CATastrophic Myths Part 1: Common misconceptions about the social behavior of domestic cats and implications for their health, welfare, and management
Cats are among the most popular pets worldwide, but there are still major gaps in the
public's general understanding of their social behaviors and related needs, including for …
public's general understanding of their social behaviors and related needs, including for …
Coexistence between humans and 'misunderstood'domestic cats in the anthropocene: Exploring behavioural plasticity as a gatekeeper of evolution
E Natoli, C Litchfield, D Pontier - Animals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The free-ranging unowned domestic cat (unowned—not under human
control with respect to movement and sexual behaviour), living in the Anthropocene, can live …
control with respect to movement and sexual behaviour), living in the Anthropocene, can live …
Serological survey of retrovirus and coronavirus infections, including SARS-CoV-2, in rural stray cats in The Netherlands, 2020–2022
MBHM Duijvestijn, NNMP Schuurman, JCM Vernooij… - Viruses, 2023 - mdpi.com
Stray cats can host (zoonotic) viral pathogens and act as a source of infection for domestic
cats or humans. In this cross-sectional (sero) prevalence study, sera from 580 stray cats …
cats or humans. In this cross-sectional (sero) prevalence study, sera from 580 stray cats …
Discrimination of cat-directed speech from human-directed speech in a population of indoor companion cats (Felis catus)
C De Mouzon, M Gonthier, G Leboucher - Animal cognition, 2023 - Springer
In contemporary western cultures, most humans talk to their pet companions. Speech
register addressed to companion animals shares common features with speech addressed …
register addressed to companion animals shares common features with speech addressed …
[HTML][HTML] Neuropil variation in the prefrontal, motor, and visual cortex of six felids
J Nelson, EM Woeste, K Oba, K Bitterman… - Brain Behavior and …, 2024 - karger.com
Introduction: Felids have evolved a specialized suite of morphological adaptations for
obligate carnivory. Although the musculoskeletal anatomy of the Felidae has been studied …
obligate carnivory. Although the musculoskeletal anatomy of the Felidae has been studied …
Feline faces: Unraveling the social function of domestic cat facial signals
L Scott, BN Florkiewicz - Behavioural Processes, 2023 - Elsevier
Lately, there has been a growing interest in studying domestic cat facial signals, but most of
this research has centered on signals produced during human-cat interactions or pain. The …
this research has centered on signals produced during human-cat interactions or pain. The …
2024 AAFP intercat tension guidelines: recognition, prevention and management
I Rodan, D Ramos, H Carney… - Journal of Feline …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Social tension or conflict between household cats is common but, because it often manifests
as subtle behavioral changes, it can go unnoticed; it is precisely because most signs are …
as subtle behavioral changes, it can go unnoticed; it is precisely because most signs are …
[HTML][HTML] The amicable rabbit–interactions between pet rabbits and their caregivers based on a questionnaire survey
P Dobos, LN Kulik, P Pongrácz - Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2023 - Elsevier
As the popularity of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) kept as pets is steadily growing, the
applied aspects of rabbit-human interactions draws increased attention. Factors, such as …
applied aspects of rabbit-human interactions draws increased attention. Factors, such as …
Cats just want to have fun: Associations between play and welfare in domestic cats
Play is often considered an indicator and promotor of animal welfare and may facilitate
closer cat-human relationships. However, few studies have empirically investigated these …
closer cat-human relationships. However, few studies have empirically investigated these …
[HTML][HTML] Situational analysis of cat ownership and cat caring behaviors in a community with high shelter admissions of cats
J Rand, R Scotney, A Enright… - Animals: an Open …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Simple Summary Management of stray cats in urban areas is an ongoing challenge in
Australia, and many are euthanized, particularly in disadvantaged regions. The Australian …
Australia, and many are euthanized, particularly in disadvantaged regions. The Australian …