Pregledni rad

https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.53.5.13

Factors and issues of pet cat welfare

Željko Pavičić ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Leon Pečarić ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Ivana Sabolek ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Kristina Matković ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Mario Ostović ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Sažetak

Cats are among the most numerous pet animals in the Western world. As pets, they depend on their owners and often are exposed to stressful stimuli due to the lack of owner knowledge and information about their species/breed-specific needs. This paper summarises the most common and prominent factors and issues of pet cat welfare. The main causes of poor cat welfare are primarily inadequate accommodation and nutrition along with the inability to express species- specific behaviour. Such conditions can result in the onset of disease, behavioural disorders, or unwanted behaviours. Therefore, owners should be informed about their pet’s needs before obtaining a cat to ensure its good physical and mental health.

Ključne riječi

cats; pet animals; behaviour; health; animal welfare

Hrčak ID:

271843

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/271843

Datum izdavanja:

20.12.2021.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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