Kitten counselling: preventive counselling from birth to adulthood

Authors: Landsberg G
Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Volume 2014 AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Issue Behaviour, May 2014
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

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Abstract: Veterinarians and staff must work together as a team to introduce cat owners to the concepts of normal feline behaviour, reward based training, and establishing healthy social relationships. This can be complemented by handouts, DVD’s and a list of reading recommendations. In addition, the clinic website should be populated with links to guide owners to sites you recommend. In one study cat owners given educational material were at reduced risk for relinquishment while cats that went outdoors, were not neutered or were housesoiling were at greater risk...

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