Coming October 22, 2024
A Professional’s Guide to Feline Behaviour
A Professional’s Guide to Feline Behaviour is an invaluable resource for the feline professional, yet written in such an accessible way that it would be of interest to anyone who shares their life with a cat and wants to gain a deeper understanding of their behaviour.
The book is presented in easy-to-navigate sections, each packed with practical advice and the colour illustrations, tables and graphics throughout make it approachable for every type of reader.
ISBN: 9781032171999
What this guide offers:
- A greater understanding of cats and how to meet their needs.
- How to recognise and mitigate negative emotions and deal with challenges that cats face both at home and particularly in the workplace.
- How to analyse feline behaviour accurately, with a view to designing a tailored behaviour modification plan.
- Comprehensive information on common, and not so common, problematic feline behaviours.
- The fundamentals of learning theory, with step-by-step training guides.
- Real-life case studies, accompanied with behaviour plans that integrate clinically proven methods to help manage or resolve a range of behaviour issues.
Written by Caroline Clark, a Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist and RCVS listed veterinary nurse, this well-researched book draws from her knowledge and professional experiences, offering a unique insight into feline behaviour.
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Feline Facts
A few fascinating feline facts and snippets of information that will feature in the book…
- The longer an object has been scratched, the more significant it is for the cat. So if it looks tatty don’t throw it out, at least not until a new object has been introduced and well used!
- Cats sleep on and off for an average 12 to 18 hours a day. This is thought to be an adaptation that allows them to be fully rested and alert so they can escape from predators and to help them conserve energy for hunting.
- Short bursts of grooming are commonly seen in cats after some conflict or arousal (e.g. in the middle of play). This is a displacement behaviour that, provided it is not excessive, is a normal part of the cats’ behaviour repertoire.
- Getting an idea of a cat’s age in human years can be done by applying the following formula: The first two years of their life equates to 24 human years. Every year thereafter is equivalent to 4 human years. For example, a 17-year-old cat would be equivalent to an 84 year-old human”
- Research has shown that providing a hiding box in a new shelter environment for the first weeks after arrival was important for enabling the cat to cope effectively with stressors (Vinke, C.M, Godijn, L.M, van der Leij, W.J.R. 2014).
