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A systematic review of the effects of musical enrichment on captive mammals (2025)

Forty two studies examining physiological, behavioural and cognitive mammalian responses to music were identified, with 38.1% of those studies focusing on primates. The studies identified included 23 mammalian species across six animal orders (Artiodactyla, Carnivora, Perissodactyla, Primates, Proboscidea and Rodentia)....

Year Published: 2025Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Gerbil, Gibbon, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Rat, Rodent, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Alkalaj, M. 2025. A systematic review of the effects of musical enrichment on captive mammals. Canopy 25(2).

Effects of changing veterinary handling techniques on canine behaviour and physiology Part 2: Behavioural measurements

Signs of distress in dogs during veterinary visits are often normalised rather than viewed as welfare concerns. Interventions designed to reduce fear during veterinary visits were evaluated to see if they affected dogs' behaviours compared to dogs without interventions. Twenty-eight...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Handling, RestraintAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Squair, C., Proudfoot, K., Montelpare, W. et al. 2024. Effects of changing veterinary handling techniques on canine behaviour and physiology Part 2: Behavioural measurements. Animal Welfare 33, e43.

A novel approach for contactless heart rate monitoring from pet facial videos

Introduction: Monitoring the heart rate (HR) of pets is challenging when contact with a conscious pet is inconvenient, difficult, injurious, distressing, or dangerous for veterinarians or pet owners. However, few established, simple, and non-invasive techniques for HR measurement in pets...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Cat, Dog

Citation: Hu, R., Gao, Y., Peng, G. et al. 2024. A novel approach for contactless heart rate monitoring from pet facial videos. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 11.

Does perioperative electroacupuncture reduce postoperative pain in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy?

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the analgesic efficacy of perioperative electroacupuncture in fifty-six healthy female dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy as part of a catch-neuter-release project. Materials and methods: Ten minutes after sedation with 20 μg/kg medetomidine combined with 0.3 mg/kg butorphanol intramuscularly,...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Analgesia, Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Iwe, C., Schiele, A., Passenegg, V. et al. 2025. Does perioperative electroacupuncture reduce postoperative pain in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy? Frontiers in Veterinary Science 11.

Effect of pre-session discrimination training on performance in a judgement bias test in dogs

Spatial judgement bias tests (JBTs) can involve teaching animals that a bowl provides a reward in one location but does not in another. The animal is then presented with the bowl placed between the rewarded and the unrewarded locations (i.e.,...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Emotion, Pain, & SentienceAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Krahn, J., Azadian, A., Cavalli, C. et al. 2024. Effect of pre-session discrimination training on performance in a judgement bias test in dogs. Animal Cognition 27(1), 66.

Use of the oxygen reserve index/FiO2 as a non-invasive index to estimate venous admixture in anesthetized dogs

The oxygen reserve index (ORi) is a novel, non-invasive parameter that estimates arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2) during hyperoxia when the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) is elevated. This study aimed to assess the utility of the ORi/FiO2 ratio as...

Year Published: 2025Topics: Anesthesia & Sedation, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Bellini, L., Maney, J. K., Zanusso, F. et al. 2025. Use of the oxygen reserve index/FiO2 as a non-invasive index to estimate venous admixture in anesthetized dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 11.

Cardiovascular effects of dog-appeasing pheromone in the hospital environment

Recent research has emphasized the health implications of acute or chronic stress in animals. Hospitalized dogs are susceptible to stress due to various factors, including exposure to a novel environment, invasive procedures, and separation from their primary caregiver. The clinical...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Minuzzo, T., Bascherotto, J. S., Gnoatto, F. L. C. et al. 2024. Cardiovascular effects of dog-appeasing pheromone in the hospital environment. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 76, 68–72.

Enjoy the silence: Preference and short-term effect of exposure to different acoustical stimuli in dogs

Prior research has demonstrated that animal vocalizations and music can elicit emotional responses in dogs, but their preferences for different acoustic stimuli remain underexplored. This study aimed to develop a methodology to assess dogs' preferences and behavioral reactions to various...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Guérineau, C., Lõoke, M., Broseghini, A. et al. 2024. Enjoy the silence: Preference and short-term effect of exposure to different acoustical stimuli in dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 281, 106452.

Are smelly toys more fun? Shelter dogs’ preferences for toys, scents, and scented toys

As dogs reside in shelters awaiting adoption, it is critical that they remain behaviorally healthy. A variety of enrichment strategies improve the welfare of shelter dogs, including object (usually in the form of toys) and scent enrichment. However, for these...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Howard, S., Gunter, L. M., Feuerbacher, E. N. 2024. Are smelly toys more fun? Shelter dogs' preferences for toys, scents, and scented toys. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 278, 106383.

Comparison of hemodynamic effects of propofol or alfaxalone during induction in dogs

This randomized prospective clinical study aimed to compare the hemodynamic effects of propofol and alfaxalone for the induction of anesthesia in dogs. Thirty-one healthy dogs undergoing various procedures in a private referral center were premedicated with intramuscular acepromazine (0.015 mg/kg) and...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Anesthesia & SedationAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Sarotti, D., Franci, P., Oricco, S. et al. 2024. Comparison of hemodynamic effects of propofol or alfaxalone during induction in dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 11.