Simple Summary The majority of dogs and cats are fearful during veterinary visits, and some
individuals may show aggression as a result. We review ways to avoid negative experiences …

Cats are one of the world's most populous companion animals, yet little is known about how
the home environment is adapted relative to their needs. Outdoor access is thought to be …

Practical relevance: The '2022 ISFM/AAFP Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment
Guidelines'(hereafter the 'Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment Guidelines') describe how the …

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 …

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 …

This article is dedicated to the memory of Dr Carl Osborne, who in 1984 suggested that,“the
term feline urologic syndrome be substituted with descriptive terms pertaining to the site …

Simple Summary The welfare of animals in shelters draws the attention of both the scientific
and general public. It is possible to assess the well-being of cats in shelters using tools that …

Research into cat behavior has gained more attention in recent years. As one of the world's
most popular companion animals, work in this field has potential to have wide-reaching …

Cats routinely undergo handling and restraint for examinations and procedures throughout
their lifetime. In recent years there has been increased awareness that some forms of …

While staying in an animal shelter, cats may suffer from chronic stress which impairs their
health and welfare. Providing opportunities to hide can significantly reduce behavioural …