Having evolved as a territorial species that predated on rodents, but that was also predated on by larger carnivores (Bradshaw et al, 2012), the cat is effectively, constantly, asking itself ‘Am I...
Pain scoring has been identified as an area in the past that has required further development. A historical study by Lascelles et al (1999) concluded that 68% of veterinary surgeons felt that nurses...
The veterinary environment can be stressful with the sights and smells encountered on a patient's first visit often dictating their future response (Greenfield, 2013). Recognising stress proves...