Recent advances in the welfare of domestic cats (Felis catus) in animal shelters
Author: Jobbins, Sarah Elizabeth Published: 2016 Description: Welfare of domestic cats in shelters
Essay Tag: Cats
Understanding Feline Obesity, Successful Interventions and Prevention
Understanding Feline Obesity, Successful Interventions and Prevention
Author: Pritchard, Emily Published: 2015 Description: Discusses the implications of the human-animal bond, societal perceptions of obesity and environmental factors for managing feline obesity.
Obesity in Domestic Cats on the Rise
Obesity in Domestic Cats on the Rise
Author: Parker, Ellen Published: 2015 Description: A discussion of human factors involved in the high prevalence of obesity in domestic cats.
Improving the welfare of cats in animal shelters
Improving the welfare of cats in animal shelters
Author: Khoo, Deborah Published: 2012 Description: Investigates the behaviour of cats in shelters as a key to improving their welfare
Recent advances in non-surgical contraception as a humane method for controlling feral cat populations
Recent advances in non-surgical contraception as a humane method for controlling feral cat populations
Author: Wesson, Elizabeth Published: 2012 Description: Discusses three non-surgical methods of contraception that are more humane, less costly, less technical, and less invasive than those currently in use in the field
A Review of Current Methods used to control Free-roaming Cat Populations and their Effects on Feline Welfare
A Review of Current Methods used to control Free-roaming Cat Populations and their Effects on Feline Welfare
Author: Hodges, Laura Published: 2011 Description: Assesses different methods for controlling free roaming cat populations, with cat welfare in mind.
Review of Risk Factors for Feline Obesity: Investigating factors that contribute to its frequency
Review of Risk Factors for Feline Obesity: Investigating factors that contribute to its frequency
Author: Fredenburg, Caitlin Published: 2011 Description: Discusses possible ways of managing feline obesity, including education of owners and pet-food companies.
Recent Advances in the Weight Management of Obese Cats
Recent Advances in the Weight Management of Obese Cats
Author: Yao, Ye Published: 2010 Description: Discusses the many factors associated with obesity in cats, and highlights studies on prevention and treatment.
Indoor-housing of the Domestic Cat (Felis silvestris catus): a question of welfare
Indoor-housing of the Domestic Cat (Felis silvestris catus): a question of welfare
Author: Gibb-Cumming, Veronica Published: 2006 Description: Animal Welfare essay – explores the welfare pros and cons of indoor housing for cats.
The Effects of Housing on the Stress Levels of Cats Boarding at Catteries and Animal Shelters
The Effects of Housing on the Stress Levels of Cats Boarding at Catteries and Animal Shelters
Author: Wearne, Chris Published: 2000 Description: Animal Welfare essay on the effects of housing on boarding cats.