Statement Seen by Veterinarians

Statement Seen by General Population cat owners

Veterinarian Mean¹Response

(S.D.)

General Population Cat Owner Mean¹ Response (S.D.) n = 465

P-Value

If a cat has a behavior problem I am confident that I will know how to address

If my cat has a behavior problem I am confident that my vet will know how to address it

3.08

(1.43)

n = 189

3.21

(1.93)

0.4183

If a cat has a health problem I am confident that I will know how to address it

If my cat has a health problem I am confident that my vet will know how to address it

2.04

(1.44)

n = 189

2.76

(1.95)

0.0000

I provide useful resources on cat behavior

My vet provides useful resources on cat behavior

3.07

(1.63)

n = 186

3.29

(1.91)

0.1813

I provide useful resources on cat health

My vet provides useful resources on cat health

2.29

(1.54)

n = 186

2.91

(1.91)

0.0001

I enjoy working with and handling cats

My vet seems to enjoy working with cats

2.28

(1.58)

n = 187

2.74

(1.87)

0.0035

I am willing to tolerate or work with clients’ cats on behavior problems (e.g. aggression toward people or others in the household)

I am willing to tolerate or work with my cat on behavior problems (e.g. Aggression toward people or others in the household)

3.00

(1.68)

n = 188

2.70

(1.83)

0.0516

I am willing to tolerate or work with clients’ cats on non-injurious behavior problems (e.g. urinating outside the litter box)

I am willing to tolerate or work with my cat on non-injurious behavior problems (e.g. urinating outside the litter box)

2.37

(1.67)

n = 187

2.79

(1.93)

0.0097

If a cat is fractious or difficult to handle during an exam it is important to use whatever means (force, restraint) necessary to complete the exam

If a cat is fractious or difficult to handle during an exam it is important to use whatever means (force, restraint) necessary to complete the exam

5.00

(1.82)

n = 187

3.56

(1.93)

0.0000