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.

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Environmental enrichment information resources for laboratory animals: 1965-1995: birds, cats, dogs, farm animals, ferrets, rabbits, and rodents (Vol

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Bird, Cat, Cattle, Dog, Equine, Ferret, Goat, Pig, Rabbit, Rodent, Sheep

Citation: Smith CP, Taylor V, Nicol C. 1995. Environmental enrichment information resources for laboratory animals: 1965-1995: birds, cats, dogs, farm animals, ferrets, rabbits, and rodents (Vol. 2). DIANE publishing.

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Environmentally enriched housing for cats when housed singly

A species-adequate housing arrangement for single-housed laboratory cats is described. Each cat lives in a two-roomed lodge (2.6 sq. m) with glass walls enabling the resident to be visually stimulated by the cats on each side. Approximately half of a...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Loveridge, G. G., Horrocks, L. J., Hawthrone, A. J. 1995. Environmentally enriched housing for cats when housed singly. Animal Welfare 4, 135-141.

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Therapy for feline dermatoses

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Kunkle, G. 1995. Therapy for feline dermatoses. The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice 25, 981-1005.

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The Laboratory Cat

An unconventional but effective method of calming and immobilising the cat is the use of Clipthesia . This procedure, effective in 50% of the adult animals, involves the use of spring clothes pegs clipped down the mid-dorsal line of the...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Cat

Citation: James, A. E. 1995. The laboratory cat. Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching [ANZCCART] News 8(1), 1-8.

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Why cats overgroom

Environmental pressures, such as social conflict, husbandry issues and chronic frustration may cause anxiety and trigger hair-pulling.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Hetts, S., Estep, D. Q. 1995. Why cats overgroom. Cat Fancy May 1995, 47-51.

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Soft surfaces: A factor in feline psychological well-being

Cats who slept on soft surfaces had longer periods of REM (Rapid Eye Movements) sleep than those who slept on hard surfaces. REM sleep is associated with deeper sleep. The cats felt probably more secure on a soft surface.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Crouse, S. J., Atwill, E. R., Lagana, M. et al. 1995. Soft surfaces: A factor in feline psychological well-being. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 34(6), 94-97.

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Enriching the environment of the laboratory cat

Discussion of the role of enrichment in preventing and relieving problems associated with confinement, such as fearfulness, stereotypies, fabric eating and self-mutilation. A simple food puzzle is described.

Year Published: 1995Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: McCune, S. 1995. Enriching the environment of the laboratory cat. Animal Welfare Information Center [AWIC] Resource Series 2, 27-33.

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Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition)

Photographic documentation of enforced restraint and handling techniques.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Amphibian, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cat, Cattle, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Crocodile & Alligator, Dog, Equine, Fish, Gerbil, Gibbon, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Lizard, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, Rodent, Sheep, Snake, Squirrel Monkey, Turtle & Tortoise, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fowler, M. E. 1995. Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition). Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA.

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Social behaviour in a small colony of neutered feral cats

Castrated males may form permanent amicable associations with groups of females.

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Bradshaw, J. W. S., Brown, S. L. 1996. Social behaviour in a small colony of neutered feral cats. Journal of the Feline Advisory Bureau 34, 35-37.

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