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Effect of Environment on Feline Behaviour (view source)
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Cats are highly dependent on their [[Feline Territorial Behaviour|territory]], which has to be born in mind during their management. Any changes to their environment may have profound effect on their well being and behavioural problems may develop if this is not addressed appropriately, particularly at times of rehoming or owners moving house. Proper introduction to a new [[Feline Territorial Behaviour|‘core territory’]] reduces stress and the likelihood of [[Feline Fear and Stress|fear problems]]. Creating attachment to a new core territory also reduces the risk of the cat straying or trying to return to its original territory after a house move.
Cats are highly dependent on their [[Feline Territorial Behaviour|territory]], which has to be born in mind during their management. Any changes to their environment may have profound effect on their well being and behavioural problems may develop if this is not addressed appropriately, particularly at times of rehoming or owners moving house. Proper introduction to a new [[Feline Territorial Behaviour|‘core territory’]] reduces stress and the likelihood of [[Feline Fear and Stress|fear problems]]. Creating attachment to a new core territory also reduces the risk of the cat straying or trying to return to its original territory after a house move.
==Adequate Environment for Cats==
Cats are usually kept either outdoor, indoor only or indoor with access to the outdoors. In all cases, cats need stimulating environment to avoid boredom and unnecessary [[Feline Fear and Stress|stress]]. For indoor cats (and those with access to the outdoors) it is advisable to provide each resources as one per cat plus one more. Resources include litter trays, food and water bowls, sleeping places, hiding places. It is important to allow cats free access to all the resources without the need for human intervention. Cats prefer to be in control and this should be allowed as much as possible. Indoor cats with access to the outdoors often use a cat flap. It is often a vulnerable spot from the cat's perspective and it is important not to locate any resources near there.
'''Food''' provision:<br>
Cats in the wild spend a large amount of time [[Feline Predatory Behaviour|hunting and foraging]]. To keep them happy, it is useful to provide not only multiple food bowls in different locations but also more challenging ways of obtaining food, for example using play or food dispensing balls.
'''Water''' provision:<br>
'''[[Cat Latrines|Latrines]]'''<br>
==Introducing a Cat to a New Home/Environment==
==Introducing a Cat to a New Home/Environment==
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