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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Carrie Tooley, Sarah E. Heath
Summary: This study examines the relationship between canine sleep durations and characteristics and problem behaviors. It found that dogs with insufficient sleep and easily disturbed sleep showed more severe problem behaviors. Therefore, sleep deprivation should not be used as a remedy for problem behaviors.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Katrin Jahn, Jacqui Ley, Theresa Deporter, Kersti Seksel
Summary: This study investigates the health effects of air travel on dogs and finds that most dogs cope well with and recover from air travel, but a significant number of dogs experience physical, mental, and emotional issues, including death. The use of stress management products in pet air travel is underutilized, highlighting the need for more education and awareness among stakeholders.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kai Alain von Rentzell, Karen van Haaften, Amy Morris, Alexandra Protopopova
Summary: Few studies have investigated how the source location of dogs influences the owner-dog relationship. Two independent studies conducted in British Columbia, Canada, found no evidence of a poorer owner-dog relationship in non-Canadian-sourced dogs. In fact, owners of Canadian-sourced dogs used harsh training methods more frequently and had higher expectations for their dog. Future research should continue to explore the effects of age, health, and backgrounds of incoming dogs on the owner-dog relationship.
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Veterinary Sciences
Sarah Louise Hobbs, Emily Jayne Blackwell, Katy Emma Wetz, Rowena Mary Anne Packer
Summary: This study investigated the management of interictal anxiety (IIA) in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy (IE) and the level of veterinary support received by their owners. The results showed that most owners used behavioral or training techniques to manage IIA, but only a small percentage felt fully supported by their vets.
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Veterinary Sciences
Clara Palestrini, Giulietta Minozzi, Silvia Michela Mazzola, Annalaura Lopez, Simona Cannas
Summary: Climate change affects pet behavior, with increased activity in cold weather and decreased activity in hot weather. Weather events such as thunderstorms and heavy rains can also alter pet behavior. Understanding how pets adapt their behavior based on owner schedules and weather events can contribute to the development of prevention strategies.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew Knight, Liam Satchell
Summary: Consumer suspicion of conventional pet foods and the perceived health benefits of alternative diets contribute to the development of the latter. The study found that the palatability of pet food plays a significant role in pet diet decision-making, and behavioral indicators of palatability can vary among different diets.
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Veterinary Sciences
Manal Hemida, Kristiina A. Vuori, Robin Moore, Johanna Anturaniemi, Anna Hielm-Bjorkman
Summary: The study found that early and late postnatal intake of a non-processed meat-based diet was significantly associated with lower risk of IBD in dogs, while intake of an ultra-processed carbohydrate-based diet during the same periods was associated with higher risk. Additionally, normal body weight in puppies during the first 6 months of age was linked to lower IBD risk in adulthood, contrasting with slim puppies who had a higher risk.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Joshua L. Woodward, Rachel A. Casey, Michelle S. Lord, Rachel H. Kinsman, Rosa E. P. Da Costa, Toby G. Knowles, Severine Tasker, Jane K. Murray
Summary: The majority of dog owners use rewards when training their dogs, but many also use aversive methods which can compromise the dogs' welfare. Older male owners and those who have not attended training classes are more likely to use a combination of reward and aversive training methods.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Manal Hemida, Sarah Rosendahl, Tarja S. Jokinen, Robin Moore, Kristiina A. Vuori, Johanna Anturaniemi, Anna Hielm-Bjoerkman
Summary: Feeding dietary sources of fish fat during puppyhood may be inversely associated with canine epilepsy in adulthood. The possibility of causality exists but further dietary intervention studies are needed to confirm these findings.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
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Soil Science
Yinhong Hu, Ian Yesilonis, Katalin Szlavecz
Summary: Wood decomposition is influenced by local factors such as forest age and land use, impacting decay rates. Adjacent leaf litter may enhance microbial activity and increase decomposition efficiency. Factors significantly correlated with decomposition include fungal community composition, soil moisture, and C:N ratio.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Nicole Renee Cammack, Ryan Michael Yamka, Vicki Jean Adams
Summary: Based on a worldwide survey, the transmission of pathogens from raw or minimally processed (MP) pet diets to humans appears to be rare, and potential or probable cases of transmission may be dependent on hygiene and food safety measures.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Yanping Song, Yanghua Yu, Yitong Li, Mingfeng Du
Summary: This paper investigates the leaf litter chemistry and its effects on soil microorganisms in Zanthoxylum planispinum plantations of different ages, revealing the internal correlation of various chemical components in leaf litter and providing a scientific basis for regulating soil microbial activity in plantations.
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Forestry
Yunchao Liu, Lixin Chen, Wenbiao Duan, Yongan Bai, Xiaolan Li
Summary: This study investigates the effects of litter decomposition on soil nitrogen of different aged Picea mongolica forests. The results show that litter nitrogen content is positively correlated with soil organic matter, total nitrogen, and nitrate nitrogen content, but negatively correlated with ammonium nitrogen content. The nitrogen content in the soil varies with time and forest age, and ammonium nitrogen is found to be higher than nitrate nitrogen. The nitrogen content in the soil increases with soil depth in forests of different ages.
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Veterinary Sciences
Kiersten K. Forsyth, Brianah M. McCoy, Sarah M. Schmid, Daniel E. L. Promislow, Noah Snyder-Mackler, Kate E. Creevy
Summary: This study found that there is no significant difference in the prevalence of medical conditions between purebred and mixed-breed dogs in the United States. However, individual breeds may still have higher prevalence for specific conditions.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Celine S. Nicolas, Gemma Espuna, Aurelie Girardin, Jaume Fatjo, Jonathan Bowen, Patricia Monginoux
Summary: This study demonstrates that devices releasing synthetic analog of canine-appeasing pheromone can effectively relax dogs during stressful situations, and the new devices tested in this study are as effective as the reference products but last longer. The Zenidog™ collar lasts for three months and the Zenidog™ diffusing gel lasts for two months, compared to the reference products that last for only one month.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Asahi Ogi, Chiara Mariti, Federica Pirrone, Paolo Baragli, Angelo Gazzano
Summary: This study investigated the possible correlation between salivary oxytocin and maternal care in 25 lactating dogs, finding a weak negative correlation between salivary oxytocin and certain behaviors. Additionally, salivary oxytocin was positively correlated with the percentage of male puppies, suggesting a sex-biased parental investment. These results imply that salivary oxytocin may not strongly influence maternal care dynamics, but may be associated with sex-biased parental investment in dogs.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Patrizia Piotti, Christos Karagiannis, Liam Satchell, Manuela Michelazzi, Mariangela Albertini, Enrico Alleva, Federica Pirrone
Summary: The quality of life of pets is influenced by factors such as their demographics, life experience, personality, and the owner's demographics, COVID-19-related changes, and personality. Additionally, the way owners interpret and report their pets' behavior can be influenced by their own personality and mood.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Giacomo Riggio, Patrizia Piotti, Silvana Diverio, Carmen Borrelli, Francesco Di Iacovo, Angelo Gazzano, Tiffani Josey Howell, Federica Pirrone, Chiara Mariti
Summary: The Cat/Dog-Owner Relationship Scale (C/DORS) is a questionnaire used to evaluate specific aspects of the pet-owner relationship. The validity and reliability of the scale were tested on Italian dog owners, and it showed good results. The scale maintains a three-factor structure (PEC, POI, PC) and student owners tend to have higher scores in emotional closeness and interactions with their pets.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Patrizia Piotti, Mariangela Albertini, Lidia Pia Trabucco, Lucia Ripari, Christos Karagiannis, Claudio Bandi, Federica Pirrone
Summary: The study found that dogs' personalities influenced their communication with owners and emotional responses. Dogs sensitive to uncertainty tended to look at owners more, while those sensitive to rewards and punishment looked at owners less.
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Veterinary Sciences
Sandra Duarte Cardoso, Goncalo da Graca Pereira, Liliana de Sousa, Ceres Berger Faraco, Patrizia Piotti, Federica Pirrone
Summary: In Portugal, the presence of children and the type of dwelling (apartment) were identified as the significant factors for the relinquishment of companion animals. Additionally, the duration of guardianship of the companion animal before relinquishment was significantly shorter if there were children in the household.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ludovica Pierantoni, Mariangela Albertini, Patrizia Piotti, Giulia Ripamonti, Paola Pocar, Vitaliano Borromeo, Federica Pirrone
Summary: Up to 56% of dogs show signs of separation-related problems. This study analyzed the behavior and salivary concentrations of copeptin, a biomarker of stress, in dogs with separation distress and dogs with no problems. The results showed significant differences in activity levels and stress-relief activities between the two groups, as well as different tendencies in salivary copeptin concentration behavior. Faster diagnosis and more accurate treatment decisions for separation-related problems in dogs are needed, and biomarkers may be of great value in this regard.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Carmen Borrelli, Giacomo Riggio, Tiffani Josey Howell, Patrizia Piotti, Silvana Diverio, Mariangela Albertini, Paolo Mongillo, Lieta Marinelli, Paolo Baragli, Francesco Paolo Di Iacovo, Angelo Gazzano, Federica Pirrone, Chiara Mariti
Summary: Researchers translated and validated the Cat-/Dog-Owner Relationship Scale (C/DORS) for cat owners in Italy. The results showed that owners of cats living exclusively indoors scored higher in pet-owner interactions and perceived emotional closeness, while those who owned both cats and dogs scored lower in pet-owner interactions. Behavior problems, not being neutered, and lack of previous experience with cat ownership were associated with higher perceived costs of cat ownership. Overall, the study provides insights into the owner-pet relationship in cat owners in Italy.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Rosalind Wrightson, Mariangela Albertini, Federica Pirrone, Kevin McPeake, Patrizia Piotti
Summary: Canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS) is a neurodegenerative disorder in older dogs, similar to early stages of Alzheimer's disease in humans. A study using an online questionnaire found that dogs with more severe cognitive dysfunction also showed more signs of musculoskeletal and neurological problems, including pain and sensory decline. The study suggests that older dogs should be carefully screened for medical conditions, especially pain, sensory decline, and digestive and metabolic disorders, when cognitive dysfunction is suspected.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Giacomo Riggio, Carmen Borrelli, Patrizia Piotti, Anna Grondona, Angelo Gazzano, Francesco P. Di Iacovo, Jaume Fatjo, Jonathan E. Bowen, Daniel Mota-Rojas, Federica Pirrone, Chiara Mariti
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the effects of the Italian COVID-19 lockdown on the cat-owner relationship and on cat behaviour. The findings suggest that the lockdown had a positive effect on the owner's perception of their relationship with their cat and improved the welfare of many cats. The study highlights the need to reconsider some cat management practices commonly implemented in non-exceptional circumstances.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Patrizia Piotti, Mariangela Albertini, Elisa Lavesi, Annalisa Ferri, Federica Pirrone
Summary: Recent scientific evidence highlights the importance of assessing quality of life in veterinary patients. This study measured the quality of life of 20 adult dogs before and after physiotherapy treatment and found that the treatment improved the psychological quality of life of the dogs. The severity of lameness was also found to be negatively correlated with social quality of life.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)