Self-reported cat-friendly practices and attitudes of German, French and Swiss veterinarians.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was two-fold: first, to investigate the attitudes and application of cat-friendly practices among German, French and Swiss veterinarians during consultations; and second, to gain a better understanding of the relationship between the demographics of the veterinarians and variations in the application of cat-friendly practices and attitudes.

Methods

A bilingual questionnaire structured around the capability, opportunity, motivation and behaviour (COM-B) model of human behaviour was distributed to veterinarians in Germany, France and Switzerland. Using Likert scales, participants were asked to report on their application of cat-friendly practices during consultations and their attitudes towards cat-friendly methods. The proportion of cat-friend

SUBMITTER: Griesser AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863235 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature