Environmental enrichment: Vertical space enhancement (2007)
LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum]
Abstract
Under normal circumstances - when the cage is not flooded - rodents do not necessarily benefit from a raised platform, unless it also provides cover.Raised resting surfaces are liked by dogs. They provide some degree of security, increase the dog's ability to view outside the cage, and increase the overall area available to the dog. I have noticed that dogs, who have access to a platform, are more approachable, friendly and playful.
Published
2007
Citation
LAREF [Laboratory Animal Refinement and Enrichment Forum] 2007. Environmental enrichment:Vertical space enhancement. In: Making Lives Easier for Animals in Research Labs: Discussions by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Baumans, V., Coke, C., Green, J., Moreau, E., Morton, D., Patterson-Kane, E., Reinhardt, A., Reinhardt, V., Van Loo, P. (eds), 80-86. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.
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