We argue that there is currently an under-reporting of the ways in which pain can be
associated with problem behavior, which is seriously limiting the recognition of this welfare …

Discussion There is a well-established link between illness or disease and stress, and the
effects of stress on the body and behavior has been documented. Stress is the body's …

Simple Summary It becomes critical to understand the effects that the current pandemic can
have on the welfare of household dogs and cats, in order to develop programs that can …

Most research examining cat behavior in multi-cat households lacks focus on one group
size. This gap in knowledge reduces generalizability of research findings to specific …

There is much debate over the pros and cons of allowing cats to roam freely as opposed to
keeping them confined indoors. We surveyed owners who implemented a commercial …

Background: Clients typically turn to their local veterinary practice as the first point of call
when they are concerned about their pet's behaviour, unless they think it is purely a training …

Despite the diagnostic capacity of ultrasonography (US) in cases of bovine enzootic
hematuria (BEH), it has been underused in the medical clinic for ruminants. Studies …

Simple Summary Urination outside the litterbox (also known as periuria) is a very frequent
problem seen by veterinary behaviourists and is a common reason for the relinquishment of …

Case summary This case report describes a 9-year-old neutered male cat with a functional
adrenal tumor showing aggression toward other cats in the household, excessive meowing …

The interrelationship between physiology and behaviour has long been recognized, as
attested by ethological texts that discuss behaviour change at important life stages. Sexually …