Feline Behavior Guidelines

AAFP gratefully acknowledges the generous support ofHill s Pet Nutrition. Without the finances and other resourceswhich Hill s supplied, this project could not have been completed. 2004 American Association of Feline Practitioners. All rights THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF Feline PRACTITIONERS2 These Guidelines were approved by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Board in December 2004 and areoffered by the AAFP for use only as a template; each veterinarian needs to adapt the recommendations to fit each AAFP expressly disclaims any warranties or guarantees expressed or implied and will not be liable for any damages ofany kind in connection with the material, information, techniques or procedures set forth in these AAFP Feline Behavior Guidelines report was also reviewed and approved by the FelinePractice Guidelines Committee of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and theAmerican Association of Feline Practitioners Board of Guidelines CommitteeHelen Tuzio, DVM, DABVP, Feline PracticeForest Hills Cat Hospital, Glendale, NYThomas Elston, DVM, DABVP, Feline PracticeThe Cat Hospital, Tustin, CAJames Richards, DVM, Director,Cornell Feline Health Center College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NYL

cation handouts and reviewing them with clients. Teaching staff and clients how to improve experiences for the cat at the veteri-nary clinic also improves patient behavior. Fewer staff, less time, and fewer resources are needed to work with well-behaved patients. Positive experiences during veterinary visits also decrease stress and potential ...

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