What are well-being concepts? The AAFP supports positive well-being concepts in cats. These concepts are internal states that are specific and unique to each individual cat, and, as veterinarians, we… Click to show full abstract
What are well-being concepts? The AAFP supports positive well-being concepts in cats. These concepts are internal states that are specific and unique to each individual cat, and, as veterinarians, we can only serve as the cat’s proxy. Our professional responsibility is to understand the physical, emotional and cognitive (mental) needs of each feline patient in our care because all three components (the ‘health triad’) are inextricably linked and equally important (Figure 1).2
               
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