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Environmental Aspects of Domestic Cat Care and Management: Implications for Cat Welfare
Joint Authors
Stella, Judith L.
Croney, Candace C.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-09-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) are the most commonly kept companion animals in the US with large populations of owned (86 million), free-roaming (70 million), research (13,000), and shelter (2-3 million) cats.
Vast numbers of cats are maintained in homes and other facilities each year and are reliant on humans for all of their care.
Understanding cat behavior and providing the highest quality environments possible, including positive human-cat interactions, based on research could help improve the outcomes of biomedical research, shelter adoptions, and veterinary care, as well as overall cat welfare.
Often, however, cats’ needs are inadequately met in homes and some aspects may also not be well met in research colonies and shelters, despite the fact that similar problems are likely to be encountered in all of these environments.
This paper provides a brief overview of common welfare challenges associated with indoor housing of domestic cats.
Essential considerations for cage confinement are reviewed, along with implications of poor cat coping, such as weakening of the human-animal bond and relinquishment to shelters.
The important role that environmental management plays in cat behavior and welfare outcomes is explored along with the need for additional research in key areas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stella, Judith L.& Croney, Candace C.. 2016. Environmental Aspects of Domestic Cat Care and Management: Implications for Cat Welfare. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1120510
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stella, Judith L.& Croney, Candace C.. Environmental Aspects of Domestic Cat Care and Management: Implications for Cat Welfare. The Scientific World Journal No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1120510
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stella, Judith L.& Croney, Candace C.. Environmental Aspects of Domestic Cat Care and Management: Implications for Cat Welfare. The Scientific World Journal. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1120510
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1120510