Have You Heard? Measuring cats' activity levels (3:05)

March 13, 2008

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A new study examines how an accelerometer-based activity monitor may help researchers objectively measure a cat's mobility. This type of monitoring has potential in assessing the effectiveness of pain-relieving therapies for conditions such as osteoarthritis.

Source: Lascelles BD, Hansen BD, Thomas A, et al. Evaluation of a digitally integrated accelerometer-based activity monitor for the measurement of activity in cats.

Vet Anaesth Analg

2008;35(2):173-183.

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