Statement | Veterinarian Mean1 Response (S.D.) | General Population Mean1 Response (S.D.) n = 1172 | P-Value |
Cats require socialization | 1.96 (1.13) n = 189 | 3.12 (1.60) | 0.0000 |
Cats need mental stimulation | 1.51 (0.96) n = 189 | 2.90 (1.65) | 0.0000 |
Cats need exercise | 1.48 (0.88) n = 189 | 2.61 (1.70) | 0.0000 |
Cats are easily distressed by disruptions (noise, change in routine or caretakers) | 2.05 (1.19) n = 186 | 3.06 (1.58) | 0.0000 |
Disruptions to the cat’s routine can result in sickness or behavior problems | 1.85 (1.02) n = 189 | 3.15 (1.56) | 0.0000 |
I seek out information on cat health | 2.06 (1.33) n = 189 | 4.35 (2.14) | 0.0000 |
I seek out information on cat behavior | 2.31 (1.42) n = 189 | 4.40 (2.15) | 0.0000 |
It is easy to see when cats are in pain | 4.65 (1.59) n = 188 | 3.71 (1.64) | 0.0000 |
It is important to alleviate pain in cats | 1.50 (1.06) n = 188 | 2.64 (1.72) | 0.0000 |
It is more important to address cats’ physical needs than their behavioral needs | 5.10 (1.52) n = 187 | 3.88 (1.57) | 0.0000 |