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Wardania, Silvia, Putri Ayu Angelica Purba, Hanna Omi Kristefani Silaban, Sahna Maulana Sitakar, Roida Lisnawati, and Nia Zunita. "The Behavioral Diversity of Domestic Cats Living in Gampong Meurandeh and Gampong Teungoh." Jurnal Biologi Tropis 23, no. 2 (2023): 306–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.29303/jbt.v23i2.4628.

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Family felidae, the order of carnivores, includes Felis Domestica. Domestic cats can be kept as pets, wild domestic cats typically cluster in close proximity to human settlements. Feral domestic cats typically make use of human food resources that have been left over. As a result, the purpose of this research is to determine the variety of domestic cat behaviors in the area of Gampong Meurandeh and Gampong Teungoh in the Langsa Lama District of Langsa City in Aceh. The method used to observe the average daily behavior of domestic cats is by using survey methods and scan sampling carried out at

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Martell-Moran, Nicole K., Mauricio Solano, and Hugh GG Townsend. "Pain and adverse behavior in declawed cats." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 20, no. 4 (2017): 280–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098612x17705044.

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Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the impact of onychectomy (declawing) upon subsequent development of back pain and unwanted behavior in cohorts of treated and control cats housed in two different locations. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study. In total, there was 137 declawed and 137 non-declawed cats, of which 176 were owned cats (88 declawed, 88 non-declawed) and 98 were shelter cats (49 declawed and 49 non-declawed). All cats were physically examined for signs of pain and barbering. The previous 2 years of medical history were reviewed for documented unwanted behavi

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YAYLA, Sadık, Semih ALTAN, Berna Ersöz kanay, Emine çatalkaya, and Nahit Saylak. "Aggressive behavior in cats exposed to trauma." Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society 73, no. 1 (2022): 3875–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.12681/jhvms.26039.

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Aggression is an important behavioral problem in cats. This issue can occur as a reaction when there is disease or pain in a normal cat. The aim of this study is to evaluate the behavior changes of cats exposed to trauma using behavior scoring system and demeanour scoring system. In this study consisted of 135 cats of different breeds, ages and genders with high rise syndrome and traffic accidents. These cats were given a detailed clinical and radiological examination. Demeanour scoring system, behavior tests, and visual analog scale were used to identify behavior changes and pain in cats. The

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Parrales Zambrano, Edgar David, William E. Rosas Carrera, Israel E. Márquez Cabrera, and Cesar Carrillo Cedeño. "Analysis of motivations and challenges to responsible pet ownership." Centro Sur 8, no. 3 (2024): 145–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.37955/cs.v8i3.359.

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of physical environmental enrichment on the agonistic behavior of 30 cats housed in the "Rescue Mission" shelter. In the pre-enrichment period, a significant increase in agonistic behaviors was observed, such as 205 paw swipes and 184 vocalizations. After implementing crates and shelves as enrichment, a gradual reduction of these behaviors was recorded. Comparison of the two types of enrichment revealed that the cats preferred the 282 boxes over the 170 shelves. As for the relationship between enrichment and sex, age and body condition of

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Patronek, Gary J., Lawrence T. Glickman, Alan M. Beck, George P. McCabe, and Carol Ecker. "Risk factors for relinquishment of cats to an animal shelter." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 209, no. 3 (1996): 582–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.1996.209.03.582.

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Objective To identify feline and household characteristics associated with relinquishment of a pet cat to an animal shelter. Design Case-control study. Sample Population Households that relinquished cats for adoption (case households) and a random sample of current cat-owning households in the same community (control households). Results Potentially modifiable risk factors with the highest population attributable risk for relinquishment were owners having specific expectations about the cat's role in the household, allowing the cat outdoors, owning a sexually intact cat, never having read a bo

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Wilcock, B. P., J. A. Yager, and M. C. Zink. "The Morphology and Behavior of Feline Cutaneous Mastocytomas." Veterinary Pathology 23, no. 3 (1986): 320–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030098588602300313.

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Correlation of histopathology with the behavior of cutaneous mastocytomas in 85 cats revealed two distinct histologic subtypes which were predictive of biologic behavior. The first subtype comprised 65 cats of various breeds which had solitary, discrete, dermal tumors composed of slightly atypical mast cells. Most tumors in this group were histologically and behaviorally benign. However, seven solitary tumors with marked anisocytosis and mitotic activity recurred or spread to other sites within 2 to 3 months. The second subtype occurred in 18 cats which had discrete subcutaneous nodules compos

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Hirsch, Elin N., Johanna Geijer, and Maria Andersson. "Owner Perceived Behavior in Cats and the Influence of Husbandry Practices, Housing and Owner Attitudes in Sweden." Animals 12, no. 19 (2022): 2664. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani12192664.

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This study consisted of an online survey based on a convenience sample among cat owners in Sweden. The aim was to investigate how owner and cat characteristics influenced the perceived behavior of cats, focusing on perceived behavioral or temperamental problems. The relation between owner knowledge, the provided environment, and owner perceived behavior of 3253 pet cats were investigated. Few respondents (18%) reported behavioral or temperamental problems, and consequently 82% perceived no problem whatsoever. Fewer cats with outdoor access were reported to display behavioral or temperamental p

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Vitale, Kristyn R. "Tools for managing feline problem behaviors: Pheromone therapy." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 20, no. 11 (2018): 1024–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098612x18806759.

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Practical relevance: Cats are one of the most common companion animals in the world. However, relatively little scientific research has been conducted on cat behavior. With problem behaviors a leading reason for relinquishment of cats to shelters, or abandonment outdoors, solutions to address feline behavioral problems can have important welfare benefits. Because naturally occurring pheromones produce measurable species-specific responses in cats, the use of synthetic pheromone products consisting of the same compounds may activate a specific behavioral response in the receiving individual, al

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BOURGEOIS, Hermann, Denise ELLIOTT, Philippe MARNIQUET, Yannick SOULARD, Aimargues, FRA (meeting organiser) Royal Canin, and Paris, FRA (meeting organiser) Académie vétérinaire de France. "Dietary behavior of dogs and cats." Bulletin de l'Académie vétérinaire de France, no. 1 (2006): 301. http://dx.doi.org/10.4267/2042/47848.

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Julianti, Santi, Indira Nurul Qomariah, Muhammad Al Anshari, Inas Salimah, and Kanthi Arum Widayati. "Aktivitas Harian dan Perilaku Makan Kucing Domestik Liar di Lingkungan Kantin IPB." Al-Kauniyah: Jurnal Biologi 14, no. 2 (2021): 244–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/kauniyah.v14i2.15730.

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AbstrakFeral cat merupakan kucing domestik liar yang umumnya hidup berkelompok di sekitar habitat manusia. Kucing domestik liar cenderung memanfaatkan sumber daya antropogenik dibanding mencari makan sendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan serta menganalisis perilaku harian dan aktivitas pencarian makan antar kelompok kucing domestik liar di sekitar dua kantin Kampus Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB). Metode scan sampling digunakan untuk mengamati aktivitas harian rata-rata dengan interval waktu 10 menit, selanjutnya metode ad libitum sampling untuk melihat perilaku makan dan intera

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Grigg, Emma K., and Lori R. Kogan. "Owners’ Attitudes, Knowledge, and Care Practices: Exploring the Implications for Domestic Cat Behavior and Welfare in the Home." Animals 9, no. 11 (2019): 978. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9110978.

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Available research on the link between domestic cats’ environment and welfare has primarily been conducted in animal shelters or research facilities; a better understanding of the welfare of cats living in homes is needed. This study measured the attitudes of current U.S.-based cat owners towards cats as pets; owner knowledge about normal cat behavior and environmental needs; current trends in cat care; cats’ behavior in the home; and the human-animal bond. The primary hypothesis was that owners with a more accurate understanding of cat behavior and a stronger reported bond with their cats wou

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Koyasu, Hikari, Hironobu Takahashi, Ikuto Sasao, Saho Takagi, Miho Nagasawa, and Takefumi Kikusui. "Sociality of Cats toward Humans Can Be Influenced by Hormonal and Socio-Environmental Factors: Pilot Study." Animals 13, no. 1 (2022): 146. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani13010146.

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Individual differences in the sociality of cats are influenced by inherited and environmental factors. We recently revealed that hormones can make a difference in intraspecies social behavior. It remains unclear whether cat behavior toward humans is modulated by hormones. Therefore, we analyzed the relationship between cat behavior and their basal hormone concentrations after spending time together with human experimenters. In addition, we analyzed the relationship between cat behavior and the timing of when the individual cats began living with a human because the sociality of cats could be d

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Gaskin, Ronald W., Christina E. Clarkson, and Patricia A. Walter. "Flexor tenectomy: salvage surgery following feline onychectomy." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 25, no. 4 (2023): 1098612X2311624. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098612x231162478.

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Objectives Onychectomized cats ( Felis catus) with inappropriate elimination behaviors or aggression may be responding to painful paw pathology, even several years after the initial onychectomy. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the onychectomized toes of this population of cats for pain (thorough physical examination and/or buprenorphine trial), pathological changes (using high-resolution radiographs) and response to tenectomy in those with hyperflexion of the proximal interphalangeal joint. Methods Cats in this study were previously onychectomized and exhibited inappropriate beha

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Mukutmoni, Mandira, Sharmin Musa, and Hamida Khanum. "Intestinal Helminth Infections and Risk Factors in Companion Cats of Dhaka, Bangladesh." Bangladesh Journal of Zoology 50, no. 1 (2022): 95–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v50i1.60094.

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The present study was intended to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors for parasitic infection in companion cats from Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 216 fecal samples of companion cats from Dhaka city were collected. A questionnaire survey was conducted among the cat owners to collect various data on the companion cats viz. age, breed, food, clinical issues, behavior etc. Double centrifugal flotation technique was used to process the fecal samples. In total 70 fecal samples of cat were found to be infected with at least one helminth parasite. Hookworms showed the highest prevale

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Zhang, Lingna, Katie B. Needham, Serena Juma, Xuemei Si, and François Martin. "Feline communication strategies when presented with an unsolvable task: the attentional state of the person matters." Animal Cognition 24, no. 5 (2021): 1109–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10071-021-01503-6.

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AbstractResearch on social cognitive ability in domestic cats is limited. The current study investigated social referencing in cats when exposed to first, a solvable, and then, an unsolvable scenario (i.e., reachable and unreachable treats) in the presence of either an attentive or an inattentive caregiver. Cats expressed more gaze alternation (P = 0.013), but less interaction with the caregiver (P = 0.048) and approached the treat container less frequently (P = 0.017) during the unsolvable test, compared to the solvable test. When in the presence of an attentive caregiver, cats initiated firs

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Crowell-Davis, Sharon L., Kimberly Barry, and Randall Wolfe. "Social Behavior and Aggressive Problems of Cats." Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice 27, no. 3 (1997): 549–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0195-5616(97)50054-4.

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Houpt, Katherine A. "Sexual Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats." Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice 27, no. 3 (1997): 601–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0195-5616(97)50056-8.

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Suchak, Malini, Michael Piombino, and Kalina Bracco. "Predictors of proximity to others in colony housed shelter cats (Felis silvestris catus)." Pet Behaviour Science, no. 2 (December 10, 2016): 24. http://dx.doi.org/10.21071/pbs.v0i2.5186.

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Colony housing of cats allows shelters to maximize the number of cats housed in limited space. Most research on colony-housed cats examines stress in relation to group size or enclosure size. While this is important for evaluating welfare, it is equally important to understand how cats are interacting socially in these colonies. We observed 259 adult cats housed in groups of two to eight individuals. Scan samples were used to assess how frequently individual cats were in close proximity to other cats. These data were used to measure individual differences in sociability and patterns of proximi

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Vitale, Kristyn R., Delaney H. Frank, Jocelyn Conroy, and Monique A. R. Udell. "Cat Foster Program Outcomes: Behavior, Stress, and Cat–Human Interaction." Animals 12, no. 17 (2022): 2166. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani12172166.

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Recent research has demonstrated that cats (Felis catus) have greater social potential and flexibility than was previously assumed. However, many traditional cat care practices have been influenced by the misconception that cats are socially aloof. This can result in less support or guidance for cat-focused programs that may promote improved success or welfare. For example, while dog fostering programs—even overnight programs—are considered highly beneficial, with research to back these claims, relatively little research has been dedicated to understanding the potential risks and benefits of c

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Burton, Adrian. "Jazz cats." Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 18, no. 7 (2020): 420. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fee.2249.

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Grigg, Emma K., Lori R. Kogan, Karen van Haaften, and Cheryl Kolus. "Cat owners’ perceptions of psychoactive medications, supplements and pheromones for the treatment of feline behavior problems." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 21, no. 10 (2018): 902–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098612x18807783.

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Objectives This study assessed cat owners’ perceptions of the use of psychoactive medications and alternative products for the treatment of behavioral problems in their cats. Factors that potentially impact these perceptions were explored and discussed. Methods An online, anonymous, cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess US-based cat owners’ experiences with behavior problems of their cats, familiarity with psychoactive medications for treatment of behavior problems and comfort levels using the following products for treatment of feline behavior problems: fast-acting or situational pre

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Marangoni, Sabrine, Julia Beatty, and Paulo V. Steagall. "An ethogram of acute pain behaviors in cats based on expert consensus." PLOS ONE 18, no. 9 (2023): e0292224. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292224.

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An improved understanding of behaviors reflecting acute pain in cats is a priority for feline welfare. The aim of this study was to create and validate a comprehensive ethogram of acute pain behaviors in cats that can discriminate painful versus non-painful individuals. An inventory of behaviors (ethogram) with their respective descriptors was created based on a literature review of PubMed, Web of Science and CAB Abstracts databases. The ethogram was divided into ten behavior categories that could be evaluated by duration and/or frequency: position in the cage, exploratory behaviors, activity,

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Yang, Suann, Jenny Hazlehurst, and Darcy A. A. Taniguchi. "Cats Teach Stats." American Biology Teacher 83, no. 8 (2021): 542–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1525/abt.2021.83.8.542.

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Tools that teach quantitative skills and foster positive student attitudes toward these skills are important in biology curricula. Math and statistics anxiety is common and can interfere with student learning in biology courses. We describe a new framework for alleviating this anxiety. In our module, students watch a cute internet cat video, which inspires them to ask scientific questions about animal behavior and collect, analyze, and interpret data. We developed two freely available interactive tools to implement our module. We successfully implemented these tools with undergraduate students

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Hampton, Amanda, Alexandra Ford, Roy E. Cox, Chin-chi Liu, and Ronald Koh. "Effects of music on behavior and physiological stress response of domestic cats in a veterinary clinic." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 22, no. 2 (2019): 122–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098612x19828131.

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Objectives Our objective was to determine if feline-specific music played in a veterinary clinical setting would promote lower cat stress scores (CSSs), lower mean handling scale scores (HSs) and reduced neutrophil:lymphocyte ratios (NLRs) in cats during physical examinations. Methods Cats were exposed to one of three auditory stimuli tests – silence, classical music and cat-specific music – during three physical examinations 2 weeks apart. CSSs were recorded at pre- and post-auditory tests and during the examination period. The HSs were recorded at the physical examination period. The physiol

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Rosalia, Rosalia, and Nanda Yulian Syah. "A Study of Kitten Behaviours in The Urban Backyard." International Journal of Tropical Veterinary and Biomedical Research 6, no. 2 (2022): 7–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.21157/ijtvbr.v6i2.23872.

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Kitten is the earliest stage of a cat’s life, starting from 0 – 6 months old. As the golden age of a human baby in their first 1000 days of life, a kitten is the golden period for cats to grow and explore the environments. People tend to adopt cats at this stage as it is easier for them to shape and understand the characteristics of their cats. Therefore, understanding the behaviors of cats during the kitten period is fundamental. This study observed the behaviors of two pet kittens at 13 weeks of age when they roamed around the urban backyard. An ethogram was designed to record the duration o

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Wojtaś, Justyna, Piotr Czyżowski, Kamila Kaszycka, Klaudia Kaliszyk, and Mirosław Karpiński. "The Impact of Environmental Enrichment on the Cortisol Level of Shelter Cats." Animals 14, no. 9 (2024): 1392. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani14091392.

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Enriching cats’ living environment in shelters is crucial in reducing their stress. Easier access to resources allows cats to display natural behavior. This study aimed to assess whether cats staying in an enriched environment would be less stressed than cats staying in a standard environment. The first group consisted of cats living in an environment with fewer resources (standard environment)—103 cats. The second group consisted of cats living in an enriched environment—76 cats. The research material consisted of hair collected to determine the cortisol level. The results indicate that cats

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DePorter, Theresa L., and Ashley L. Elzerman. "Common feline problem behaviors: Destructive scratching." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 21, no. 3 (2019): 235–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098612x19831205.

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Practical relevance: While scratching is a normal, beneficial behavior for cats, it can create problems when cats scratch objects owners deem as inappropriate. However, if veterinarians make suitable recommendations from the first veterinary visit, owners will be able to implement effective preventive strategies to develop good scratching patterns for life. Educating owners as to why cats scratch, how to guide cats to scratch only on desirable surfaces (ie, a scratching post), which types of scratching posts are preferred by most cats, the benefits of pheromone products, as well as other strat

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Winkler, I. G., M. Löchelt, and R. L. P. Flower. "Epidemiology of Feline Foamy Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infections in Domestic and Feral Cats: a Seroepidemiological Study." Journal of Clinical Microbiology 37, no. 9 (1999): 2848–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/jcm.37.9.2848-2851.1999.

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Although foamy viruses (Spumaviruses) have repeatedly been isolated from both healthy and diseased cats, cattle, and primates, the primary mode of transmission of those common viruses remains undefined. A database of the feline foamy virus (FeFV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) antibody status, age, and sex of 389 domestic cats presented to veterinarians was assembled. A similar database for 66 feral (wild) cats was also assembled. That FeFV antibody status reflects infection was validated by PCR. Both FeFV and FIV infection rates were found to gradually increase with age, and over 70%

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Mills, Daniel S., Isabelle Demontigny-Bédard, Margaret Gruen, et al. "Pain and Problem Behavior in Cats and Dogs." Animals 10, no. 2 (2020): 318. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10020318.

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We argue that there is currently an under-reporting of the ways in which pain can be associated with problem behavior, which is seriously limiting the recognition of this welfare problem. A review of the caseloads of 100 recent dog cases of several authors indicates that a conservative estimate of around a third of referred cases involve some form of painful condition, and in some instances, the figure may be nearly 80%. The relationship is often complex but always logical. Musculoskeletal but also painful gastro-intestinal and dermatological conditions are commonly recognized as significant t

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Peachey, Sarah E., and E. Jean Harper. "Aging Does Not Influence Feeding Behavior in Cats." Journal of Nutrition 132, no. 6 (2002): 1735S—1739S. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jn/132.6.1735s.

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Ackermann, Camila L., and Maria D. Lopes. "Training tom cats for semen collection using an artificial vagina: a retrospective study." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 22, no. 12 (2020): 1155–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098612x20913351.

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Objectives Owing to the lack of literature on training cats to use an artificial vagina (AV), we performed a retrospective study on the success of training tom cats for semen collection using an AV. Methods Records from training 20 cats (2009 until 2019) for semen collection using AVs were analyzed. Sexual preferences, behavior towards humans, queens and other tom cats, as well as libido, number of training sessions and rate of success were observed. Data are presented as percentages and the results are described subjectively. Results In 85% of tom cats, collection using an AV was performed su

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Houpt, Katherine A. "Animal behavior and animal welfare." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 198, no. 8 (1991): 1355–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.1991.198.08.1355.

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Summary The value of behavioral techniques in assessing animal welfare, and in particular assessing the psychological well being of animals, is reviewed. Using cats and horses as examples, 3 behavioral methods are presented: (1) comparison of behavior patterns and time budgets; (2) choice tests; and (3) operant conditioning. The behaviors of intact and declawed cats were compared in order to determine if declawing led to behavioral problems or to a change in personality. Apparently it did not. The behavior of free ranging horses was compared with that of stabled horses. Using two-choice prefer

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Elzerman, Ashley L., Theresa L. DePorter, Alexandra Beck, and Jean-François Collin. "Conflict and affiliative behavior frequency between cats in multi-cat households: a survey-based study." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 22, no. 8 (2019): 705–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098612x19877988.

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Objectives The objective of this study was to collect information from cat owners about the frequency of conflict and affiliative signs in their households in order to: (1) assess correlations with the owners’ ratings of household cat–cat harmony; and (2) determine if relationships exist between household variables, cat population variables and behavior frequencies. Methods Responses to an online survey of adult residents of the USA who were the primary caregiver of 2–4 indoor or indoor–outdoor cats were included in the analysis. Spearman’s correlations and χ2 tests were used to compare behavi

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Hyndman, Timothy H., Kelly L. Algar, Andrew P. Woodward та ін. "Estradiol-17β Pharmacokinetics and Histological Assessment of the Ovaries and Uterine Horns following Intramuscular Administration of Estradiol Cypionate in Feral Cats". Animals 10, № 9 (2020): 1708. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10091708.

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The control of feral cats (Felis catus) in Australia is a key biological conservation issue. Male cats are more difficult to control than female cats. Collared and tagged female cats displaying estrous behavior have been considered as a way to lure male cats and reveal their locations. As female cats are seasonal breeders, artificial induction of estrous behavior following the administration of a long-acting estrogen could improve their use for this purpose. Estradiol cypionate was intramuscularly administered to nine entire non-pregnant female feral cats, of unknown estrous status, at 0.1, 0.

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de Rivera, Christina, Jacqui Ley, Bill Milgram, and Gary Landsberg. "Development of a laboratory model to assess fear and anxiety in cats." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 19, no. 6 (2016): 586–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098612x16643121.

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Objectives The objectives of this study were: (1) to develop a laboratory-based model to assess fear and anxiety in cats using the feline open-field test (OFT) and the feline human interaction test (HIT); and (2) to validate the model using diazepam, a known anxiolytic. Methods Laboratory-housed cats (n = 41) were first classified as fearful, mildly fearful or non-fearful by a technician familiar with the cats and also by veterinary behaviorists (GL, JL), by assessing the cats’ behavior in their home rooms. In experiment 1, each cat’s behavior was assessed in an OFT and an HIT. In experiment 2

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Johnson, T. O., F. Y. Schulman, T. P. Lipscomb, and L. D. Yantis. "Histopathology and Biologic Behavior of Pleomorphic Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors in Fifteen Cats." Veterinary Pathology 39, no. 4 (2002): 452–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1354/vp.39-4-452.

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Most feline cutaneous mast cell tumors (CMCT) are behaviorally benign; however, there is a subset of these tumors with marked pleomorphism (previously termed poorly differentiated) that have been reported to be more aggressive. In this study, pleomorphic CMCT from 15 cats were identified from surgical biopsy submissions, and follow-up clinical data were obtained for 14 of these cats. Pleomorphic CMCT were discrete dermal nodules composed of sheets of pleomorphic round cells. Tumors from all 15 cats contained markedly cytomegalic and karyomegalic cells; 9/15 tumors (60%) contained multinucleate

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Escobar-Aguirre, Sebastián, Raúl A. Alegría-Morán, Javiera Calderón-Amor, and Tamara A. Tadich. "Can Responsible Ownership Practices Influence Hunting Behavior of Owned Cats?: Results from a Survey of Cat Owners in Chile." Animals 9, no. 10 (2019): 745. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9100745.

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The domestic cat (Felis catus) has become a worldwide threat to wildlife. The potential impact of owned cats on wildlife in Chile has not been documented at a large scale. The purpose of this study was to investigate the number and type of prey that owned cats bring back in Chile and its relation with responsible ownership practices. An online survey was distributed to 5216 households that included questions about the type of pet, responsible ownership practices, and in the case of cats, the type of prey they brought home. Descriptive statistics as well as univariate and multivariate logistic

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MAHERA, LIZA, ASTUTI LATIF, SITI SARI AZYATI, HANNY RAMADHANTI, and KANTHI ARUM WIDAYATI. "Daily behavior and interaction of cats (Felis catus) with humans at a canteen in IPB University." Jurnal Natural 23, no. 1 (2023): 16–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.24815/jn.v23i1.26515.

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Understanding feral cat behavior can be one of the aspects that is necessary for proper management and taking policy action in controlling the cat population. This study aimed to observe the daily activities of feral cats and see the correlation between the number of visitors on cat-to-human interaction at a canteen in IPB University. Observation of cat’s daily behavior was conducted by scan sampling method and cats’ interaction with humans was conducted by ad libitum sampling. Our results showed that self-care (66.27%) dominated the daily behavior of cats followed by negative behavior (20.83%

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Horwitz, Debra F. "Common feline problem behaviors: Urine spraying." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 21, no. 3 (2019): 209–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1098612x19831203.

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Practical relevance: Urine spraying (synonymous terms include urine marking or scent marking) is commonly described as urine deposited on vertical surfaces while the cat is in a standing position. With the increasing trend of keeping cats indoors in some countries and the potential resultant increase in frustration-related behaviors, urine spraying may occur in the home. Although also a normal feline behavior, it is usually not deemed acceptable when the cat targets household possessions. Urine spraying is a common behavioral complaint that practitioners receive from cat owners and has the pot

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Yang, Shi Da, Ya Lin Yi, and Zhi Yong Shan. "Chaotic Cat Swarm Algorithms for Global Numerical Optimization." Advanced Materials Research 602-604 (December 2012): 1782–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.602-604.1782.

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A novel Chaotic Improved Cat Swarm Algorithm (CCSA) is presented for global optimization. The CSA is a new meta-heuristic optimization developed based on imitating the natural behavior of cats and composed of two sub-models: tracing mode and seeking mode, which model upon the behaviors of cats. Here different chaotic maps are utilized to improve the seeking mode step of the algorithm. Seven different chaotic maps are investigated and the Logistic and Sinusoidal maps are found as the best choices. Comparing the new algorithm with the CSA method demonstrates the superiority of the CCSA for the b

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Dent, Micheal L., Daniel J. Tollin, and Tom C. T. Yin. "Influence of Sound Source Location on the Behavior and Physiology of the Precedence Effect in Cats." Journal of Neurophysiology 102, no. 2 (2009): 724–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00129.2009.

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Psychophysical experiments on the precedence effect (PE) in cats have shown that they localize pairs of auditory stimuli presented from different locations in space based on the spatial position of the stimuli and the interstimulus delay (ISD) between the stimuli in a manner similar to humans. Cats exhibit localization dominance for pairs of transient stimuli with |ISDs| from ∼0.4 to 10 ms, summing localization for |ISDs| < 0.4 ms and breakdown of fusion for |ISDs| > 10 ms, which is the approximate echo threshold. The neural correlates to the PE have been described in both anesthetized a

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Stella, Judith, and Candace Croney. "Coping Styles in the Domestic Cat (Felis silvestris catus) and Implications for Cat Welfare." Animals 9, no. 6 (2019): 370. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9060370.

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Identifying coping styles in cats may lead to improved health and welfare. The aims of this study were to (1) identify individual differences in response to acute confinement, and (2) to assess the predictability of guardian-rated personality traits on behavior. Adult cats (n = 55) were singly housed in enriched cages and behavioral observations were recorded for three days. On day 3, familiar and unfamiliar person approach tests were conducted. Fecal glucocorticoid metabolites (FGM) were quantified from voided samples. A questionnaire assessing personality traits and sickness behaviors was co

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Chamberlain, Sarah A. E., Lynette J. McLeod, and Donald W. Hine. "Audience segmentation of New Zealand cat owners: Understanding the barriers and drivers of cat containment behavior." PLOS ONE 19, no. 1 (2024): e0296805. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0296805.

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Free-roaming companion cats have a detrimental impact on the environment and are at risk of harm. Despite these negative impacts, it is the norm in New Zealand (NZ) to allow companion cats to roam freely and only a minority of cat owners practice cat containment. This study firstly sought to identify what factors act as barriers and drivers of NZ owners’ participation in cat containment, and secondly whether NZ owners could be segmented into unique audiences based on the factors predicting their cat containment behavior. It was hypothesized that cat owners with greater capability, opportunity,

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Cooper, Leslie, and Benjamin L. Hart. "Comparison of diazepam with progestin for effectiveness in suppression of urine spraying behavior in cats." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 200, no. 6 (1992): 797–801. http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.1992.200.06.797.

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Summary The most common treatment for urine spraying and marking in cats has been administration of long-acting progestins. Treatment with diazepam has recently been gaining favor, particularly because of reported adverse effects of progestins. Results of a clinical trial involving 20 cats indicated that diazepam was effective in eliminating or markedly reducing spraying in 11 (55%) of them. However, most cats required continuous treatment, or at least intermittent treatment, when spraying recurred. The physiologic and behavioral dependency of cats on diazepam, which presumably develops over t

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J.R., Villablanca. "Why do we have a caudate nucleus?" Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis 70, no. 1 (2010): 95–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.55782/ane-2010-1778.

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In order to understand the physiological role of the caudate nucleus, we combine here our laboratory data on cats with reports of patients with selective damage to this nucleus. Cats with bilateral removal of the caudate nuclei showed a stereotyped behavior consisting of persistently approaching and then following a person, another cat, or any object, and attempting to contact the target. Simultaneously, the animals exhibited a friendly disposition and persistent docility together with purring and forelimbs treading/kneading. The magnitude and duration of this behavior was proportional to the

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Alexandrino, Eduardo R., Juliano A. Bogoni, Ana B. Navarro, et al. "Large Terrestrial Bird Adapting Behavior in an Urbanized Zone." Animals 9, no. 6 (2019): 351. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9060351.

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Wildlife living within urban ecosystems have to adapt or perish. Red-legged Seriema, a large terrestrial bird, are rare in urban ecosystems, however, they have been reported in a medium-sized Brazilian city. We investigated the reasons for this occurrence as well as their behavior. We assessed the distribution of Seriemas (including fledglings), free-ranging cats, and cat-feeding points provided by humans, and past records of Seriemas in the study area. We discovered that Seriemas are sharing spatial resources with cats without apparent conflicts, and intraspecific competition was important to

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IMADA, SUMIO, HIROKO TSUKAHARA, and HIROSHI IMADA. "An Experimental Study of Rod-Touching Behavior in Cats." Annual of Animal Psychology 36, no. 2 (1987): 89–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.2502/janip1944.36.89.

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Chandler, E. A. "The treatment of behavior problems in dogs and cats." Veterinary Journal 155, no. 2 (1998): 122. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1090-0233(98)80007-5.

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May, Matthew D., Michael T. Bowen, Iain S. McGregor, and William Timberlake. "Rubbings deposited by cats elicit defensive behavior in rats." Physiology & Behavior 107, no. 5 (2012): 711–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2012.03.007.

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Soh, Katsutoshi, Yusuke Morita, and Hiroyoshi Sei. "Relationship between eye movements and oneiric behavior in cats." Physiology & Behavior 52, no. 3 (1992): 553–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0031-9384(92)90346-4.

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