Semiochemicals from Domestic Cat Urine and Feces Reduce Use of Scratching Surfaces

Scratching is a natural behavior in cats but can cause damage to household furnishings. In this work, we sought to identify potential semiochemicals in the urine and feces of domestic cats that may modify cat scratching behavior. Sex differences among adult, intact cats were examined for volatile mo...

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Main Authors: Lingna Zhang, Edgar O. Aviles-Rosa, Zhaowei Bian, Kaz Surowiec, John J. McGlone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/3/520