Many dogs experience stress when separated from their caregivers, as well as when
travelling in vehicles. Pet owners employ various approaches to managing these issues …

Chronic neuropathic pain is underdiagnosed in companion animals. This paper will review
the definition of pain and how classification and grading of neuropathic pain can be applied …

Simple Summary Dogs are a social species and may experience negative emotions when
left alone even for short periods of time. This study explored the effectiveness of different …

Environmental changes like vet visit could cause stress in cats. Studies have attempted to
develop stress management strategies targeting sensory systems. Even though species …

A complete assessment of animal welfare requires not just an understanding of negative
emotional states, such as fear and anxiety, but also of positive states, such as calmness and …

Domestic cats (Felis Catus) are often exposed to stimuli that have the potential to negatively
impact their welfare. These can include situations such as veterinary visits, travel, changes …

Simple Summary Dogs are part of our everyday lives. It is therefore important that
descriptors and definitions used to label their emotional states are understood correctly. Are …

Distractions that lead to performance deficits in working dogs can be life-threatening to the
dog, its handler, and others. To reduce the impact of extraneous stimuli, distractors that are …

Prior research has demonstrated that animal vocalizations and music can elicit emotional
responses in dogs, but their preferences for different acoustic stimuli remain underexplored …

Dogs are routinely exposed to events that may elicit stress and result in negative emotional
states which can impact pet dog welfare. One event many dogs living with people are …