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Comparison of Babesia gibsoni infection in pit bull-type dogs with and without a known history of involvement in organized dogfighting

open access: yesForensic Science International: Animals and Environments, 2022
Babesia gibsoni is a protozoal parasitic disease that in the United States is found almost exclusively in pit bull-type dogs and is commonly diagnosed in dogs seized in dogfighting investigations. This study compared the prevalence of B.
Laura Niestat   +3 more
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Barriers to and facilitators of pet grooming among clients served by a subsidized grooming service program

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022
Grooming is an important aspect of basic hygiene care for most companion animals. The consequences of not receiving routine grooming care can pose significant risks to animals' health and wellbeing. The current study examined barriers and facilitators of
Shelby E. McDonald   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Retrospective Analysis of Typologies of Animal Abuse Recorded by the SPCA, Hong Kong

open access: yesAnimals, 2021
We conducted a retrospective study of 254 suspected cruelty offences recorded by the Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) between January 2013 and December 2019.
Amanda Whitfort   +3 more
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Grooming-Related Concerns Among Companion Animals: Preliminary Data on an Overlooked Topic and Considerations for Animals' Access to Health-Related Services

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022
Grooming is an essential health maintenance activity that is fundamental to the welfare of many companion animals. Despite the potentially serious consequences of inadequate grooming for pets and their caregivers, few studies have examined the role of ...
Shelby E. McDonald   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Community Veterinary Medicine Programs: Pet Owners' Perceptions and Experiences

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Many American pet owners struggle financially, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this problem. Yet, the positive effects that companion animals have in people's lives create the need for supportive systems to ensure that financial ...
Lori R. Kogan   +3 more
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Psycho-Behavioural Changes in Dogs Treated with Corticosteroids: A Clinical Behaviour Perspective

open access: yesAnimals, 2022
Arousal and distress are often important factors in problematic behaviours, and endogenous corticosteroids are important mediators in the associated stress responses.
Lorella Notari   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adult-perpetrated Animal Abuse: Development of a Proclivity Scale [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
There is a clear discrepancy in the reporting of animal cruelty complaints, prosecutions and convictions suggesting that any prevalence figures of abuse are significant under-representations.
Chan D.   +6 more
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Are They Buying It? United States Consumers’ Changing Attitudes toward More Humanely Raised Meat, Eggs, and Dairy

open access: yesAnimals, 2018
This survey research sampled 1000 US (United States) consumers of meat, eggs, and dairy on their attitudes towards the welfare of farm animals and the willingness to pay for products with trustworthy welfare certifications.
C. Victor Spain   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Relationship Between Scarring and Dog Aggression in Pit Bull-Type Dogs Involved in Organized Dogfighting

open access: yesAnimals, 2016
When pit bull-type dogs are seized in an investigation of organized dogfighting, heavily scarred dogs are often assumed to be highly dog aggressive due to a history of fighting.
Katherine A. Miller   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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