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Shadow, a catCats, 2007
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A bibliography and Web site resources related to the housing, husbandry, health and welfare of cats.
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Enriching the Environment of the Laboratory Cat
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
This paper introduces the problems of confinement experienced by domestic cats, the principles of enrichment relevant to this species and the role of enrichment in preventing and relieving problems.
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A catEnvironmentally Enriched Housing for Domestic Cats
Animal Welfare Institute.
An article discussing appropriate long-term housing for cats under study which is sanitary, stimulating and safe.
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Comfortable Quarters for Cats in Research Institutions
Animal Welfare Institute.
Information on social housing, enclosure size and design, and interactions with humans for cats in research environments.
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The Laboratory Cat  (PDF|133 KB)
Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching Ltd.
Provides laboratory cat information on colony husbandry, housing, nutrition, anesthetics and analgesics, technical procedures, and diseases.
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Assessment of Pain in Cats  (PDF|57 KB)
University of Sydney. Veterinary Information Portal.
This 2007 essay outlines the problems in recognizing the signs of pain in cats and in asssessing pain. It also examines the use of a behavioral scoring system to reliably assess pain in cats.
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Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats (2006)
National Academies Press.
Information from the National Academie's board on agriculture and natural resources on the nutritional needs of dogs and cats.
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The Cat in Biomedical Research
University of Arizona.
The Department of University Animal Care has prepared this "self-instruction" module in Cats.
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Enrichment Strategies for Laboratory Animals from the Viewpoint of Clinical Veterinary Behavioral Medicine: Emphasis on Cats and Dogs  (PDF|149 KB)
ILAR Journal.
This review includes an emphasis on behavioral enrichment for the well-being of dogs and cats.
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Domestic CatPain in Cats
Colorado State University. International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.
This site provides a list of signs, causes and treatment of pain in cats. There is a video that explains how animals experience pain.
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Cats, 1994
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
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