In mammals, serotonin (5-HT) levels depend on the availability of tryptophan (TRP). Low 5-
HT concentrations have been linked to behavioural disorders in dogs. This study aimed at …

The aim of the present study was to verify the effect, on blood serotonin (5-HT)
concentrations of the addition of L-Tryptophan (L-TRP) to a dissociated diet, in the meal …

Stress experienced by companion animals could impair their physical and psychological
welfare, impacting their social relationships in domestic environments [1]. For this reason …

Dogs in a shelter environment need to cope with different types of stressors. Recent studies
have shown that essential oils might be able to modify the behavior of dogs. The aim of the …

Serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), has been firstly isolated and
described by Maurice Rapport and colleagues (Rapport et al., 1948), after decades of …

Stress experienced by companion animals could impair their physical and psychological
welfare, impacting their social relationships in domestic environments [1]. For this reason …

Phobia in dogs is one of the most frequent and difficult to diagnose behavioral pathologies; it
is often confused with fear and anxiety, also because in some cases multiple pathologies …

It is well-known that domestic dogs have not passed the mirror self-recognition test.
Therefore, to investigate the self-awareness of this species, different kind of test is needed …