Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Amber Diane Carroll, Alissa Cisneros, Hannah Porter, Carly Moody, Anastasia Chiara Stellato
Summary: Improving the veterinary experience for domestic dogs and their owners is crucial for canine welfare and owner compliance. Dog owner perspectives can enhance satisfaction and clinic visits. A survey showed that participants generally disagreed with more restrictive techniques and agreed with less restrictive techniques, regardless of dog behavior. Owner perspectives align with current handling recommendations, encouraging veterinarians to incorporate them for a better veterinary care experience.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lauren Powell, Brittany Lee, Chelsea L. Reinhard, Margaret Morris, Donya Satriale, James Serpell, Brittany Watson
Summary: Most dog adopters are satisfied with dog ownership, but some adopted dogs are returned to shelters, causing stress for both the owner and the dog. This study found that owners who returned their dogs had higher expectations for their dog's health, behavior, and the human-dog bond. There were no differences in expectations for ownership responsibilities and challenges between returning and non-returning owners. Additionally, two-thirds of owners experienced behavioral problems following adoption, but these problems decreased over time.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yana Bender, Tim Matschkowski, Stefan R. Schweinberger, Juliane Braeuer
Summary: Guide dogs are beneficial for visually impaired individuals as they increase confidence and independence. A good match between the dog and the owner depends on factors such as shared hobbies, activity levels, expressions of calmness, happiness, greediness, and friendliness. Owners who perceive themselves to be similar to their dogs in terms of personality often have a strong bond, feeling secure with their dog and less influenced by previous relationships. However, a strong bond may also have negative effects.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Francisco Giugliano de Souza Cabral, Briseida Resende, Chiara Mariti, Tiffani Howell, Carine Savalli
Summary: The bond between humans and dogs is noticeable in our daily lives and varies depending on cultural and socioeconomic context. The Dog-Owner Relationship Scale is an important tool to assess this bond, and the Brazilian Portuguese version of the scale has shown satisfactory evidence of validity.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Lori R. Kogan, Phyllis Erdman, Cori Bussolari, Jennifer Currin-McCulloch, Wendy Packman
Summary: The study found that dog owners were most concerned about the availability of emergency veterinary care during the lockdown phase of the pandemic. Younger owners were more concerned about both availability and cost of veterinary care (emergency and non-emergency) compared to older owners. The majority of owners continued to prioritize their dogs, even during the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Brennen A. McKenzie, Frances L. Chen, Margaret E. Gruen, Natasha J. Olby
Summary: This paper proposes a new conceptual framework for aging in dogs called Canine Geriatric Syndrome (CGS). The authors discuss the potential key components of a CGS assessment tool and emphasize the importance of understanding and mitigating the deleterious effects of aging in dogs.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Janice Lloyd, Claire Budge, Steve La Grow, Kevin Stafford
Summary: The termination of a guide dog partnership can result in reduced quality of life for handlers, impacting their mobility, social interactions, and self-esteem/confidence. While most handlers accept the end of the partnership, some may experience feelings of guilt or anger, which can influence their relationships with subsequent guide dogs. This study highlights the emotional challenges faced by handlers and the importance of supporting them during the transition to another dog.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Helena Hale, Emily Blackwell, Claire Roberts, Emma Roe, Siobhan Mullan
Summary: Despite the availability of formal tools for veterinary assessment of canine quality of life, they are rarely used in practice due to perceived resistance from dog owners. However, an online survey suggests that the majority of UK dog owners are comfortable discussing their dogs' quality of life with their vets and are interested in accessing assessment tools. Interviews with a subset of owners further confirm their desire to have holistic dog care discussions and to use formal assessment tools. These findings suggest that the use of tools can improve the vet-client relationship and owner confidence in dog treatment.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Claire Roberts, Emily J. Blackwell, Emma Roe, Joanna C. Murrell, Siobhan Mullan
Summary: The awareness and use of canine quality of life (QOL) assessment tools in veterinary practice in the UK is low. Although most veterinary professionals are willing to use these tools, lack of time and potential resistance from owners are barriers to their use. This study suggests that QOL assessment tools are not well disseminated to veterinary professionals and that various barriers inhibit their use.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Veronica Marchetti, Eleonora Gori, Valeria Mariotti, Angelo Gazzano, Chiara Mariti
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of canine chronic enteropathies on dogs' quality of life, behavior, and owner-dog relationship. Dogs with chronic enteropathies had lower QoL compared to healthy dogs and cancer patients, but showed improvement in general QoL, health QoL, and interaction QoL during follow-up. Higher levels of attachment between owner and dog were found in dogs affected by chronic enteropathies, with changes in behaviors observed.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Rachel M. Park, Margaret E. Gruen, Kenneth Royal
Summary: In the United States, different characteristics of dog owners may influence their willingness to seek veterinary care, but overall, the study found that demographic characteristics of dog owners do not directly affect their willingness to seek veterinary care.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kyeong Eun Uhm, Heeyoune Jung, Min Woo Woo, Hyo Eun Kwon, Mooyeon Oh-Park, Bo Ram Lee, Eun Joo Kim, Jung Hwan Kim, Seung Ah Lee, Jongmin Lee
Summary: This study investigated caregiver preparedness and its influences on caregiver burden, depression, and quality of life (QoL) in caregivers of individuals with disabilities. The results showed that higher caregiver preparedness is a predictor of less caregiver burden and depression, and better QoL. However, preparedness did not increase as the duration or time spent on caregiving was extended.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Taylor Rigby, David K. Johnson, Angela Taylor, James E. Galvin
Summary: This cross-sectional study found no differences in caregiver characteristics or disease severity distribution between DLB, PDD, and AD. Instead, the caregiver's experience was dependent on caregiver and care recipient characteristics, as well as the most disturbing symptoms, with behavior, personality changes, and sleep having the greatest impact on psychosocial constructs.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Cecilia Carreiro, Vivien Reicher, Anna Kis, Marta Gacsi
Summary: This study provides the first evidence that dogs' attachment towards their owner is associated with their sleep structure and brain activity during sleep. Similar to humans, differences in attachment were reflected in sleep EEG characteristics when dogs slept in a novel environment with their owners.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Aikaterini Merkouri, Taryn M. Graham, Marguerite Elizabeth O'Haire, Rebecca Purewal, Carri Westgarth
Summary: This study examines the relationship between dog ownership and mental health. It finds that a stronger dog-owner relationship is associated with greater emotional support and companionship, but poorer mental health in terms of anxiety or depression. The perceived burden of responsibility, however, is consistently associated with better mental health outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medical Ethics
Mads Paludan Goddiksen, Una Quinn, Nora Kovacs, Thomas Boker Lund, Peter Sandoe, Orsolya Varga, Mikkel Willum Johansen
Summary: Loyalty to friends and classmates can lead students to handle academic dishonesty among peers in a more personal way rather than reporting it. Students often feel tension between the norms of being a good researcher and student, and their own norms of being a good friend and person when deciding on the right course of action.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN RESEARCH-ETHICS INTEGRITY AND POLICY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Thomas B. Lund, Sigrid Denver, Jonas Nordstrom, Tove Christensen, Peter Sandoe
Summary: The study found that in Denmark, Germany, and Sweden, there is a significant consumer segment that believes it is ethically justified to eat meat as long as the animals enjoy a good level of welfare. These consumers are highly concerned about animal welfare and prefer purchasing welfare pork.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Inger Anneberg, Jesper Lassen, Peter Sandoe
Summary: The study aims to explore the development of perceptions of animal welfare among prospective farmers and farm workers in Denmark during their studies at agricultural colleges. It was found that students prioritize balancing welfare and productivity, have concerns about the animal itself, and relate concerns to themselves. Teachers showed a growing awareness of animal welfare in Danish agricultural colleges, but there were disagreements on the understanding of animal welfare.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
T. B. Lund, C. Gamborg, J. Secher, P. Sandoe
Summary: A survey of Danish dairy farmers' acceptance and likelihood of using semen produced with a novel technology combining in vitro production and genomic embryo selection found that most farmers were likely to use it, with young farmers and larger producers more inclined towards acceptance. Despite some ethical reservations, economic incentives and structural developments favor the widespread adoption of the technology by both organic and conventional farmers.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Svenja Springer, Thomas Boker Lund, Herwig Grimm, Annemarie T. Kristensen, Sandra A. Corr, Peter Sandoe
Summary: Health insurance offers benefits to both clients and veterinarians, although concerns about negative consequences have been raised. Austrian veterinarians are more likely to see health insurance as unnecessary compared to Danish and UK veterinarians. Many veterinarians worry that insurance policies may influence clinical decisions. Additionally, greater insurance coverage may result in more cost-intensive veterinary care.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Peter Sandoe, Henning Otte Hansen, Bjorn Forkman, Peter van Horne, Hans Houe, Ingrid C. de Jong, Jorgen B. Kjaer, Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Clare Palmer, Helle Lottrup Halkjaer Rhode, Tove Christensen
Summary: There are two types of initiatives to ensure welfare in broiler production: welfare legislation and market driven initiatives. Sweden has higher legal standards, while market driven initiatives complement more welfare-limited Dutch legislation, improving broiler welfare.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Helene Brogger Nielsen, Helene Ane Jensen, Henrik Meilby, Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Peter Sandoe
Summary: The study estimated the population and distribution of unowned free-ranging domestic cats in Denmark, finding the number of these cats to be significantly lower than previously claimed. It also revealed that these cats are primarily located in rural areas.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ida Sofie Thuesen, Jorgen Steen Agerholm, Helena Mejer, Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Peter Sandoe
Summary: Unsocialised cats in Denmark have a moderate level of health-related welfare problems.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Helene Ane Jensen, Henrik Meilby, Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Peter Sandoe
Summary: Compared to other companion animals, domestic cats are more likely to roam freely and have a large range of movement, especially when they are young, have access to nature areas, or are intact males. This can lead to conflicts and controversies with neighbors.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Svenja Springer, Herwig Grimm, Peter Sandoe, Thomas Boker Lund, Annemarie T. Kristensen, Sandra A. Corr
Summary: The use of the internet by pet owners to gain information on pet health issues is increasingly affecting veterinary medicine. Veterinarians are often faced with clients questioning their medical advice based on online information. While there are potential advantages such as increased acceptance of advanced diagnostics and treatments, there are also concerns about clients' unrealistic expectations of small animal practices. As internet use grows, these issues are likely to become more important in the future.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
T. B. Lund, P. Sandoe, J. Secher, C. Gamborg
Summary: Using a representative questionnaire data on Danish citizens, this cross-sectional study examined consumer attitudes towards the application of advanced technologies in dairy cattle breeding. It found that most participants were critical of certain assisted reproductive technologies and genetic technologies, but less concerned about indirect use of these technologies.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sigrid Denver, Tove Christensen, Thomas B. oker Lund, Jakob Vesterlund Olsen, Peter Sandoe
Summary: There is growing concern about the impact of animal production on climate and sustainability. A questionnaire-based study in 2022 revealed that while many consumers are willing to pay a premium for more sustainable pork, only a small percentage would pay more than a 20% premium. Lower climate impact was found to be among the least important factors for consumers in all four countries, with animal welfare being the most important in Western countries and food safety being the most important in China. It is important for stakeholders not to overlook animal welfare and food safety while focusing on reducing the climate impact of pig production.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Svenja Springer, Thomas Boker Lund, Sandra A. Corr, Peter Sandoe
Summary: Owners of dogs and cats recognize the potential benefits of telemedicine, but there is a mismatch with the actual uptake. Owners with a larger number of recent veterinary visits were more likely to have used telemedicine.
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Jordan O. Hampton, Lauren M. Hemsworth, Paul H. Hemsworth, Timothy H. Hyndman, Peter Sandoe
Summary: The Five Domains model is influential in animal welfare studies, but its application as an assessment tool has limitations, including lack of transparency in opinion selection, absence of clear welfare measurement principles, and failure to consider the impacts on non-target animals. Further research and improvements are needed.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Svenja Springer, Thomas Boker Lund, Peter Sandoe, Sandra A. Corr, Annemarie T. Kristensen, Herwig Grimm
Summary: Social media is increasingly being used in small animal practice, with around 90% of practices in Denmark and the UK having a Facebook page, compared to 40% of Austrian practices. Most veterinarians in Denmark and the UK agreed that the use of Facebook was relevant and expected by clients, while agreement was lower among Austrian veterinarians due to lower uptake of social media in that region.
VETERINARY RECORD OPEN
(2022)
