Effect of a synthetic feline facial pheromone product on stress scores and incidence of upper respiratory tract infection in shelter cats

Volume: 251, Issue: 4, Pages: 413 - 420
Published: Aug 15, 2017
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To determine whether a synthetic feline facial pheromone product would decrease stress scores and upper respiratory tract infection (URI) incidence in shelter-housed cats. DESIGN Randomized controlled clinical trial. ANIMALS 336 stray, feral, owner-relinquished, or legally impounded cats at 2 animal shelters in northern California. PROCEDURES 5 cat holding rooms (3 at shelter A and 2 at shelter B) were used. A diffuser containing...
Paper Details
Title
Effect of a synthetic feline facial pheromone product on stress scores and incidence of upper respiratory tract infection in shelter cats
Published Date
Aug 15, 2017
Volume
251
Issue
4
Pages
413 - 420
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