This article reviews recent research concerning dog–human relationships and how
attributes that arise from them can be measured. It highlights the influence of human …

The study of human-animal interactions (HAI), and the resulting human-animal relationships
(HARs) and bonds (HABs) which are set up as a consequence, is currently a topical issue in …

Assessment of quality of life (QoL) is an important, increasingly popular outcome measure in
veterinary research and practice, particularly in dogs. In humans, QoL is commonly …

Obesity in humans is a growing global problem and is one of the greatest public health
challenges we face today. Most researchers agree that, as in humans, the incidence in the …

Pet dogs, therapy dogs, and service dogs can be seen in workplaces with increasing
frequency. Although dogs may provide many benefits to employees and employers, their …

Background When companion animals become seriously ill clients may have doubts about
treatment choices, if any, and turn to veterinarians for help. But how should veterinarians …

Simple Summary COVID-19 caused unprecedented lifestyle changes, with unknown effects
on pets' quality of life. We studied the role of personality, the human–animal relationship …

Background This study investigated whether the body condition score (BCS) and/or culture
influences the quality of life (QoL) of dogs, as evaluated by the owner, and whether the BCS …

Chronic low back pain is a significant societal and personal burden that negatively impacts
quality of life. Dog ownership has been associated with health benefits. This study evaluated …

There is significant literature related to companion animal attachment and depression, but to
date, there has not been a systematic review of it. The aims of this systematic review were …