Behaviour of the Domestic Cat

Name: Behaviour of the Domestic Cat
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ISBN: 9780851987156

ISBN-10: 085198715X

ISBN-13: 9780851987156

Edition: 1991

Authors: John W. S. Bradshaw

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The behavior of domesticated animals is a subject of great interest to pet owners as well as to students of animal behavior and veterinary medicine. Indeed, it is now attracting greater attention among research workers and being taught increasingly to students of zoology and veterinary science. This book presents a readable overview of the behavior of the domestic cat, adopting both a mechanistic and functional approach, but making full reference to the scientific literature. The first half of the book is concerned mainly with physiological, developmental and psychological aspects, while the second half looks at social behavior, relationships with humans and welfare. The final chapter,…

Book details

List price: $65.00
Copyright year: 1991
Publisher: CABI
Publication date: 1/1/1992
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Preface



The Cat: Domestication and Biology



Sensory Abilities



Mechanisms of Behaviour



Behavioural Development



Communication



Feeding Behaviour



Hunting and Predation



Social Behaviour



The Cat-Human Relationship



Cat Welfare



Behaviour Patterns that Conflict With Domestication



References


Index