Statement

Veterinarian Mean¹ Response (S.D.)

General Population Mean¹ Response (S.D.) n = 1172

P-Value

Cats need an area where they can be elevated to feel safe

2.09

(1.20)

n = 186

2.91

(1.64)

0.0000

It is acceptable for cats to roam freely outdoors

4.54

(1.93)

n = 187

4.26

(2.04)

0.1025

Cats need areas where they can hide

1.67

(.97)

n = 188

2.75

(1.66)

0.0000

Cats need to go on practice runs to the veterinarian

3.09

(1.41)

n = 188

3.91

(1.73)

0.0000

Cats need access to the outdoors

4.55

(1.80)

n = 168

3.78

(1.94)

0.0000

Cats should be fed wet food

3.61

(1.67)

n = 188

3.61

(1.59)

0.9723

Cats should be fed dry food

3.17

(1.47)

n = 188

3.25

(1.53)

0.4790

Cats need a companion cat (“a friend”)

4.35

(1.48)

n = 188

3.80

(1.71)

0.0000

Cats need regular one on one interactions with people

2.22

(1.24)

n = 88

2.92

(1.67)

0.0000

Cats in shelters should be group housed

3.89

(1.41)

n = 185

3.76

(1.54)

0.2819