List of exclusion criteria.
osteoarthritis, pain
OSTEOARTHRITIS, SHOP
Cats returning home less than 15 days prior to the study after hospitalization, cattery or shelter stayMajor environmental change (e.g. moving to a new house, new pet, major change of furniture, new owner schedule)Cats with osteoarthritis diagnosed by a veterinarian, recovering from orthopedic surgery for less than 6 weeks or any other health problem/intervention that resulted in the cat being prostratedCats under the care of a vet or a behaviourist because of the undesired scratching problemDisease and pain related changes in Frequency and Intensity of scratchingInability to evaluate the single effect of the productCaregivers belonging to a research panel dedicated to a specific brand or a specific product manufacturerCaregiver working in one of the following areas: pharmaceutical industry, a veterinary practice or clinic, a pet store or shop, manufacture or distribution of pet food or pet care products, survey / market research institute