Domestic cats are exposed to a variety of stressful stimuli, which may have a negative effect
on the cats' welfare and trigger a number of behavioural changes. Some of the stressors …

The impact of stress on human health is widely recognized but recognition in the veterinary
literature seems more limited. Health has physical, mental, and social dimensions, 1 and the …

Guidelines rationale: A cat's level of comfort with its environment is intrinsically linked to its
physical health, emotional wellbeing and behavior. Having a basic understanding of the …

This fifth edition book is a comprehensive guide to the behaviour and welfare of domestic
animals. It provides practical information for those involved with farming, pet animals and …

Describing feline behaviour from both a mechanistic and functional approach, this textbook
provides an accessible overview of this fascinating subject. The book begins by addressing …

Objective—To compare sickness behaviors (SB) in response to unusual external events
(UEE) in healthy cats with those of cats with feline interstitial cystitis (FIC). Design …

Distress associated with separation from a preferred companion or group has been
identified among individuals from a variety of disparate species, including birds, 1, 2 dogs, 3 …

Domestic cats are descended from solitary wild species and rely heavily on the olfaction
system and chemical signals for daily activities. Cats kept as companion animals may …

Simple Summary The domestic cat is the only species within the felis genus to have
transitioned from a wild, solitary species to one of the most popular human-companion …

Simple Summary Outdoor access for companion cats is a controversial topic. Some have
suggested that outdoor access can negatively impact the welfare of companion cats through …