Cat
An alternative to distressful methods of animal immobilization
An alternative to traditional devices for immobilizing a cat's head is described. It took 5-8 days of training with positive reinforcement to adapt the animals, and unlike controls, they did not attempt to get free from the head-holding apparatus and...
Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Cat
Citation: Albertin, S. V. 1990. An alternative to distressful methods of animal immobilization. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 4, 202-204.
Read MoreNutrition and nutrional disorders
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Cat
Citation: Buffington, C. A. 1991. Nutrition and nutrional disorders. In: Feline Husbandry: Diseases and Management in the Multiple Cat Environment. Pedersin. N. (ed), 345. American Veterinary Publishing, Goleta, CA.
Read MoreBehavioural Indicators of Stress (BSc. Thesis)
Cats use structures more often than the floor and prefer high structures over low ones.
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Cat
Citation: Durman, K. J. 1991. Behavioural Indicators of Stress (BSc. Thesis). University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Read MoreThe behaviour of laboratory colony cats and their reactions to a familiar and unfamiliar person
The species-typical behavior of cats in the laboratory context is described and interpreted. Cats use raised structures more often than the floor of their pens.
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Cat
Citation: Podberscek, A. L., Blackshaw, J. K., Beattie A. W. 1991. The behaviour of laboratory colony cats and their reactions to a familiar and unfamiliar person. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 31, 119-130.
Read MoreEnvironmental enrichment in a large animal facility
The cats' favorite toys contained catnip. ... Cats in single cages often expressed physiological signs of boredom like psychogenic alopecia and polyphagia with resultant obesity. Although we gave these cats a variety of playthings, the problem continued. ... We want...
Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Cat, Dog, Pig
Citation: DeLuca, A. M., Kranda, K. C. 1992. Environmental enrichment in a large animal facility. Lab Animal 21(1), 38-44.
Read MoreEnvironmental Enrichment for Cats in Rescue Centres
Cats use structures more often than the floor and prefer high structures over low ones.
Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Cat
Citation: Roy, D. 1992. Environmental Enrichment for Cats in Rescue Centres (BSc. Thesis). University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Read MoreBehavioral 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.
Read MoreGuide 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.
Read MorePharmocological 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.
Read MoreProvision 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.
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