Lifeline Cat Behavior Solutions

"[Scratching is] natural and is an important behavior that plays a role in a cat’s health and well-being. As long as it doesn’t become excessive or obsessive (which can be stress or anxiety-related and may need to be investigated further), scratching is a behavior we need to encourage." https://barksfromtheguild.com/2021//25/the-itch-to-scratch/

Way to go, Austin, TX!!! https://stevedalepetworld.com//austin-texas-bans-cat-decl/

Pain & Its Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life in Feline Degenerative Joint Disease: "Even presumably mild pain from any cause, including degenerative joint disease/osteoarthritis, can cause a major negative affective impact on the individual." https://files.brief.vet//CA_2021_Zoetis%20DJD%20OA_final.p

Researchers at the University of Montreal have developed the Feline Grimace Scale to help identify whether a cat is displaying signs of acute pain. Cat owners are invited to take part in an online survey measuring how well they can identify acute pain. Participation is entirely anonymous and involves reading a short manual with pictures and completing a questionnaire. https://www.research.net/r/FGS2021