ISFM guidelines on population management and welfare of unowned domestic cats (Felis catus).
J Feline Med Surg
; 15(9): 811-7, 2013 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23966006
ABSTRACT
UNLABELLED GUIDELINES RATIONALE Cats are among the most commonly kept domestic pets, and coexist with humans in a variety of different circumstances. Cats are sentient beings and, as such, humans have a responsibility for cat welfare where humans and cats coexist. Because cats reproduce efficiently, measures to control populations are frequently needed, but these should be based on ethical and humane approaches. FRAMEWORK These consensus guidelines from the International Society of Feline Medicine's Welfare Advisory Panel provide a framework for the approach to welfare and population control measures, primarily among unowned cats and those going through a homing programme.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Veterinary Medicine
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Animal Welfare
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Cats
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Contraception
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Animals, Wild
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
J Feline Med Surg
Journal subject:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom