Barrios Florencia, Ruiz Paul, Damián Juan Pablo
Departamento de Clínicas y Hospital Veterinario, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo 13000, Uruguay.
Núcleo de Bienestar Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo 13000, Uruguay.
Vet Med Int. 2025 Aug 6;2025:9109397. doi: 10.1155/vmi/9109397. eCollection 2025.
Domestic cats are one of the most popular pets worldwide. Despite their growing popularity, there remains a significant gap in understanding their specific needs, leading to frequent challenges in human-cat coexistence and behavioral issues. The distinct emotional systems of cats, compared to other domestic species and humans, complicate the interpretation of feline behavior. Notably, fear, anxiety, and stress are among the most prevalent behavioral problems in cats. This review delves into the core concepts of anxiety, fear, and stress responses in domestic cats, highlighting their unique characteristics and providing recommendations for effective handling. Additionally, it presents some key international recommendations for creating a "cat-friendly" environment, as well as suggestions for pharmacological management to ensure a stress-free visit to the clinic for the cat, its caretaker, and the veterinary team.
家猫是全球最受欢迎的宠物之一。尽管它们越来越受欢迎，但在了解它们的特定需求方面仍存在巨大差距，这导致人类与猫共处时经常出现挑战以及行为问题。与其他家养物种和人类相比，猫独特的情感系统使对猫行为的解读变得复杂。值得注意的是，恐惧、焦虑和压力是猫最普遍的行为问题。这篇综述深入探讨了家猫焦虑、恐惧和应激反应的核心概念，突出了它们的独特特征，并提供了有效应对的建议。此外，它还提出了一些创建“猫友好”环境的关键国际建议，以及药物管理的建议，以确保猫、其看护者和兽医团队在诊所就诊时都没有压力。
