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Evaluation of indicators of acute emotional states in dogs

A complete assessment of animal welfare requires not just an understanding of negative emotional states, such as fear and anxiety, but also of positive states, such as calmness and happiness. However, few studies have identified accurate and reliable indicators of...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Flint, H. E., Weller, J. E., Parry-Howells, N. et al. 2024. Evaluation of indicators of acute emotional states in dogs. Scientific Reports 14(1), 6406.

Application accuracy of a frameless optical neuronavigation system as a guide for craniotomies in dogs

Optical neuronavigation systems using infrared light to create a virtual reality image of the brain allow the surgeon to track instruments in real time. Due to the high vulnerability of the brain, neurosurgical interventions must be performed with a high...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Gutmann, S., Heiderhoff, M., Möbius, R. et al. 2023. Application accuracy of a frameless optical neuronavigation system as a guide for craniotomies in dogs. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 65(1), 54.

Benchmarking enrichment efforts in the US & Canada across species and enrichment categories

Enrichment is important for animal welfare and data quality. Provision of enrichment opportunities varies between species and enrichment category. However, data benchmarking these differences does not exist. Our objective was to characterize enrichment provision and associated factors across species in...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cat, Cattle, Chicken, Dog, Ferret, Goat, Macaque, Mink, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Sheep

Citation: LaFollette, M. R., Cloutier, S., Brady, C. M. et al. 2023. Benchmarking enrichment efforts in the US & Canada across species and enrichment categories. JAALAS 62(4), 303–316.

Impact of visual barrier removal on the behavior of shelter-housed dogs

With millions of dogs housed in shelters each year, it is important to consider how the shelter environment impacts welfare. Social isolation and a lack of control over the environment can negatively impact wellbeing. However, providing social opportunities requires costly...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Martin, A. L., Walthers, C. M., Pattillo, M. J. et al. 2023. Impact of visual barrier removal on the behavior of shelter-housed dogs. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 26(4), 596–606.

Supplemental reflective blankets and wool socks help maintain body temperature in dogs undergoing celiotomy procedures: A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial

OBJECTIVE To compare results for body (esophageal) temperature measurements obtained during celiotomy in normothermic (presurgical) canine patients receiving routine heat support versus routine heat support plus supplemental support (consisting of covering the thorax in a reflective blanket and placing reflective...

Year Published: 2022Topics: Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: O'Neil, B. A., Linklater, A. K. J. 2022. Supplemental reflective blankets and wool socks help maintain body temperature in dogs undergoing celiotomy procedures: A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 260(11), 1316–1323.

Unfamiliar human-induced social buffering effect in kennel-residing Australian Cattle Dogs

The “isolation syndrome” is a term used to describe the stress responses observed in highly social species when they lack social interactions. This syndrome affects various aspects of an individual's welfare, including hormonal, behavioral, and physiological systems. Dogs, known for...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Pinelli, C., Scandurra, A., Mastellone, V. et al. 2023. Unfamiliar human-induced social buffering effect in kennel-residing Australian Cattle Dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 267, 106039.

The effect of adding a heated humidified breathing circuit on body temperature in healthy anesthetized dogs

OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of a circulating warm water blanket (WWB) in combination with a heated humidified breathing circuit (HHBC) heated to 45 °C on rectal temperature (RT) in dogs undergoing general anesthesia for elective ovariohysterectomies. ANIMALS 29 healthy...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Surgery & Post-OpAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Jones, S. M., Burns, C. C., Reed, R. A. et al. 2023. The effect of adding a heated humidified breathing circuit on body temperature in healthy anesthetized dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 261(8), 1181–1185.

The links between positive human interaction and maternal behaviour and welfare of commercial breeding dams (Canis familiaris)

In dogs, maternal behaviour plays an essential role in offspring survival and can influence the development and behaviour of the neonate later in life. We investigated the effect of prepartum enrichment on maternal behaviour and welfare of breeding dams at...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Human-Animal Interaction, Rearing & WeaningAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Baqueiro-Espinosa, U., Donnelly, P., McEvoy, V. et al. 2024. The links between positive human interaction and maternal behaviour and welfare of commercial breeding dams (Canis familiaris). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 270, 106147.

Preference of dogs towards feeding toys made of natural rubber, and their potential to improve canine behaviour: A study based on owners’ observations

Improper feeding methods can be linked to canine behaviour problems, as the conventional bowl-feeding approach fail to mimic natural behaviour and is associated with obesity. Feeding toys can potentially contribute to the enhancement of dog behaviour by mimicking natural hunting...

Year Published: 2024Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Boonhoh, W., Saramolee, P., Sriphavatsarakom, P. et al. 2024. Preference of dogs towards feeding toys made of natural rubber, and their potential to improve canine behaviour: A study based on owners' observations. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 270, 106142.

What can associations between emotional states and management-based measures teach us about shelter dogs’ welfare? Journal of Veterinary Behavior 69–70, 32–38

It is crucial to understand the effect of living in a shelter on dog's well-being. We hypothesized that mental states may indicate the presence of environmental stressors. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between specific emotional...

Year Published: 2023Topics: Emotion, Pain, & Sentience, Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Cuglovici, D. A. 2023. What can associations between emotional states and management-based measures teach us about shelter dogs' welfare? Journal of Veterinary Behavior 69–70, 32–38.