Before, During and After the Pandemic: Effects of the COVID-19 Lockdown on the Welfare, Behavior and Body Condition of Domestic Cats (Felis catus)

Journal of Veterinary Behavior, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 78, P. 45 - 56

Published: Feb. 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Paws and Protocols: The Dual Effects of pet Species on Preventive Health Behaviors During COVID-19

Psychological Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 15, 2025

Previous research has demonstrated that exposure to dogs (or cats) can evoke stereotypical temperaments and behaviors associated with these pet species, thereby activating a promotion-focused or prevention-focused motivational mindset. Although the effects of on consumer judgments have been established, health consequences remain unclear. Evidence indicates individuals tend be more risk-seeking, while are concerned safety. Based findings, we predicted exposed would less likely comply measures during pandemic compared those cats, due their differing regulatory focuses. In Study 1, found dog owners self-reported adherence virus-containment than cat owners. Moving beyond correlational evidence self-report measures, 2 revealed who recalled experiences interacting exhibited actual virus-mitigation behavior cats. Using different priming procedure involving viewing pictures, 3 replicated findings 2. Furthermore, results indicated focus mediated this effect. Together, suggest influences individuals’ COVID-19 through fit.

Language: Английский

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Psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: Combining a web survey with experience sampling methodology

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(3), P. e0282649 - e0282649

Published: March 24, 2023

COVID-19-related regulations have impacted the economy and people's well-being, highlighting long-standing problem of inequality. This research explored how restrictive policies, such as a lockdown or social distancing, affected well-being. In Study 1, cross-sectional online survey (N = 685), we examined associations between socio-economic characteristics, number resources, their relative change, stress levels, support policies. We found that financial loss due to COVID-19, children at home, intensity measures were associated with higher by measures. The lower for was observed among those who experienced had more less frequently accessed information in media, did not perform self-isolation. Men generally supportive restrictions than women, new COVID-19 cases negatively related support. Lower positively life satisfaction. 2, an experience-sampling (Nparticipants 46, Nresponses 1112), participants rated well-being level available resources daily one month. increases characterized satisfaction levels boredom, communication being outdoors. summary, findings resource demand framework, which states people access can better cope demands Implications policies interventions improve are discussed.

Language: Английский

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Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Behavioural Tendencies of Cats and Dogs in Japan

Animals, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(13), P. 2217 - 2217

Published: July 6, 2023

Physical and mental effects stemming from COVID-19 have impacted not only people’s lives but also the of their pets, which in recent years are often seen as members family. This study aimed to explore impact pandemic Japan on pets owners. Participants reported changes physical activity health, well working conditions frequency interaction with before after behavioural restrictions due pandemic. We asked about pets’ behaviours using Feline Behavioural Assessment Research Questionnaire (Fe-BARQ) Canine (C-BARQ). showed that most cat dog owners spent more time at home contact increased. However, this higher stress-related (e.g., cats: excessive grooming; dogs: aggression towards owners) among whose increased interaction. Furthermore, owners’ low health was correlated high touch sensitivity) pets. The results indicate lockdown caused by may affected between consequently behaviours. Therefore, there is concern lifestyle patterns pandemics could form a negative feedback loop status both

Language: Английский

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Factors associated with play behavior in human-cat dyads

Journal of Veterinary Behavior, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 52-53, P. 21 - 30

Published: May 22, 2022

Language: Английский

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Why can't we be friends? Exploring factors associated with cat owners' perceptions of the cat-cat relationship in two-cat households

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: March 27, 2023

Most research examining cat behavior in multi-cat households lacks focus on one group size. This gap knowledge reduces generalizability of findings to specific compositions cats households. Given that many cat-owning Canada and the US are comprised two cats, following study used a cross-sectional survey explore owners' perceptions cat-cat relationship two-cat US. A total 6,529 owners completed online questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were summarize data logistic regression model assess various explanatory variables (i.e., household, management, cat-specific factors) associated with participants perceiving their cats' as negative. The showed more likely perceive negative if both spayed females, adult or mature, have large age, not related, access outdoors, show aggression toward people other animals home. Having multiple litterbox feeding areas also relationship. Overall, complex interplay, directionality, temporality these factors requires further investigation for full understanding how improve More is needed provide evidence-based recommendations managing supporting positive

Language: Английский

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The Well-Being of Companion Animal Caregivers and Their Companion Animals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Scoping Review

Animals, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(20), P. 3294 - 3294

Published: Oct. 22, 2023

It is important to understand the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on animal caregivers and their companion animals in order inform responses future crises. Prior research inconsistent, with benefits companionship believed be overstated. In this scoping review, we searched four electronic databases hand-searched reference lists included studies. Over 4000 citations were found, 122 review. Reflecting pre-COVID literature, quantitative evidence association between psychological well-being during was mixed, numerous positive, negative, null findings reported. Studies highlighted pandemic, reported provide a routine, sense greater purpose, positive distraction from COVID-19, companionship, emotional support. However, participants also concerns about meeting animals' needs, fears catching or spreading virus, financial worries. Concerns what would happen if hospitalized led some delay testing treatment. Animals experienced (such as increased calmer mood) negative impacts clinginess separation anxiety). Companion should key consideration emergency preparedness plans.

Language: Английский

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

Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(7), P. 369 - 369

Published: July 18, 2022

The restrictive measures implemented to stem the spread of COVID-19 abruptly changed lives many cats and their owners. This study explored whether lockdown in Italy affected cat-owner relationship, as well cat behaviour welfare. A survey that included questions on owner cat's demographics, living environment, a modified version Cat/Dog Relationship Scale (C/DORS) was distributed online during completed by 548 owners, mainly women (81.6%). With regard C/DORS subscales, both emotional closeness interactions increased confinement, opposed reduction perceived costs. effect type job, family role owner's age scores suggests relationship improved for those owners that, due lockdown, time spent with cats. For 58.8% respondents, general did not change, but when changes occurred, they were mostly positive (20.4%). Attention-seeking demanding behaviours most (25.7%). Cats pre-existing problematic tended either remain stable or improve confinement. overall effects lockdown-related environmental suggest some aspects commonly management practices should be revised welfare normal circumstances.

Language: Английский

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A Comparison of People’s Attachments to Romantic Partners and Pet Cats

Anthrozoös, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 37(3), P. 519 - 533

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

The purposes of our study were to investigate the suitability human attachment concepts (anxiety and avoidance) in describing cats directly compare people's their romantic partner with that a pet cat. We used 12-item Experiences Close Relationships Scale-Short form (ECR-S) same measure adapted for cats. Items two measures had identical wording; only figure differed (e.g., "I feel close my partner" cat"). referred specific "my cat," not "cats"). received 453 valid responses online survey from participants relationship who also one Factor analysis ECR-S (for cats) did result factors as humans. However, six components anxiety (fear interpersonal rejection or abandonment, excessive need approval others, distress when one's is unavailable unresponsive) avoidance dependence intimacy, self-reliance, reluctance self-disclose) structurally similar both relationships. Although sought some degree emotional support cats, they necessarily reassurance cat was them way might about partner. ECR needs further testing external validation be human–cat relationship. Future research could why owners do

Language: Английский

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US cat caregivers’ attitudes on veterinary video telemedicine

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(8)

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Objectives Many cats do not see a veterinarian on an annual basis, and their caregivers face many barriers to accessing veterinary care. A potential solution overcome some of these is video telemedicine. Thus, the aim this study was understand companion cat caregivers’ perceptions using telemedicine with cats. Methods An online quantitative questionnaire used survey US experiences attitudes Participants were required reside in USA, be primary caregiver at least one aged 18 years or older. Results The majority (97.3%) 1254 respondents indicated they had never appointment cat(s) before; however, most (85.7%) very somewhat interested cat. Overall, perceived visits as less stressful for themselves ( P <0.0002) <0.0001), increasing access care <0.0001) compared in-clinic visits. also would prefer over behavioral concerns but preferred appointments health concerns. Most (51.3%) willing pay little than visit. Conclusions relevance Cat represent important population that could benefit from implementation into Our results suggest indicate interest willingness increase reduce stress associated both Caregivers showed more

Language: Английский

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