Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 244-247 , November 2008

Owner observations can provide data for constructive behavior analysis in normal pet cats in Australia

  • Kim Kendall, BVSc, MACVSc (medicine of cats and animal behavior)

      Affiliations

    • East Chatswood Cat Clinic, Willoughby NSW, Australia
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  • Jacqui Ley, BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Veterinary Behaviour)

      Affiliations

    • Animal Behavior Consultations, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia 3193
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints and correspondence: Dr. Jacqui Ley, East Chatswood Cat Clinic, 144 Dalgetty Rd, BEAUMARIS Vic 3193

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PII: S1558-7878(08)00062-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2008.03.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 244-247 , November 2008