Aggressive behavior in cats exposed to trauma

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Published: Apr 29, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/jhvms.26039
Keywords:
Aggression Behavioral changes Cats Trauma
Sadık YAYLA
Anesthesia, general surgery, ortopedia
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6734-421X
Semih ALTAN
surgery, orthopedia, anesthesia
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3158-3678
berna ersöz kanay
surgery
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5165-0618
emine çatalkaya
surgery
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7884-5407
nahit saylak
surgery
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2008-5403
Abstract

Aggression is an important behavioral problem in cats. This issue can occur as a reaction when there is disease or pain in a normal cat. The aim of this study is to evaluate the behavior changes of cats exposed to trauma using behavior scoring system and demeanour scoring system. In this study consisted of 135 cats of different breeds, ages and genders with high rise syndrome and traffic accidents. These cats were given a detailed clinical and radiological examination. Demeanour scoring system, behavior tests, and visual analog scale were used to identify behavior changes and pain in cats. The findings from this study showed that cats exposed to trauma may experience behavioral changes or agression, and this may result from pain or stress from trauma. As a result, stress from trauma in cats can also lead to a change in behavior, a temporary aggressiveness.

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