Feline management practices and resource provision in the UK: A questionnaire-based study of 565 caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guidelines stating the requirements of an appropriate and healthy feline environment may not always be followed, with resource allocation and distribution misunderstood, reducing welfare and potentially resulting in problem behaviours.

Methods

A 35-question online survey examining diet, provision of the five pillars of feline environmental needs and problem behaviours was conducted. Analysis was performed to assess recommendation compliance and associations between resource provision and problem behaviours.

Results

Surveys from 565 households were analysed. Most (56.1%) households had two or more cats, and 58.2% of cats had outdoor access. A resting place providing privacy (pillar 1) was provided by 94.5% of households. While key resources were generally pr

SUBMITTER: Taylor S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12315624 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature