The effects of restricting the environment on the level of separation anxiety in the Domestic House Cat (Felis silvestris catus).
Introduction
According to PFMA’s pet population report, for 2017 it is estimated that 12million of UK households have pets with approximately 17% of this figure representing the cat population of the UK (Pet Food Manufacturers Association 2017). There are many recognised reasons for the popularity of cats as household pets in the UK; a source of company, companionship and more recently discovered a source of emotional support for humans seeking social interactions (Stammbach & Turner 1999). However, improper treatment of domestic animals by humans, in particular - cats, may be the cause of various often overlooked …show more content…
J & Heath. S. 2005. Behaviour Problems in Small Animals – Practical Advice for the Veterinary Team. Saunders.
Eriksson, M. Keeling, L. J. Rehn, T. 2017 Cats and owners interact more with each other after a longer duration of separation. PLoS ONE 12 (10): e0185599
Herron, M. E., & Buffington, C. A. T. 2012 “Environmental Enrichment for Indoor Cats: Implementing Enrichment.” Compendium (Yardley, PA) 34.1: E3
Landsberg, G.; Hunthausen, W. & Ackerman, L. 2004. Handbook of behavioural problems of the dog and cat / (2nd ed.). Edinburgh; London: Saunders.
Loberg, J. M. & Lundmark, F. 2016. The effect of space on behaviour in large groups of domestic cats kept indoors. Applied Animal Behaviour Science.
Lorenz, K. (1937). The companion in the bird’s world. Auk, 54, 243-73.
Pet Care Rx 2005. Separation anxiety in cats: Lessening Your Cat’s Anxiety https://www.petcarerx.com/article/separation-anxiety-in-cats/916 (accessed on 03/11/2017)
Pet Food Manufacturers Association 2017. https://www.pfma.org.uk/pet-population-2017 (accessed 2/11/2017)
S.E. Lowe, J.W.S. Bradshaw. 2001. Ontogeny of individuality in the domestic cat in home environment Animal Behaviour., 61 pp. …show more content…
2002. Separation anxiety syndrome in cats: 136 cases (1991–2000). J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 220: 1028–1033
Schwartz S. 2003. Separation anxiety syndrome in dogs and cats. J Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 222:
Introduction
According to PFMA’s pet population report, for 2017 it is estimated that 12million of UK households have pets with approximately 17% of this figure representing the cat population of the UK (Pet Food Manufacturers Association 2017). There are many recognised reasons for the popularity of cats as household pets in the UK; a source of company, companionship and more recently discovered a source of emotional support for humans seeking social interactions (Stammbach & Turner 1999). However, improper treatment of domestic animals by humans, in particular - cats, may be the cause of various often overlooked …show more content…
J & Heath. S. 2005. Behaviour Problems in Small Animals – Practical Advice for the Veterinary Team. Saunders.
Eriksson, M. Keeling, L. J. Rehn, T. 2017 Cats and owners interact more with each other after a longer duration of separation. PLoS ONE 12 (10): e0185599
Herron, M. E., & Buffington, C. A. T. 2012 “Environmental Enrichment for Indoor Cats: Implementing Enrichment.” Compendium (Yardley, PA) 34.1: E3
Landsberg, G.; Hunthausen, W. & Ackerman, L. 2004. Handbook of behavioural problems of the dog and cat / (2nd ed.). Edinburgh; London: Saunders.
Loberg, J. M. & Lundmark, F. 2016. The effect of space on behaviour in large groups of domestic cats kept indoors. Applied Animal Behaviour Science.
Lorenz, K. (1937). The companion in the bird’s world. Auk, 54, 243-73.
Pet Care Rx 2005. Separation anxiety in cats: Lessening Your Cat’s Anxiety https://www.petcarerx.com/article/separation-anxiety-in-cats/916 (accessed on 03/11/2017)
Pet Food Manufacturers Association 2017. https://www.pfma.org.uk/pet-population-2017 (accessed 2/11/2017)
S.E. Lowe, J.W.S. Bradshaw. 2001. Ontogeny of individuality in the domestic cat in home environment Animal Behaviour., 61 pp. …show more content…
2002. Separation anxiety syndrome in cats: 136 cases (1991–2000). J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 220: 1028–1033
Schwartz S. 2003. Separation anxiety syndrome in dogs and cats. J Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 222: