Owner ′s Perception for Detecting Feline Body Condition Based on Questionnaire and Scores

To evaluate the owner ′s ability to identify body condition in cats, based on questionnaire and scores, as well as to obtain others information about the cat and owner that may be related to the body condition. Seventy-seven owned cats, aged above 11 months were evaluated. Initially, information was obtained on age, se x, breed and whether they had been neutered. Next, owners were asked to fill out a questionnaire: the first section being about the cat′s diet type, feeding regime, and activity level, and the second on the owners′ diet, physical activity and physical condition.

Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 8, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Let ícia Peron, Sheila C. Rahal, Maíra S. Castilho, Alessandra Melchert, Flávia G. Vassalo, Luciane R. Mesquita, Washington T. Kano Source Type: research