Corrigendum to ‘Recognising and assessing feline emotions during the consultation: history,body language and behaviour’

Ellis SL. Recognising and assessing feline emotions during the consultation: history, body language and behaviour. J Feline Med Surg 2018; 20: 445–446. DOI: 10.1177/1098612X18771206.

Readers should note that the version of the article that was published in the May 2018 issue contained an error regarding the definition of the panic–grief system [PANIC]. The version now appearing online is the correct one. For information, the following amendments have been made.

In the ‘Distinct negative emotional systems’ box on page 446, the panic–grief system [PANIC] was defined as ‘This relates to the protection of offspring. Activation of this system ensures safeguarding of the young by preventing prolonged separation as well as stimulating nurturing behaviours. This system is triggered in mother cats when separated from their young kittens.’ It is now ‘This relates to cats trying to connect with their social attachments that are crucial for survival. Activation of this system commonly occurs when a kitten is separated from the nest. The system leads to reconnection behaviours in the kitten, such as distress calls, which can trigger the CARE system and associated nurturing behaviours in the mother.’