December 4, 2025Animal WelfareOpen Access

A framework to refocus the conversation around the welfare of UK purebred cats

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Review highlights issues like osteochondrodysplasia and behavioural traits in purebred cats, suggesting wider welfare improvements.

Purebred cat welfare reveals significant gaps, needing attention to traits like social behaviour and osteochondrodysplasia.
Key evidence includes rising conformational issues correcting poor welfare outcomes in breeds like Scottish Folds.
Review emphasizes using welfare needs and quality of life tools to improve feline welfare assessments and outcomes.
Welfare implications extend to breeding practices and hybrid cats, indicating a need for better management strategies.

Foreman-Worsley et al. (2025) studied this question.

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