example includes a mild stress signal followed by disengagement, but it does not show enough repeatable evidence to justify moving closer. “Hold” means keep the setup stable while you gather comparable observations; it is not a prediction about the cats or a deadline.
The real educational self-check starts with safety and scope. It is designed only for adults with exactly two cats who can maintain secure separation. A report cannot judge an injury, explain a sudden health or behavior change, or replace a veterinarian or qualified behavior professional.
Read the reason codes and the next 24-hour action together.
Change one meaningful variable at a time and record what happened.
Stop the ordinary flow when a safety flag or an unsafe household appears.