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Use of behavior conditioning to facilitiate venipuncture

These training protocols and venipuncture methods have proven to be instrumental in improving feline well-being.

Year Published: 2008Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Lanman, C. 2008. Use of behavior conditioning to facilitiate venipuncture. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 73 (Abstract).

Cat herding: Using laser pointers for the environmental enrichment and behavioral management of laboratory cats

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Kirby, H. 2008. Cat herding: Using laser pointers for the environmental enrichment and behavioral management of laboratory cats . Tech Talk [The Newsletter for Laboratory Animal Science Technicians] 13(5), 1-2.

The influence of visual stimulation on the behaviour of cats housed in a rescue shelter

This study explored the influence of 5 types of visual stimulation (1 control condition [no visual stimulation] and 4 experimental conditions [blank television screen; and, televised images depicting humans, inanimate movement, animate movement]) on the behaviour of 125 cats housed...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Ellis, S. L. H., Wells, D. L. 2008. The influence of visual stimulation on the behaviour of cats housed in a rescue shelter . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 113, 166-174.

Development of a complex housing arrangement with integration of an exercise program for laboratory cats

The incorporation of the exercise/play room into the enrichment program resulted in the desired weight loss to a healthy weight range and body condition scores.

Year Published: 2008Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Wilkinson, M., Wood, L., Boyd, A. et al. 2008. Development of a complex housing arrangement with integration of an exercise program for laboratory cats. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 63 (Abstract).

ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT – Practical strategies for improving feline welfare

For an environmental intervention to be considered enriching, the changes it produces (whether behavioural, psychological, physical orphysiological) must be linked to an improvement in the welfare of the animal.

Year Published: 2009Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Ellis, S. 2009. ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT - Practical strategies forimproving feline welfare. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 11, 901-912.

Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats in Research

In response to a request of Congress, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) charged the National Academies to critically examine the general desirability and necessity of using random source dogs and cats in NIH-funded research, and the specific necessity of...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Cat, Dog

Citation: National Research Council. 2009. Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats in Research. National Academies Press, Washington, D.C.

Organic wheatgrass as environmental enrichment

Environmental enrichment must be provided for the various animal species that are housed in laboratory animal facilities. Wheatgrass can be used as a natural form of enrichment that requires minimal preparation and effort. Wheatgrass is appropriate enrichment for cats, rabbits,...

Year Published: 2010Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Bird, Cat, Chicken, Finch, Guinea Pig, Mouse, Other Bird, Parrot, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Brown, C. 2010. Organic wheatgrass as environmental enrichment. Lab Animal 39(3), 74-75.

Potential risk factors associated with feline behaviour problems

A retrospective study was carried out on feline behaviour problems presented at the Animal Behaviour Clinic at the Barcelona School of Veterinary Medicine to identify the main risk factors. Three hundred thirty six cats presented for a behaviour problem between...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Cat

Citation: Amat, M., de la Torrea, J. L. R., Fatja, J. et al. 2009. Potential risk factors associated with feline behaviour problems . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 121, 134-139 .

The influence of olfactory stimulation on the behaviour of cats housed in a rescue shelter

A wide variety of feline species have been shown to gain welfare benefits from the introduction of olfactory stimuli to the captive environment. The effect of this stimulation on the domestic cat, however, has been largely overlooked. This study thus...

Year Published: 2010Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Ellis, L. H., Wells, D. L. 2010. The influence of olfactory stimulation on the behaviour of cats housed in a rescue shelter. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 123(1-2), 56-62.

Refinements in laboratory cat management: While the humans are away, the cats will play! Laboratory Animal Science Professional 1(4) (December), 32-35

Cats can be successfully housed in groups when given enough space in addition to sufficient feeding, elimination, and resting areas. Cats at the University of Rochester are utilized in vision research, and have titanium cranium implants to stabilize their heads...

Year Published: 2013Topics: Disease/Experimental Model, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Cat

Citation: Rehrig, A., DeMagistris, M., Callan, C. 2013. Refinements in laboratory cat management: While the humans are away, the cats will play! Laboratory Animal Science Professional 1(4) (December), 32-35.