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 |