Owner observations regarding cat scratching behavior: an internet-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study was performed to examine aspects of the cat, environment and scratching post that might influence scratching behavior, in an effort to determine how inappropriate scratching behavior might be refocused on acceptable targets.

Methods

An internet survey, posted on several public websites, gathered details about scratching behavior, as described by owners in their home environments, from 4331 respondents over a 4 month period. Responses from 39 different countries were analyzed, mostly from the USA, Canada and the UK.

Results

Owners offered traditionally recommended scratching substrates including rope, cardboard, carpet and wood. Rope was most frequently used when offered, although carpet was offered most commonly. Most owners provided at least one

SUBMITTER: Wilson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11112215 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature