CONSIDERAÇÕES SOBRE MANEJO E CONTENÇÃO FÍSICA DE FELINOS DOMÉSTICOS

Abstract

The cat (Felis silvestris lybica) has been around since the beginning of human civilization. Its adaptation and independent behavior has gained preference today. Veterinarians have adapted clinics and through cat friendly practice seek a higher quality and tranquility in the care of patients. In order to know how restraint techniques relate to domestic felines' behavior, the main objective of this work was to verify through bibliographic research, the changes in feline behavior caused by physical and chemical restraint techniques. For the theoretical development, a literary research was carried out in scientific articles, thesis, newspapers and books, in the google academic database, pubmed and capes periodicals, from where all the necessary information was gathered for the unfolding of the research. Therefore, it can be considered that body and facial postures, in addition to physiological parameters, are indicative of anxiety and fear and arise from various factors and experiences that cats are exposed to. Thus, for future studies, it is suggested the need to evaluate in a more demanding way through surveys or questionnaires, the use of physical restraint techniques in clinics and how they relate to laboratory tests.