The effect of diazepam (1 mg/kg bodyweight) on flight and defense behavior has been studied in 14 feral cats. Defense behavior is reduced while there is no reduction in the flight behavior at this dosage level. The possible selectivity of this drug for particular limbic structures is discussed.
Key-Words Flight - Defense - Diazepam - Cats
Sponsored in part by the Norwegian Research Council for Science and the Humanities. The authors are indebted to Tordis Dalland, Sissel Röyem, Reidun Ursin and Knut Wester for assistance with various control procedures.