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Assessing stress in dogs during saliva sampling in socio-psychological research: Preliminary development of animal-friendly practical procedures

This study evaluates the procedure for collecting saliva to measure salivary cortisol levels in dogs, focusing on the potential stress induced by saliva collection in unfamiliar experimental settings. While salivary cortisol measurement is widely regarded as a non-invasive method for...

Year Published: 2026Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Treder-Rochna, N., Chruściel, E., Gajewska, M. A. et al. 2026. Assessing stress in dogs during saliva sampling in socio-psychological research: Preliminary development of animal-friendly practical procedures. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 294, 106868.

Is it more stressful for dogs to be examined on a table versus the floor–A randomized crossover study

Studies have stated that dogs are more stressed undergoing a physical examination on a table. Although it is recommended to examine dogs on the floor to minimize stress, it has yet to be empirically explored whether dogs experience less stress...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Handling, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Mercier, P., Wilson, C., Bazin, I. et al. 2025. Is it more stressful for dogs to be examined on a table versus the floor–A randomized crossover study. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 82, 20–27.

AnaesthesiaSkills in Veterinary Medicine: Perioperative Management in Small, Companion and Domestic Animals

This book is designed as a practice-orientated text covering monitoring and equipment, established protocols, pain management, complications and underlying disease. The strength of the book is the inclusion of a relatively wide spectrum of species – dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets,...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Analgesia, Anesthesia & SedationAnimal Type: Cat, Cattle, Dog, Equine, Ferret, Gerbil, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Eberspächer-Schweda, E. 2024. AnaesthesiaSkills in Veterinary Medicine: Perioperative Management in Small, Companion and Domestic Animals. Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc, 512 pp.

Social housing of postoperative animals to support animal welfare

Single housing of animals, or social isolation, is a known stressor for many species. Generally, laboratory animals are housed in social groups as a default to support their behavioral welfare. In some research protocols, investigators may request exemptions from social...

Year Published: 2026Topics: Regulations & Ethical Review, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: All/General, Cat, Dog, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Pig, Rabbit, Rodent

Citation: Darbyshire, A., Beninson, J., Dyson, M. C. et al. 2026. Social housing of postoperative animals to support animal welfare. JAALAS 65(1), 11–18.

Dog group feeding: A refinement rooted in the 3Rs

Group feeding has the potential to improve welfare, meet nutritional needs and address behavioural issues due to reduced separation times, when compared to single feeding regimes.

Year Published: 2025Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Owen, J., Teti, M. 2025. Dog group feeding: A refinement rooted in the 3Rs. Animal Technology and Welfare 24(3), 257–258.

Anesthetic management and complications during transvenous pacemaker implantation in dogs

Introduction With the growing number of veterinary centers performing pacemaker implantation in small animals, a better understanding of anesthetic management of these procedures has become essential. Most available studies focus primarily on surgical techniques, with limited discussion of anesthetic safety,...

Year Published: 2026Topics: Anesthesia & SedationAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Oliveira, G. M. dos S. de, Travalini de Lima, M., Martins, A. R. de C. et al. 2026. Anesthetic management and complications during transvenous pacemaker implantation in dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 13.

Comparison of analgesic efficacy between intrafunicular and intratesticular lidocaine injection in dogs

Elective surgical orchiectomy is a commonly performed procedure in dogs that requires adequate pain management. Multiple studies have shown that various local anaesthetic techniques improve analgesia and may reduce side effects associated with systemically administered drugs. This study aimed to...

Year Published: 2026Topics: AnalgesiaAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Lohinger, C., Verdier, N., Klonner, M. E. et al. 2026. Comparison of analgesic efficacy between intrafunicular and intratesticular lidocaine injection in dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 13.

Short-term storage conditions do not affect canine fecal cortisol and secretory immunoglobulin A concentrations

Fecal cortisol and secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) are frequently used biomarkers in animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and other fields. However, these research settings often lack immediate access to a -80 °C freezer or other ultra-low temperature storage equipment. This study...

Year Published: 2026Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Lenz, O. C., Powell, L., Reinhard, C. L. et al. 2026. Short-term storage conditions do not affect canine fecal cortisol and secretory immunoglobulin A concentrations. Scientific Reports 16(1), 7132.

Classical cuts: A pilot study of classical music’s effects on dogs in grooming settings

Grooming procedures are often stressful for dogs due to exposure to loud noises, unfamiliar individuals, and the absence of their owners. This study aimed to assess whether classical music could reduce stress-related behaviours in dogs during grooming. Fifteen companion dogs...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Krupa, W., Czyżowski, P., Kaszycka, K. et al. 2025. Classical cuts: A pilot study of classical music’s effects on dogs in grooming settings. Animal Cognition 28(1), 60.

Participation in a short-term socialization and training program improved kennel-raised dog welfare

Kennel-raised dogs are exposed to more stressors and fewer positive experiences than dogs raised in homes. We created a Dog Socialization and Training class to enrich the environment of university teaching dogs. Undergraduate students (103 total) were assigned a dog...

Year Published: 2026Topics: Animal Training, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Ing, N. H., Richardson, R., Lamon, T. K. et al. 2026. Participation in a short-term socialization and training program improved kennel-raised dog welfare. Animals 16(3).