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Use of dog metabolism cages and slings

Results of a review of dog metabolism cage design and use in the UKare presented and refinement recommendations made. None of the metabolism cages for which data was gathered meet the size recommended by the current UK Code of Practice.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Robb, D. 2001. Use of dog metabolism cages and slings. Animal Technology 52, 50-52.

A cart cage for transferring macaques, capuchins, and small dogs

A novel mobile monkey transport cart cage allows ease of handling, safety, secure holding, good visual access to the monkeys, room for large macaques, and ease of assembly, all at a modest cost.

Year Published: 2001Topics: HandlingAnimal Type: Capuchin, Dog, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lowery, T. 2001. A cart cage for transferring macaques, capuchins, and small dogs. Lab Animal 30(1), 45-46.

Comfortable quarters for dogs in research institutions

Practical recommendations for the species-adequate housing and handling of dogs. Dog kennel design should: keep the animal(s) in good physical and mental health, permit easy handling of the dog(s) by personnl be large enough to allow group housing of compatible...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Hubrecht, R. C. 2002. Comfortable quarters for dogs in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Ninth Edition. Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. (eds.), 57-65. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Extended acclimatization is required to eliminate stress effects of periodic blood-sampling procedures on vasoactive hormones and blood volume in beagle dogs

Important in all experimental animal studies is the need to control stress stimuli associated with environmental change and experimental procedures. As the stress response involves alterations in levels of vasoactive hormones, ensuing changes in cardiovascular parameters [plasma renin,epinephrine, norepinephrine, aldosterone,...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Slaughter, M. R., Birmingham, J. M. et al. 2002. Extended acclimatization is required to eliminate stress effects of periodic blood-sampling procedures on vasoactive hormones and blood volume in beagle dogs . Laboratory Animals 36, 403-410.

Using a toy rotation scheme to enhance canine enrichment

Our approach was to design a toy rotation scheme that would provide each dog with a different toy on a weekly basis. .. At the end of a 2-month evaluation period, only 4 out of the 9 toys (Dental Ball,...

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Rukavina, G. M., Young, J. D., Grant, M. G. 2002. Using a toy rotation scheme to enhance canine enrichment. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 41(4), 118 (Abstract).

Progression of environmental enrichment at Sequani Limited

Several enrichment options for beagles, rabbits and guinea pigs are described.

Year Published: 2002Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Rodent

Citation: Prowse, L. 2002. Progression of environmental enrichment at Sequani Limited. Animal Technology and Welfare 1, 119-121.

An Easy Steps Clicker Series by Karen Pryor

Preparation: Hang a small envelope of kibble or treats and a clicker outside each enclosure. Or have kennel employees wear clickers on their wrists or belts. Ask anyone who is frequently in the kennel area to use the following clicker...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Pryor, K. 2002. An Easy Steps Clicker Series by Karen Pryor. In: Make Your Shelter a Bark-Free Zone. Pryor, K. Sunshine Books , online .

The influence of auditory stimulation on the behaviour of dogs housed in a rescue shelter

This study explored the influence of five types of auditory stimulation (Human conversation, classical music, heavy metal music, pop music, and a control) on the behaviour of 50 dogs housed in rescue shelters. ... Dogs spent more time resting and...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Wells, D. L., Graham, L., Hepper, P. G. 2002. The influence of auditory stimulation on the behaviour of dogs housed in a rescue shelter. Animal Welfare 11, 385-393.

Environmental enrichment of nonhuman primates, dogs and rabbits used in toxicological studies

A summary is provided of current regulations and recommendations pertaining to environmental enrichment. The importance of perching to captive primates is underscored by the observation that it is frequently the most used enrichment device in a variety of nonnutritive /nonsocial...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog, Nonhuman Primate, Rabbit

Citation: Bayne, K. 2003. Environmental enrichment of nonhuman primates, dogs and rabbits used in toxicological studies. Toxicologic Pathology 31(Supplement), 132-137.

Neurophysiological correlates of affiliative behaviour between humans and dogs

Few physiological parameters for positive human-companion animal contact have been identified and those that are established have all been in humans. The implication is that if the physiological reactions are mutual, dogs would experience the same psychological benefits from these...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Odendaal, J. S., Meintjes, R. A. 2003. Neurophysiological correlates of affiliative behaviour between humans and dogs. Veterinary Journal 165(3), 296-301.