Evaluating undesired scratching in domestic cats: a multifactorial approach to understand risk factors

IntroductionDespite being a natural feline behavior, scratching can become undesirable from a human perspective when directed at household items. This complex behavior can stem from various motivations, ranging from individual cat characteristics to environmental factors. This study investigates the...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Main Authors:	Yasemin Salgirli Demirbas, Joana Soares Pereira, Xavier De Jaeger, Laurianne Meppiel, Sarah Endersby, Gonçalo da Graça Pereira
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-07-01
Subjects:	domestic cat undesired scratching cat behavior environmental factors behavioural characteristics
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1403068/full