scholarly journals A critical eye to breeding potential of the domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) or natural selection vs castration

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Silviya Stefanova Radanova
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Potential ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
Felis Silvestris ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Felis Silvestris Catus ◽  
Protein Food ◽  
Human Attention ◽  
Genetic Potential ◽  
Time Specific

The article analyze the reproductive potential of uncastrated domestic cats. The notions of the high reproductive capabilities of the species have been refuted, even with provided resources, shelter and human attention. Space and density are not major stressors in a multi-cat indoor group if a high-protein food and inner freedom of individuals are provided. The established natural patterns in its development and the parallel made between other wild felines and human population are evidence of the evolutionary value and genetic potential of the species, which must be assessed and preserved in time. Specific adaptive behavior in female individuals related to indoor life and possibly a way of self-control of reproduction is described

scholarly journals Environmental Aspects of Domestic Cat Care and Management: Implications for Cat Welfare

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith L. Stella ◽  
Candace C. Croney
Keyword(s):  
Companion Animals ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
Felis Silvestris ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Felis Silvestris Catus ◽  
Human Animal Bond ◽  
The Us ◽  
Large Populations ◽  
Human Animal

Domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) are the most commonly kept companion animals in the US with large populations of owned (86 million), free-roaming (70 million), research (13,000), and shelter (2-3 million) cats. Vast numbers of cats are maintained in homes and other facilities each year and are reliant on humans for all of their care. Understanding cat behavior and providing the highest quality environments possible, including positive human-cat interactions, based on research could help improve the outcomes of biomedical research, shelter adoptions, and veterinary care, as well as overall cat welfare. Often, however, cats’ needs are inadequately met in homes and some aspects may also not be well met in research colonies and shelters, despite the fact that similar problems are likely to be encountered in all of these environments. This paper provides a brief overview of common welfare challenges associated with indoor housing of domestic cats. Essential considerations for cage confinement are reviewed, along with implications of poor cat coping, such as weakening of the human-animal bond and relinquishment to shelters. The important role that environmental management plays in cat behavior and welfare outcomes is explored along with the need for additional research in key areas.

scholarly journals Lung Change Pattern On Domestic Cat (Felis Silvestris Catus) Exposed By Factory Air Pollution With X-Ray Thorax Interpretation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratna Widyawati ◽  
Desty Apritya ◽  
Junianto Wika Adi Pratama ◽  
Asnizar Fahmi
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Industrial Area ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
Felis Silvestris ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Felis Silvestris Catus ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Third ◽  
Change Pattern ◽  
Air Pollutions

The pathology density changes for X-Ray interpretation of the lungs are difficult to distinguish, because the  disease is not easily classified and may represent a variety of lung disorders. The study was aimed of this research to found the lung disease of domestic cats (Felis Silvestris Catus) that exposure to air pollutions in the industrial area of region Manyar, district Gresik. The type of this research was observational study Explorative that using the simple random sampling and observed nine cats for the sampling.The results of X-ray Thorax in this research showed that there are changing in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, an 9th of the sampling cats. On the third, fifth and the seventh of the cats, we found the same condition that there was change the vascular patterns that were enlargement, vascular constriction or ambiguity structures. From the results of the vascular patern indicate the disorder of left-sided heart failure (Mitral Isufisiency) or obstruction of the left atrium. On the fourth of the cat, there was bronchial pattern that showed the classification, dilatation and thickness of the lung. On the sixth of the cats, there were changes on interstitial pattern with the pictures of nodulars that were not structures and on the ninth of the cats, we can found the same conditions with the fourth and the sixth of cats were visible Interstitial Pattern and Bronchial Interstitial Pattern.

Methods of scent marking in the domestic cat

1994 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 1093-1099 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilary N. Feldman
Keyword(s):  
Home Range ◽  
Scent Marking ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
Tree Bark ◽  
Scent Mark ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Felis Silvestris ◽  
Felis Silvestris Catus ◽  
The Face ◽  
Visual Mark

Carnivores use various scent-marking methods. Semi-feral domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) were observed to use the same means as their wild counterparts. Adult males performed most urine spray marking. Cats scratched tree bark, producing a visual mark, and probably used trees both as markers and for claw sharpening. Most scratching trees were located along frequently used paths rather than along territorial boundaries or scattered randomly throughout a home range. Bark consistency affected the tree species that were scratched, with soft bark preferred. Although deposition of faeces and urine was recorded, there was no clear evidence for their use as territorial markers; cats primarily eliminated away from the core area of the home range. Most faeces were buried, although exposed deposits were also observed. Cats also rubbed against objects, probably using glandular secretions from the face and tail areas to scent mark. Males rubbed objects more than females, and males scent marked more. Individual males may use different means of scent marking. Scent marking in this study supports the idea that cats do not defend territories, instead patrolling and reinforcing marks throughout a looser home range. The suggestion has been made that different forms of marking may serve separate signalling functions.

scholarly journals Laterality as a Tool for Assessing Breed Differences in Emotional Reactivity in the Domestic Cat, Felis silvestris catus

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wells ◽  
McDowell
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Reactivity ◽  
Domestic Cat ◽  
Preference Measurement ◽  
Felis Silvestris ◽  
Felis Silvestris Catus ◽  
Indirect Benefits ◽  
Paw Preference ◽  
Breed Differences ◽  
Pet Owner ◽  
Lateral Bias

Cat breeds differ enormously in their behavioural disposition, a factor that can impact on the pet-owner relationship, with indirect consequences for animal welfare. This study examined whether lateral bias, in the form of paw preference, can be used as a tool for assessing breed differences in emotional reactivity in the cat. The paw preferences of 4 commonly owned breeds were tested using a food-reaching challenge. Cats were more likely to be paw-preferent than ambilateral. Maine Coons, Ragdolls and Bengals were more likely to be paw-preferent than ambilateral, although only the Bengals showed a consistent preference for using one paw (left) over the other. The strength of the cats’ paw use was related to cat breed, with Persians being more weakly lateralised. Direction of paw use was unrelated to feline breed, but strongly sex-related, with male cats showing a left paw preference and females displaying a right-sided bias. We propose that paw preference measurement could provide a useful method for assessing emotional reactivity in domestic cats. Such information would be of benefit to individuals considering the acquisition of a new cat, and, in the longer term, may help to foster more successful cat-owner relationships, leading to indirect benefits to feline welfare.

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