The behaviour of laboratory colony cats and their reactions to a familiar and unfamiliar person

Podberscek, Anthony L.; Blackshaw, J. K.; Beattie, A. W.

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“…Cats use raised structures more often than the floor of their pens (Podberscek et al 1991, Rochlitz et a1. 1998 and high structures, which provide vantage points, are used more frequently than low ones (Durman 1991, Roy 1992, Smith et a1.…”

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“…In recent years however, with increasing interest in applied ethology and animal welfare, research has been carried out on the behaviour and welfare of cats kept in different environments. These environments include laboratories (podberscek et al 1991, McCune 1992, van den Bos & de Cock Buning 1994b, van den Bos 1998, animal shelters (Durman 1991, McCune 1992, Roy 1992, Smith et a1. 1994, Kessler & Turner 1997, Rochlitz 1997, quarantine and boarding catteries (Kessler & Turner 1997, Rochlitz et a1.…”

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Recommendations for the housing and care of domestic cats in laboratories

Rochlitz

2000

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In recent years, with increasing interest in applied ethology and animal welfare, research has been carried out on the behaviour and welfare of cats kept in different environments. These include laboratories, animal shelters, quarantine and boarding catteries and the home. This article presents a review of this research, makes recommendations for the housing and care of cats in laboratories, and comments on existing Codes of Practice.

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Recommendations for the housing and care of domestic cats in laboratories

Rochlitz

2000

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“…Still, these studies have already revealed insight into such varying topics as dominance hierarchies and the existence of dominance and submissive behaviours (e.g. van den Bos & de Cock Buning 1994a,b;van den Bos 1995 a,b,d;Feldman 1994;Natoli.& De Vito 1991;Macdonald et al 1987;Podberscek et al 1991), the role of allogrooming (van den Bos 1995c) and cooperation between females in raising their offspring (Macdonald et al 1987). Yet, an important aspect still unknown is how and which behavioural patterns collectively play a role in maintaining group cohesion or in regulating relationships between females in groups either under free-ranging or confined conditions.…”

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“…At the same time there has been a growing interest in social behaviour of cats under confined conditions (e.g. van den Bos & de Cock Buning 1994a,b;van den Bos 1995a,b,c,d;Brown 1993;Feldman 1994;Podberscek et al 1991;Smith et al 1994), partly because of questions concerning the welfare of cats in groups under these conditions and partly because studies under confined conditions contribute to understanding cat social behaviour under free-ranging conditions (see van den Bos & de Cock Buning 1994a). Leyhausen (1979) was among the first to publish a comprehensive and insightful study on social behaviour of domestic cats (in confinement).…”

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Clusters in social behaviour of female domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) living in confinement

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Vries

1996

J. Ethol.

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--Associations between different agonistic and affiliative behavioural patterns of female domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) were studied. In three groups of intact cats living in confinement frequencies of fourteen agonistic and affiliative behavioural patterns were recorded. The technique of factor analysis (Principal Components Analysis followed by varimax rotation on a dyads X behavioural patterns matrix) was used to detect clusters in these behavioural patterns. Five factors (or types of interindividual relationships) were extracted per group. They accounted collectively for at least 77% of the total variance present in the data. Although differences existed between groups with respect to behavioural patterns included in each factor, four clusters of behaviours could be discriminated: (I) social rubbing, lordosis and rolling in front of partner (sexual behaviour), (II) allogrooming, social sniffing, nosing, sniffing rear and treading (inspection-affiliative behaviour), (III) offensive behaviour and staring, and (IV) defensive behaviour and staring. The role of these clusters in group living is discussed.

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“…The use of vertical space in captivity is important for cats in terms of activity and monitoring surroundings. It is well documented that cats prefer elevated vantage points for comfort and security (Podberscek, Blackshaw et al 1991, Rochlitz 1999, Rochlitz 2005, Ellis 2009). Therefore, cats with the ability to climb and be elevated in their enclosure are likely to be less stressed.…”

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The Australian excess cat population: An exploration of cat admissions and outcomes to RSPCA shelters

Alberthsen¹

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It is estimated that more than 60% of cats admitted to animal shelters in Australia are euthanased. Euthanasia of healthy cats as an outcome to shelter entry is of concern for shelters, councils, and the community. Attempts made by government, welfare agencies, and community organisations to manage both cat entry to shelters and their subsequent euthanasia have achieved limited improvements. The percentage of cats euthanased has remained constant for the past decade, and a lack of fundamental statistical information about cat admission to shelters makes it difficult to understand the extent of the excess cat problem, to develop effective management strategies, and to evaluate the success of strategies employed.The aim of this thesis was to rigorously examine cat admissions and outcomes at RSPCA shelters throughout Australia. With this information it was possible to begin to address the paucity of available data and establish a nuanced description of the cat population admitted to shelters and the risk of euthanasia. From this, evidence-based recommendations for policy development, preventative measures, and future interventions were developed.Almost half of RSPCA cat admissions were stray (47%) and, when age, gender, breed, desexed status prior to admission, feral status, and year were accounted for, strays were just as likely as owner-surrendered cats to be rehomed (OR1.1; 95% CI 1.0-1.2: P<0.001). The percentage of cats categorised as desexed prior to admission was high (36%) in comparison to other studies, but low considering that only 47% of owner-surrendered cats were desexed and the reported desexing rate for owned cats is 90% or more. No differences in monthly adult cat admission patterns were observed when compared to December (the month with the highest overall cat intake). However, seasonal admission patterns differed significantly for kitten admissions (regardless of the kitten age definition for each state), with most kittens admitted in the summer months (November -February) (P<0.001). The most common reason for surrender of cats was for owner-related reasons (82%); the most frequent was due to accommodation issues (21% of all owner-related reasons for surrender). Overall, 58% of 195,387 cat admissions included in this research were euthanased as an outcome to admission. The most common reasons were medical (31%) and age (22%).When shelter practices were scrutinised, it was found that the presence and enforcement of quarantine measures on admission of new cats, the provision of climbing enrichment, and shelter capacity were all significantly associated with the risk of euthanasia. Additionally, 3 from the participants in our study, it was revealed that shelters generally operated on an all or nothing approach to policy and practices. Interestingly, the presence or absence of behavioural assessments for cats, age specific policy, and attitudes of decision makers were not significantly associated with the risk of euthanasia.One of the important conclusions derived from these findings is that a...

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The behaviour of laboratory colony cats and their reactions to a familiar and unfamiliar person

Cited by 69 publications

References 16 publications

Recommendations for the housing and care of domestic cats in laboratories

Recommendations for the housing and care of domestic cats in laboratories

Clusters in social behaviour of female domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) living in confinement

The Australian excess cat population: An exploration of cat admissions and outcomes to RSPCA shelters

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