Introducing a Puppy to Existing Household Cat(s): Mixed Method Analysis

Autor: Rachel H. Kinsman, Sara C. Owczarczak-Garstecka, Rachel A. Casey, Rosa E. P. Da Costa, Séverine Tasker, Jane K. Murray
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Animals, Vol 12, Iss 18, p 2389 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 12182389
2076-2615
DOI: 10.3390/ani12182389
Popis: Although cats and dogs can live amicably, inter-species conflict can result in poor welfare. Species introduction can impact the development of the cat-dog relationship. This study aimed to identify factors associated with owner reported ‘only desirable’ puppy behaviour (defined as the puppy being uninterested, ignored the cat and/or interacted in a calm way) following introduction to existing household cats, and to explore perceptions of the emerging cat-dog relationship. Owner-reported data collected as part of a longitudinal study of canine health and behaviour were used. Of 4678 puppies, 26.7% lived with at least one cat. Of the 1211 puppies who had been introduced to the household cat at the time of survey completion, playing (58.9%), being overexuberant or over-excited (56.6%), and chasing (48.6%) were the most common behaviours displayed towards cats. ‘Only desirable’ behaviours were shown by 7.3% of puppies. Multivariable logistic regression showed early (puppies aged
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