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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).

“The cone of shame”: Welfare implications of Elizabethan collar use on dogs and cats as reported by their owners

Elizabethan collars are used in companion animals primarily to prevent self-trauma and associated negative welfare states in animals. However, they have been anecdotally associated with negative impacts on animal health and welfare including distress, abraded/ulcerated skin and misadventure. This study...

Year Published: 2020Topics: External Bodily EquipmentAnimal Type: Cat, Dog

Citation: Shenoda, Y., Ward, M., McKeegan, D. et al. 2020. “The cone of shame”: Welfare implications of Elizabethan collar use on dogs and cats as reported by their owners. Animals 10(2), 333.

A novel welfare and scientific approach to conducting dog metabolism studies allowing dogs to be pair housed

Metabolism cages are designed to conduct absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) studies, enabling an ‘excretion balance’ scientific objective to be met. Historically, the design of dog metabolism cages has involved single housing. This type of housing has limitations for...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Kendrick, J., Stow, R., Ibbotson, N. et al. 2020. A novel welfare and scientific approach to conducting dog metabolism studies allowing dogs to be pair housed. Laboratory Animals 54(6), 588-598.

The scent of enrichment: Exploring the effect of odour and biological salience on behaviour during enrichment of kennelled dogs

Worldwide, millions of dogs are held in kennels for extended periods of time and may experience compromised welfare. Enrichment, often using toys, is considered important to minimize the negative impacts of kennelling. However, the value of this enrichment may be...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Murtagh, K., Farnworth, M. J., Brilot, B. O. 2020. The scent of enrichment: Exploring the effect of odour and biological salience on behaviour during enrichment of kennelled dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 223, 104917.

Springing bottles enrichment toy effect on behaviors and cortisol level of kenneled dogs (Canis lupus familiaris)

Environmental enrichment used in captive animals with goals of increasing the activity, behavioral diversity, utilization of the environment and reducing abnormal behaviors. The present study was designed to determine the springing feeding bottles toy ameliorative effect on behaviors and cortisol...

Year Published: 2020Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Ibrahim, S. A., Goma, A. A., Alsenosy, A.-w. A. 2020. Springing bottles enrichment toy effect on behaviors and cortisol level of kenneled dogs (Canis lupus familiaris). Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 66(2), 20-29.