HOUSING AND SOCIAL NEEDS (cont)

Social enrichment should include animal-to-animal contact and animal-to-human contact. Cats should be acknowledged and petted - even if just briefly - during project related handling. Petting and calming words familiarize the animal with human contact and reduce apprehension.

Resting boards are required if 2 or more cats are housed together and several resting boards of various heights in the enclosure will contribute to the socialization of the group. When group housing cats you must watch for hostility between individuals. Aggression between animals can cause injury and is distressful for the cats.

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Resting board for cat cage

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