Management Practices of Cats Owned by Faculty, Staff, and Students at Two Midwest Veterinary Schools
Table 6
Owner-reported resources provided to cats (%).
OSU ()
Purdue ()
Total ()
No
Yes
DK
N/A
No
Yes
DK
N/A
No
Yes
DK
N/A
Does each cat have its own resting area in a convenient location that provides some privacy?
8
91
1
0
5
92
0
3
7
92
1
2
Are resting areas located such that another animal cannot sneak up on the cat while it rests?
34
65
1
0
22
61
6
11
28
63
4
6
Are resting areas located away from appliances or air ducts (machinery) that could come on unexpectedly while the cat rests?
7
91
1
1
11
89
0
0
9
90
1
1
Does each cat have the opportunity to move to a warmer or cooler area if it chooses to?
3
96
1
0
0
100
0
0
2
98
1
0
Does each cat have its own food bowl?
19
80
1
0
23
74
0
3
21
77
1
2
Does each cat have its own water bowl?
58
39
1
1
58
39
0
3
58
39
1
2
Are the bowls located in a convenient location that provides some privacy while it eats or drinks?
19
76
5
0
17
83
0
0
18
80
3
0
Are bowls located such that another animal cannot sneak up on this cat while it eats or drinks?
49
45
4
3
47
39
3
11
48
42
4
7
Are bowls located away from machinery that could come on unexpectedly?
11
88
1
0
14
86
0
0
13
87
1
0
Does each cat have its own box in a convenient, well-ventilated location that still gives the cat some privacy while using it (1 litter box per cat + 1)?
39
60
1
0
28
64
2
6
34
62
2
3
Are boxes located in more than one area of the house?
30
34
3
34
47
39
3
11
39
37
3
23
Are boxes located so another animal cannot sneak up on the cat during use?
31
62
3
4
22
64
0
14
27
63
2
9
Are boxes located away from machinery that could come on unexpectedly during use?
14
85
1
0
14
83
3
0
14
84
2
0
Are boxes washed regularly (at least monthly) with a mild detergent (like dishwashing liquid), rather than strongly scented cleaners?
68
32
0
0
75
19
3
3
72
26
2
2
Does each cat have the opportunity to engage in play with other animals or the owner if it chooses to on a daily basis?
1
96
3
0
5
92
0
3
3
94
2
2
Does each cat have the option to disengage from other animals or people in the household at all times?
8
90
1
0
3
94
0
3
6
92
1
2
Are horizontal scratching posts provided?
20
78
1
0
56
44
0
0
38
61
1
0
Are vertical scratching posts provided?
8
92
0
0
36
64
0
0
22
78
0
0
Are chew items (e.g., cat-safe grasses) provided?
49
49
3
0
67
28
5
0
58
39
4
0
Does each cat have toys to chase that mimic quickly moving prey?
32
67
0
1
31
69
0
0
32
68
0
1
Does each cat have toys that can be picked up, carried, and tossed in the air?
4
96
0
0
11
89
0
0
8
93
0
0
Are toys rotated on a regular basis (at least weekly) to provide novelty?
68
32
0
0
86
11
3
0
77
22
2
0
OSU = The Ohio State University; PU = Purdue University. DK = do not know; N/A = not applicable.
