Essays about: "Felis catus"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words Felis catus.

  1. 1. Vattenintag hos katt på katthem

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Louise Sandgren; [2022]
    Keywords : beteende; felis catus; vattenbehov; välfärd; vätskebrist;

    Abstract : Cats have trouble using essential resources when put in an unfamiliar and stressful environment. This can affect their water intake and make them suffer from dehydration. In the long run this can lead to a number of diseases such as bladder issues, heart disease, or kidney failure. READ MORE

  3. 2. Domestic cats’ effect on urban wildlife : using citizen science and camera traps

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Kajsa Johansson; [2021]
    Keywords : domestic cat; Felis catus; camera traps; citizen science; visitation frequency;

    Abstract : Europe has transformed from areas dominated by agricultural and rural to gradually becoming urban communities. With the development in urban and suburban areas, more non-native species have increased, especially domestic species, about 25% of all Swedish households obtain one or more cats. READ MORE

  4. 3. Water consumption of cats (Felis catus) : a literature-based project with some preliminary data from a pilot study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Faria Alipourmazandarani; [2021]
    Keywords : ethology; owner; food; housing; indoor; outdoor; questionnaire;

    Abstract : The main objective of this project was to investigate water intake habits of Swedish cats. A survey undertaken in this research include information of age, breed, health and food type of cats and correlate that to the 5-day trial of measuring water intake of cats from the water bowl (by weighing the water bowl twice a day). READ MORE

  5. 4. Trygg inne eller fri ute? : Ägares uppfattningar om kattens beteendebehov som inne- respektive utekatt

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Nanette Nygårds; [2021]
    Keywords : innekatt; utekatt; beteendebehov; välfärd; kunskap; attityder; biologisk mångfald;

    Abstract : The domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) has developed into a social, but also independent animal, with behavioral needs linked to its evolutionary adaptations. The cat has traditionally lived outdoors, and as such has had free access to natural enrichment. Whether the cat should be free to roam outside is, however, debated. READ MORE

  6. 5. Den skotska vildkatten (Felis silvestris silvestris) : sociala interaktioner och hägnutnyttjande hos två individer på Nordens Ark

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Ida Jansson; [2021]
    Keywords : skotsk vildkatt; beteende; sociala interaktioner; Felis silvestris silvestris; beteende; europeisk vildkatt; hägnutnyttjande; djurpark;

    Abstract : The Scottish wildcat is a population of the European wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) living in Scotland. The population has been on a constant decline, and it now needs help to recover. The biggest threat is that they mate with our domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) and create hybrids. READ MORE