Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 5-16 , July 2006

Cat ownership in Australia: Barriers to ownership and behavior

  • Kim Kendall, BVSc, MACVSc

      Affiliations

    • East Chatswood Cat Clinic, 329 Penshurst Street, Willoughby N.S.W. 2068 Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Kim Kendall, East Chatswood Cat Clinic, 329 Penhurst Street, Willoughby N.S.W. 2068 Australia
    • ,
  • Jacqui Ley, BSVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Animal Behaviour)

      Affiliations

    • Animal Behaviour Consultations, 144 Dalgetty Rd, Beaumaris Vic 3193 Australia 3193

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2006.04.009

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 5-16 , July 2006

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