Socialising kitties: A quantitative survey of US cat owner attitudes towards kitten and adult cat socialisation programmes.

ABSTRACT: Socialisation is important for normal social and behavioural development in companion animals. However, little research has focused on kitten socialisation or owner attitudes towards kitten socialisation programmes. Thus, we used a quantitative online survey to describe US cat owner attitudes towards kitten socialisation and elucidate aspects of socialisation programmes deemed important by owners. Questions (n = 45) included participant demographics, participant experiences with socialisation, information regarding participants' cats (Felis catus), where participants receive socialisation information, and rating the importance of socialisation components. Participants were recruited via advertisements posted on social media and an online news article. Of the 2,238 responses, partici

SUBMITTER: Link JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12277100 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature