Pinch-induced behavioral inhibition ('clipnosis') in domestic cats.
J Feline Med Surg
; 10(1): 82-7, 2008 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Research has documented immobilization of rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs and dogs by mechanical means, typically using neck clips or inversion ('animal hypnosis'). In contrast, only a few studies of mechanical immobilization of cats are available, although some success has been reported in the literature. Domestic cats may be effectively immobilized by clips placed along the animal's dorsum. We use the term 'pinch-induced behavioral inhibition' (PIBI) for this behavior because it describes both the method and the response, while avoiding the more anthropomorphic term 'hypnosis'. We investigated the effectiveness of PIBI and its neurological and habituation effects in healthy cats and cats with idiopathic cystitis (IC). Although not all cats were susceptible to PIBI and effectiveness varied among individuals, PIBI was useful for gentle restraint in most cats.
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Asunto principal:
Estrés Fisiológico
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Conducta Animal
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Restricción Física
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Enfermedades de los Gatos
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Cistitis
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Inhibición Psicológica
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Animals
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En
Revista:
J Feline Med Surg
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Año:
2008
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos