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Physiological and behavioural responses of dogs to kenneling

We suggest that improvements to kennel design and environmental enrichment may help to ease the transition to kenneling.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Rooney, N. J., Gaines, S. A., Bradshaw, J. W. S. 2004. Physiological and behavioural responses of dogs to kenneling. Animal Welfare 13(S), 253-254 (Abstract).

Refining dog husbandry and care: Eighth report of BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW [British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation/Fund for the Replacement of Animal in Medical Research/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] Joint Working Group on Refinement

Only through sincere commitment, adequate resources and sufficient will to change can significant reductions in suffering and improvements in animal welfare be guaranteed.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Prescott, M. J., Morton, D. B., Buckwell, A. et al. 2004. Refining dog husbandry and care: Eighth report of BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW [British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation/Fund for the Replacement of Animal in Medical Research/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] Joint Working Group on Refinement. Laboratory Animals 38(Supplement), 1-94.

New housing conditions: Improving the welfare of experimental animals

Prototypes for new housing systems satisfying the most important of these basic needs of the animals were developed. Along with newly introduced socialization programs [they] contribute to improved animal welfare. .. Mice need to be able to rest, hide and...

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog, Guinea Pig, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Ottesen, J. L., Weber, A., Gertler, H. et al. 2004. New housing conditions: Improving the welfare of experimental animals. Alternatives to Laboratory Animals [ATLA] 32(Supplement), 397-404.

The use of dextromethorphan to treat repetitive self-directed scratching, biting, or chewing in dogs with allergic dermatitis

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of oral dextromethorphan in dogs with a repetitive behavior problem (self-licking, self-chewing, and self-biting associated with chronic allergic dermatitis). Fourteen dogs with chronic allergic dermatitis were enrolled in the study. Twelve dogs completed the study....

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Dodman, N. H., Shuster, L., Nesbitt, G. et al. 2004. The use of dextromethorphan to treat repetitive self-directed scratching, biting, or chewing in dogs with allergic dermatitis. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 27, 99-104.

The effect of auditory stimulation on the behaviour and public perception of sheltered dogs

Classical music enouraged dogs to spend less time barking and more time resting, whilst heavy metal music resulted in dogs spending more time barking and less time resting.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Wells, D. L., Graham, L., Hepper, P. G. 2004. The effect of auditory stimulation on the behaviour and public perception of sheltered dogs. Animal Welfare 13(S), 258 (Abstract).

The influence of toys on the behaviour and welfare of kenneled dogs

Enrichment through the provision of typs may have a positive effect upon the welfare of sheltered dogs, helping to reduce boredom. ... The dogs' interest in the toys waned over time, but the speed of habituation to the Nylabone chew...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Wells, D. L. 2004. The influence of toys on the behaviour and welfare of kenneled dogs. Animal Welfare 13, 367-373.

A review of environmental enrichment for kennelled dogs, Canis familiaris

Two types of general enrichment method are discussed, namely animate (i.e. enrichment through the provision of social contacts with conspecifics and humans) and inanimate (i.e. enrichment through the provision of toys, cage furniture, auditory and olfactory stimulation). The benefits and,...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Wells, D. L. 2004. A review of environmental enrichment for kennelled dogs, Canis familiaris. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 85, 307-317.

Husbandry refinements for rodents, dogs and non-human primates used in telemtry procedures – Sevenths report of the BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW Joint Working Group on Refinment, Part B

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog, Nonhuman Primate, Rodent

Citation: Hawkins, P., Morton, D. B., Bevan, R. et al. 2004. Husbandry refinements for rodents, dogs and non-human primates used in telemtry procedures - Sevenths report of the BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW Joint Working Group on Refinment, Part B. Laboratory Animals 38, in press.

Housing, care and environmental factors

General discussion on husbandry and regulatory issues pertaining to the housing and care of laboratory animals.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: All/General, Dog, Guinea Pig, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Hansen, A. K. , Baumans, V. 2004. Housing, care and environmental factors. In: The Welfare of Laboratory Animals. Kaliste, E. (ed), 37-50. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

Working with pound dogs in the research laboratory: a discussion by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum

To summarize, working with pound dogs is emotionally more challenging but at the same time often more rewarding than working with purpose-bred dogs. The affectionate human attachment is a warranty for the pound dog to receiving optimal care and being...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Barley, J. B., Bell, L., Duff, R. et al. 2004. Working with pound dogs in the research laboratory: a discussion by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Animal Technology and Welfare 3(3), 165-167.