Dlaczego warto koncentrować się na kotach w klinice weterynaryjnej?

Hospitalizing cats

There are many ways to improve the experience of hospitalization for cats, whether they are healthy and under-going an elective procedure, or ill and undergoing diagnostic investigation and treatment (fig. 5) (7). Caging for cats in the clinic should be in a ward separate from dogs whenever possible. Additionally, cages should be placed so that cats cannot see one another. Cage materials should help decrease sounds and maintain heat, and may include bedding or blankets from home. Hiding places can be provided with a box made from material that can be cleaned or disposable materials such as cardboard. If space allows, the cat’s own carrier can be placed in the cage with its door open or removed; the opening of any box or carrier should be directed away from the front of the cage for privacy. The cage should have enough room to site the food and water as far as possible from the litter box. Feline facial pheromone can be sprayed on towels or bedding 15 minutes before being placed in the cage; this helps improve appetite and normal behaviors (8).

Since cats evolved in desert environments, ambient temperatures somewhat above the typical human comfort zone are desirable, and this may be achieved with bedding for insulation and burrowing. Many hospitalized cats do not eat well due to stress; improving the cage environment, especially providing hiding places, may help increase [...]

Ten materiał dostępny jest tylko dla użytkowników
którzy są subskrybentami naszego portalu.

Wybierz pakiet subskrypcji dla siebie
i ciesz się dostępem do bazy merytorycznej wiedzy!

Wybierz subskrypcję

Masz aktywną subskrypcję?

Zaloguj się

Nie masz jeszcze konta w serwisie? Dołącz do nas