Cat handling and associated stress: a clinical nursing perspective

Cats are becoming more popular as pets, possibly because they are seen as more suitable for households in which both ‘parents’ are working– but that is a discussion for another day! Certainly, where I am based in London, research by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PMFA) shows that the cat population has increased from 10% in 2013 to 12% in 2014 (pfma.org.uk). With this in mind, it is up to us to help our clients understand their feline...