Cat–Owner Relationship and Cat Behaviour: Effects of the COVID-19 Confinement and Implications for Feline Management

Cat–Owner Relationship and Cat Behaviour: Effects of the COVID-19 Confinement and Implications for Feline Management

The restrictive measures implemented to stem the spread of COVID-19 abruptly changed the lives of many cats and their owners. This study explored whether the lockdown in Italy affected the cat–owner relationship, as well as cat behaviour and welfare. A survey that included questions on owner and cat...

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Main Authors: Giacomo Riggio, Carmen Borrelli, Patrizia Piotti, Anna Grondona, Angelo Gazzano, Francesco P. Di Iacovo, Jaume Fatjó, Jonathan E. Bowen, Daniel Mota-Rojas, Federica Pirrone, Chiara Mariti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
cat welfare
cat–owner relationship
COVID-19
cat–owner interactions
lockdown
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/7/369

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