Companion Animal Welfare

Cat Welfare Progress and Hope

Genuine progress in companion cat welfare provides evidence of achievable improvement and sustains advocacy and owner education efforts.

Key Facts

FIP antiviral treatments have transformed a uniformly fatal disease into a treatable condition
Fear-free veterinary practices are improving the welfare of millions of cats at vet visits
Microchipping requirements have improved identification and return of lost cats
Growing understanding of feline behaviour is improving human-cat interactions globally
Welfare assessment tools including the Feline Grimace Scale are improving pain management

Welfare Considerations

Cat welfare progress is real and continues. Each advance - from antiviral FIP treatment to fear-free vet practices - represents improved welfare for millions of individual cats. Recognising and building on progress sustains the motivation for continued welfare improvement.

What You Can Do

Share cat welfare progress stories to inspire other owners and advocates
Support organisations advancing cat welfare through research, education and advocacy
Apply cat welfare science advances in your own cat care practices