The behaviour of the domestic cat /

The second edition of this book contains 12 chapters that discuss the domestication and general biology (anatomy and physiology), senses, behaviour mechanisms, behavioural development, communication, feeding behaviour, hunting and predatory behaviours, social behaviour, relationship with humans, wel...

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Main Authors: Bradshaw, John, 1950- (Author), Casey, Rachel A., (Author), Brown, Sarah L., (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2012.
Edition:2nd edition.
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245 1 4 |a The behaviour of the domestic cat /  |c John W.S. Bradshaw (School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Bristol), Rachel A. Casey (School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Bristol), Sarah L. Brown (School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Bristol). 
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505 0 # |a The cat: domestication and biology -- Sensory abilities -- Mechanisms of behaviour -- Behavioural development -- Communication -- Feeding behaviour -- Hunting and predation -- Social behaviour -- The cat-human relationship -- Cat welfare -- Undesired behaviour in the domestic cat -- Physiological and pathological causes of behavioural change. 
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520 3 # |a The second edition of this book contains 12 chapters that discuss the domestication and general biology (anatomy and physiology), senses, behaviour mechanisms, behavioural development, communication, feeding behaviour, hunting and predatory behaviours, social behaviour, relationship with humans, welfare, abnormal/unwanted behaviour and the physiological and pathological causes of behavioural changes. The book contains some tables, black and white illustrations, a list of references for further reading and an index. It will be of use to those with an interest in cat behaviour. 
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650 # 4 |a Animal Anatomy and Morphology, (New March 2000) 
650 # 4 |a Animal Nutrition (General) 
650 # 4 |a Animal Physiology and Biochemistry (Excluding Nutrition) 
650 # 4 |a Animal Welfare. 
650 # 4 |a Pets and Companion Animals. 
650 # 4 |a Non-communicable Diseases and Injuries of Animals. 
650 # 4 |a Feed Composition and Quality. 
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650 # 7 |a Animal behaviour.  |2 cabt 
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650 # 7 |a Animal physiology.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Behaviour.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Behavioural changes.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Cat foods.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Diets.  |2 cabt 
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650 # 7 |a Food preferences.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Interactions.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Morphology.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Nutrient requirements.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Physiopathology.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Predation.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Relationships.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Senses.  |2 cabt 
650 # 7 |a Social behaviour.  |2 cabt 
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