Soft surfaces: A factor in feline psychological well-being (1995)

Crouse, S. J., Atwill, E. R., Lagana, M. et al.

Abstract

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.

Published
1995

Animal Type
Cat

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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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