A cat’s behavioral responses are directly related to its emotions. A cat-friendly environment minimizes the cat’s protective emotions and improves the experience for the cat, the caregiver, and the team, writes Kelly St. Denis MSc, DVM, DABVP, who focuses on the veterinary hospital in this article.
The information is also applicable to boarding, daycare and pet services environments.
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice, February 12, 2024. Link.
Creating a cat friendly environment does not require expensive renovations but rather thoughtful, creative ways to adapt to cats’ needs in ways that give them a sense of control and safety.”
INSIGHTS: Searching for images to accompany this post, we noticed most showed cats on slick surfaces, not on soft surfaces they find more comfortable. See Figure 4.