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A comparative analysis of the cat stress score and the novel psychological quality of life assessment tool for cats in a shelter setting

Given that there were approximately 4 million cats in shelters across 20 countries in 2024, there is a critical need to have accurate, reliable, non-invasive tools to evaluate shelter cat stress and welfare. This study was conducted to validate the...

Year Published: 2026Topics: Emotion, Pain, & Sentience, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Lamon, T. K., Slater, M. R., Daigle, C. et al. 2026. A comparative analysis of the cat stress score and the novel psychological quality of life assessment tool for cats in a shelter setting. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 297, 106925.

AnaesthesiaSkills in Veterinary Medicine: Perioperative Management in Small, Companion and Domestic Animals

This book is designed as a practice-orientated text covering monitoring and equipment, established protocols, pain management, complications and underlying disease. The strength of the book is the inclusion of a relatively wide spectrum of species – dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets,...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Analgesia, Anesthesia & SedationAnimal Type: Cat, Cattle, Dog, Equine, Ferret, Gerbil, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Eberspächer-Schweda, E. 2024. AnaesthesiaSkills in Veterinary Medicine: Perioperative Management in Small, Companion and Domestic Animals. Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc, 512 pp.

Social housing of postoperative animals to support animal welfare

Single housing of animals, or social isolation, is a known stressor for many species. Generally, laboratory animals are housed in social groups as a default to support their behavioral welfare. In some research protocols, investigators may request exemptions from social...

Year Published: 2026Topics: Regulations & Ethical Review, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: All/General, Cat, Dog, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Pig, Rabbit, Rodent

Citation: Darbyshire, A., Beninson, J., Dyson, M. C. et al. 2026. Social housing of postoperative animals to support animal welfare. JAALAS 65(1), 11–18.

Types of environmental enrichments offered for cats and their association with housing features and cat personality

Environmental enrichment designed in accordance with the cats’ individuality and household characteristics is one of the most effective and widely used tools to enhance feline welfare. This study aimed to evaluate the types of environmental enrichments provided by cat guardians...

Year Published: 2026Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: da Silva Gonçalves, L., de Souza Machado, D., de Castro Travnik, I. et al. 2026. Types of environmental enrichments offered for cats and their association with housing features and cat personality. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 29(1), 129–143.

Analgesic efficacy of oral tramadol–dipyrone combination in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy

Introduction Selecting an appropriate analgesic for cats can be challenging due to potential unwanted side effects, short duration of action, or unsuitable presentation for home administration. This study aimed to evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of a fixed-dose oral...

Year Published: 2026Topics: AnalgesiaAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Fantoni, D. T., Yazbek, K. V. B., de Lima, I. T. et al. 2026. Analgesic efficacy of oral tramadol–dipyrone combination in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 13.

“The cone of shame”: Welfare implications of Elizabethan collar use on dogs and cats as reported by their owners

Elizabethan collars are used in companion animals primarily to prevent self-trauma and associated negative welfare states in animals. However, they have been anecdotally associated with negative impacts on animal health and welfare including distress, abraded/ulcerated skin and misadventure. This study...

Year Published: 2020Topics: External Bodily EquipmentAnimal Type: Cat, Dog

Citation: Shenoda, Y., Ward, M., McKeegan, D. et al. 2020. “The cone of shame”: Welfare implications of Elizabethan collar use on dogs and cats as reported by their owners. Animals 10(2), 333.

The role of cat eye narrowing movements in cat-human communication

Domestic animals are sensitive to human cues that facilitate inter-specific communication, including cues to emotional state. The eyes are important in signalling emotions, with the act of narrowing the eyes appearing to be associated with positive emotional communication in a...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Humphrey, T., Proops, L., Forman, J. et al. 2020. The role of cat eye narrowing movements in cat-human communication. Scientific Reports 10(1), 16503.

Scratcher preferences of adult in-home cats and effects of olfactory supplements on cat scratching

Preferences for scratchers in adult cats have not yet been explored. Thirty-six adult cats were the subjects in three experiments to evaluate adult cat in-home preferences for scratchers, scratching materials, and the use of scratchers with added olfactory stimuli. Scratchers...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Zhang, L., McGlone, J. J. 2020. Scratcher preferences of adult in-home cats and effects of olfactory supplements on cat scratching. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 227, 104997.

Temperament in domestic cats: A review of proximate mechanisms, methods of assessment, its effects on human—cat relationships, and one welfare

Temperament can be defined as interindividual differences in behavior that are stable over time and in different contexts. The terms ‘personality’, ‘coping styles’, and ‘behavioral syndromes’ have also been used to describe these interindividual differences. In this review, the main...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Human-Animal Interaction, Personality, Relocation & TransportAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: de Castro Travnik, I., de Souza Machado, D., de Silva Gonçalves, L. et al. 2020. Temperament in domestic cats: A review of proximate mechanisms, methods of assessment, its effects on human—cat relationships, and one welfare. Animals 10(9), 1516.

The effects of the frequency and method of gentling on the behavior of cats in shelters

Gentling of cats in a shelter has been shown to increase contented behaviors and reduce anxiety, but it is not clear how gentling should be provided. Two experiments were conducted in cats confined to cages, each having a central room...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Handling, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Liu, S., Paterson, M., Camarri, S. et al. 2020. The effects of the frequency and method of gentling on the behavior of cats in shelters. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 39, 47-56.