Date of Defense
12-6-2018
Date of Graduation
4-2019
Department
Biological Sciences
First Advisor
Cynthia Pietras
Second Advisor
Bethany Hintze
Third Advisor
Lisa Baker
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Feliway® during veterinary examination. Feliway® contains a synthetic version of the F3 pheromone, secreted from the cheeks of Felis sylvestris catus when rubbing against objects in the environment. It is presumed to allow cats to establish a home range to feel secure. A double-blind study was conducted to address the limitations of another study that concluded Feliway® is useful for reducing stress experienced by cats during veterinary examination. The current study found that Feliway® is not useful by itself for adequate stress reduction during feline examinations. It was concluded that Feliway® may be more useful in combination with environmental enrichment and proper handling techniques by the examiner, although future studies are required to empirically assess this possibility.
Recommended Citation
Doonan, Colleen, "The effects of Feliway on the stress of cats during veterinary examination" (2018). Honors Theses. 3100.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/3100
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access