Cats who had a clear breed, for example ‘Siamese’ or ‘Bengal’, were grouped into their respective purebred category. Purebreds were grouped according to the guidelines from The Cat Fanciers’ Association (https://cfa.org/breeds/). All other cats were categorised as ‘mixed breed’ as mos...
Owner education on the use of positive reinforcement training for behavioral management could benefit those seeking to reduce unwanted scratching in the home. The current study highlights the need for future interventional and longitudinal research to explore the influence of these management techniques on...
Management: Give Your Cat an Escape Route This is by far your best option as you try to figure out your plan of action. Through management, you are basically keeping everybody safe. So, let's say Rover pesters Fluffy, and Fluffy attacks because she has no escape route. Then you will ...
This is the life stage where cats can become aggressive with one another, so watch for signs of behavioral issues if you have multiple cats in your home. Early socialization, training, and bonding efforts will determine how sociable and friendly your young adult cat is, and from the age of...
Behavioral changes can include sudden loss of appetite, signs of apprehension or nervousness, irritability, and hyperexcitability. The animal may seek solitude, or an otherwise unfriendly animal may become friendly. Uncharacteristic aggressiveness can develop; a normally calm and obedient animal may ...
Behavioral euthanasia conversations Essentials for raising a puppy Educating pet owners on animal communication The importance of multimodal analgesics in feline pain Obstructive vs restrictive breathing patterns The potential risks of diagnosing rabbits with GI stasis ...
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it is company policy that your premiums will never increase due to making claims on your policy. we liked petplan’s cat insurance for its accident waiting period, alternative treatment, behavioral treatment, dental, missing pet, cattery fees and more. however, there is a limit on animals that...
I am extremely pleased that last month the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) took this trend one step further with the publication of their Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines. This ground-breaking document acknowledges that your pet’s behavioral health is every bit as ...
Animals are also euthanased for behavioral reasons, poor health and to relieve crowding. In the baseline year of this study, the shelter impounded 3996 cats (71% as strays) and 4389 dogs (62% as strays). The shelter euthanased 2520 cats (63%) and 1936 dogs (44%). Intake and ...