Associations among weight loss, stress, and upper respiratory tract infection in shelter cats

Tanaka, Aki; Wagner, Denae; Kass, Philip H.; Hurley, Kate

doi:10.2460/javma.240.5.570

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“…Often the assessment of the Stress Score coincided with the long periods of relaxation. This tool have been used in many studies when assessing stress in cats Turner, 1997, 1999b;Ottway and Hawkins, 2003;McCobb et al, 2005;Dybdall et al, 2007;Kry and Casey, 2007;Gooding et al, 2012;Tanaka et al, 2012;Broadley et al, 2013;Moore and Bain, 2013;Rehnberg et al, 2015). It can be difficult to compare the results from different studies using the tool since the calculations from scores differ between studies.…”

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The effect of space on behaviour in large groups of domestic cats kept indoors

Loberg

Lundmark

2016

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

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The effect of space on behaviour in large groups of domestic cats kept indoors

Loberg

Lundmark

2016

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

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“…32,33 Cats faced with unexpected changes to their management may decrease appetite and water intake, avoid elimination for 24 hours (potentially increasing the risk of constipation), and defecate outside the litter tray. 34 In general, food intake and stress seem to be negatively correlated in cats, 28 whereas in dogs, associations have been made between increased stress and coprophagia 35 and inflammatory bowel disease. 36 The Integument…”

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“…26,27 In catteries, it has been found that cats exhibiting high levels of stress are about 5 times more likely to develop upper respiratory tract infection compared with cats exhibiting lower levels. 28 Stress during pregnancy in both human and nonhuman animals can also reduce immunocompetence in the offspring. 29,30 Gastrointestinal System…”

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Stress—Its Effects on Health and Behavior

Mills

Karagiannis

Zulch

2014

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

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Stressors impact on all areas of a pet's life, potentially to the detriment of their well-being. In addition, should this lead to behavior change, it is likely to cause strain in the owner-pet relationship with an increased risk of relinquishment. Understanding why events may be perceived as stressful to a given individual is essential in remedying their effect. Clinicians need to be skilled in recognizing and categorizing potential stressors as well as auditing the background stress in the animal's environment as only once this has been accomplished can specific measures be implemented to reduce the effects of the stress load.

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“…Several diseases as well as unwanted feline behaviors have been associated with stressful environmental situations. [1][2][3] Providing an appropriate environment for feline patients in their home and at the veterinary practice can prevent, improve or resolve these problems. 4,5 The terms environmental enrichment and environmental modifications have been used extensively in the literature to refer to environmental changes for the benefit of the cat.…”

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AAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines

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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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Guidelines rationale: A cat’s level of comfort with its environment is intrinsically linked to its physical health, emotional wellbeing and behavior. Having a basic understanding of the cat’s species-specific environmental needs and how cats interact with their environment will provide a foundation for addressing these fundamental requirements. Environmental needs: Addressing environmental needs is essential (not optional) for optimum wellbeing of the cat. Environmental needs include those relating not only to the cat’s physical surroundings (indoors or outdoors; in the home environment or at the veterinary practice) but also those affecting social interaction, including responses to human contact. Five ‘pillars’ framework: The authorship panel has organized the Guidelines around five primary concepts (‘pillars’) that provide the framework for a healthy feline environment. Understanding these principles and the unique environmental needs of the cat will help veterinarians, cat owners and care-givers to reduce stress, the incidence of stress-related disorders, and unwanted behavior in their feline patients and pets. The recommendations in the Guidelines apply to all pet cats, regardless of lifestyle.

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Associations among weight loss, stress, and upper respiratory tract infection in shelter cats

Abstract: Results indicated that cats admitted to an animal shelter were likely to lose weight while in the shelter and likely to develop URI, and that cats that had high stress scores were more likely to develop URI.

Cited by 125 publications

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The effect of space on behaviour in large groups of domestic cats kept indoors

The effect of space on behaviour in large groups of domestic cats kept indoors

Stress—Its Effects on Health and Behavior

AAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines

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