ReviewVeterinary journal (London, England : 1997)
CATastrophic myths part 1: Common misconceptions about the social behavior of domestic cats and implications for their health, welfare, and management.
Review in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997). The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Feline management practices and resource provision in the UK: A questionnaire-based study of 565 caregivers.The Veterinary record · 2025Article
- Infrared Thermography and Physiological Variables as Methods for Recognizing Fear in Domestic Cats (Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- The neurobiological basis of emotions and their connection to facial expressions in non-human mammals: insights in nonverbal communication.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Review
- CATastrophic myths part 2: Common misconceptions about the environmental, nutritional, and genetic management of domestic cats and their welfare implications.Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)Review
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Abstract
Cats are among the most popular pets worldwide, but there are still major gaps in the public's general understanding of their social behaviors and related needs, including for socialization. In addition to these knowledge gaps, people often have negative or ambivalent attitudes about cats, which can directly impact their welfare outcomes. Insufficient attention to the behavioral ecology and development of cat sociality, along with failure to account for their highly variable individual preferences and tolerance for social behaviors can lead them to experience distress that undermines both their welfare and the human-animal bond. As Part 1 of a two-part series addressing common myths about cats, the purpose of this first paper is to review and debunk common misperceptions about the social needs and behaviors of cats, including misunderstandings about their social lives and abilities to bond with humans. We also identify where opportunities exist to improve socialization of cats and to advance research in related areas that might better support their behavior and welfare needs.
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