Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 193-196 , November 2007

Adaptation of domestic cats to confinement

  • Ellen C. Jongman, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Ellen C. Jongman, PhD, DPI Werribee, 600 Sneydes Road, Werribee 3030, Victoria, Australia; Phone: +61 39742 0468; Fax: +61 39742 0400.

References 

  1. Anderson WP, Reid CM, Jennings GL. Pet ownership and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Med. J. Aust. 1992;157:298–301
  2. Bernstein PL, Strack M. A game of cat and house: Spatial patterns and behavior of 14 demestic cats (Felis catus) in the home. Anthrozoos. 1996;9:25–39
  3. Blackshaw JK. Behavioral Problems of Cats: Part II. Austr. Vet. Pract. 1985;15:164–168
  4. Brambell FWR. Report on the Technical Committee to Enquire into the Welfare of Livestock kept under Intensive Husbandry Systems. London: HMSO; 1965;
  5. Budiansky S. The Character of Cats: The Origin, Intelligence, Behavior and Stratagems of Felis silvestris catus. London: Phoenix, Orion Books Ltd.; 2003;
  6. Crowell-Davis SL, Curtis TM, Knowles RJ. Social organization in the cat: a modern understanding. J. Feline Med. Surg. 2004;6:19–28
  7. Heidenburger E. Housing conditions and behavioral problems of indoor cats as assessed by their owners. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 1997;52:345–364
  8. Karsh EB, Turner DC. The human-cat relationship. In:  Turner DC,  Bateson P editor. The Domestic Cat: The Biology of its Behavior. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press; 1988;p. 159–177
  9. MacCallum Research Pty. Ltd. in association with H. Mackay . A Study of Our Attitudes to Cat and Dog Ownership: Motivations and Benefits of Ownership: the Personal, Familial and Social Context. Melbourne: Petcare Information and Advisory Service; 1992;
  10. McHarg M, Baldock C, Headey B, Robinson A. National People and Pets Survey. Urban Animal Management Coalition. 1995;Available at: http://www.petnet.com.au/People_and_Pets/52UAMR.HTML
  11. Patronek GJ, Beck AM, Glickman LT. Dynamics of dog and cat populations in the community. J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 1997;210:637–642
  12. Rochlitz I. A review of the housing requirements of domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) kept in the home. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 2005;93:97–109
  13. Scott PW, Stevenson MF, Cooper JE. Secretary of State's Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. Norwich: Her Majesty's Stationary Office; 2000;
  14. Voith VL. Verhaltingsprobleme bei der Katze. In:  Anderson RS,  Meyer H editor. Hannover: Schluetersche Verlagsanstalt; 1984;p. 217–228
  15. Young RJ. Environmental Enrichment for Captive Animals. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Science Ltd.; 2003;
  16. Zaunbrecher KI, Smith RE. Neutering of feral cats as an alternative to eradication programs. J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 1993;203:449–452

PII: S1558-7878(07)00227-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.09.003

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 193-196 , November 2007