A review of over three decades of research on cat-human and human-cat interactions and relationships
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2017.01.008
A review of over three decades of research on cat-human and human-cat interactions and relationships
Abstract
This review article covers research conducted over the last three decades on cat-human and human-cat interactions and relationships, especially from an ethological point of view. It includes findings on cat-cat and cat-human communication, cat personalities and cat-owner personalities, the effects of cats on humans, and problems caused by cats.
Keywords: Cat-human relationships; Communication; Ethology; Personality; Socialization.
Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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