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Behavioral and physiological correlates of stress in laboratory cats

These results indicate that qualitatively poor caretaking is a potent psychological stressor for confined [single-caged] cats that may eventually compromise reproduction through behavioral or physiological mechanism. To promote well-being, caged cats should be provided with appropriate places for concealment.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Carlstead, K., Brown, J. L., Strawn, W. 1993. Behavioral and physiological correlates of stress in laboratory cats. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 38, 143-158.

Guide to the Care and Use of Experimental Animals, Volume 1, 2nd Edition [Cats]

A thorough guide to the species-appropriate housing and handling of cats. The least stressful housing environment for research cats will usually be gang housing, especially if there are numerous perches [at different heights] on which individuals can rest. When establishing...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Canadian Council on Animal Care, Olfert, E. D., Cross, B. M. et al. 1993. Guide to the Care and Use of Experimental Animals, Volume 1, 2nd Edition [Cats]. Canadian Council on Animal Care, Ottawa, Canada.

Pharmocological treatment of behavioural problems in cats

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Dodman, N. H. 1994. Pharmocological treatment of behavioural problems in cats. Veterinary International 4, 13-20.

Provision of environmentally enriched housing for cats

A species-adequate housing arrangement for single-housed laboratory cats is described. Each cat lives in a two-roomed lodge (2 m high) with glass walls enabling the resident to be visually stimulated by the cats on each side. Approximately half of a...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Loveridge, G. G. 1994. Provision of environmentally enriched housing for cats. Animal Technology 45, 69-87.

Diagnosis of feline skin diseases based on cutaneous reaction patterns

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Merchant, S. R. 1994. Diagnosis of feline skin diseases based on cutaneous reaction patterns. Compendium of Continuing Education for Practicing Veterinarians 16, 163-172.

Pharmacological treament of behavoural problems in cats

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Dodman, N. H. 1994. Pharmacological treament of behavoural problems in cats. Veterinary International 4, 13-20.

Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare – Chapter on Carnivores: Dogs and Cats

Environmental enrichment caters for the behavioural needs of the animals, and improves their health and welfare as much as any other environmental factor. The provision of play articles or bedding may be a simple way to achieve environmental enrichment, allowing...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Cat, Dog

Citation: Wolfensohn, S. , Lloyd, M. 1994. Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare - Chapter on Carnivores: Dogs and Cats. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.

The effect of haloperidol and naloxone on excessive grooming behavior of cats

In a double-blind cross-over study the effect of a single injection of naloxone (1 mg/kg s.c.) was investigated in 12 cats which suffered from excessive grooming with subsequent coat damage. Based on clinical observations and reports of the owners, naloxone...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Willemse, T., Mudde, M., Josephy, M. et al. 1994. The effect of haloperidol and naloxone on excessive grooming behavior of cats. European Neuropsychopharmacology 4, 39-45.

Social behaviour of domestic cats (Felis lybica f. catus L.): A study of dominance in a group of female laboratory cats

Cats establish a distinctive dominance hierarchy. This makes it advisable to distribute food for group-housed cats on different locations so that no animal can monopolize it, denying others access. The lowest ranking animals spent little time on the floor. They...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Van den Bos, R., de Cock Buning, T. 1994. Social behaviour of domestic cats (Felis lybica f. catus L.): A study of dominance in a group of female laboratory cats. Ethology 98, 14-37.

Behavioural aspects of the welfare of rescued cats

Cats use structures more often than the floor and prefer high structures over low ones.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Smith, D. F. E., Durman, K. J., Roy, D. B. et al. 1994. Behavioural aspects of the welfare of rescued cats. The Journal of the Feline Advisory Bureau 31, 25-28.