Melbourne animal hospital trials iPads for cats to improve their behaviour | News World

An animal hospital in Melbourne has found screen time for cats and kittens can help them to de-stress and socialise.

Lort Smith Animal Hospital ran a trial with 50 felines at its Campbellfield adoption centre, using iPads and TVs to help prepare them for adoption.

Prior to the trial, the animals that participated were quite withdrawn, according to the centre, and did not interact much with staff.

But after iPads and TVs were introduced to their enclosures, the cats became increasingly social and happy.

Mandy Doolan has worked at Lort Smith for about 15 years and said she had noticed cats’ increasing need for stimulation.

“Over time we’ve…more

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