AAFP Position Statement Respectful handling of cats to prevent fear and pain

摘要

To create pleasant veterinary visits and keep cats calm, the veterinary team must strive to ensure respectful and effective patient handling. This requires an understanding of normal cat behavior, body and facial postures associated with fear in cats,how cats learn, and how to train cats to carriers. To create a more comfortable clinic environment for cats, it is important to understand that cats perceive the world through their senses. The cat's sense of smell is far superior to ours, playing an important role in communication, social behavior, sexual activity and food appreciation. The scent of dogs, unfamiliar people, and the marking of another cat - even rubbing - can be frightening and arousing for a cat.