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Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death

Scientific Reports
The companion dog is one of the most phenotypically diverse species. Variability between breeds extends not only to morphology and aspects of behaviour, but also to longevity.
Kirsten M. McMillan, Jon Bielby, Carys L. Williams, Melissa M. Upjohn, Rachel A. Casey, Robert M. Christley   +5 more
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Puppy Socialisation Experiences in Relation to Age and COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions in the UK and ROI

Animals
Limited socialisation can contribute to the development of undesirable dog behaviours. The COVID-19 lockdown potentially limited socialisation opportunities, which may negatively impact the future behaviour of puppies raised during lockdown.
Rachel H. Kinsman, Hoi-Lam Jim, Rachel A. Casey, Eliza Ruiz-Izaguirre, Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka, Ben Cooper, Séverine Tasker, Jane K. Murray   +7 more
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A Lesson in Standardization – Subtle Aspects of the Processing of Samples Can Greatly Affect Dogs' Learning

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020
Training new medical odors presents challenges in procuring sufficient target samples, and suitably matched controls. Organizations are often forced to choose between using fewer samples and risking dogs learning individuals or using differently sourced ...
Claire M. Guest, Rob Harris, Iqbal Anjum, Astrid R. Concha, Nicola J. Rooney, Nicola J. Rooney   +5 more
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Acquired esophageal stricture in the dog: a case report

Veterinární Medicína, 2004
Complicated case, which after several surgical interventions ended up with an acquired esophageal stricture is presented. The possibility of reflux esophagitis should be kept in mind during postoperative period, especially in primarily troubled patients.
M. Vlasin, R. Husnik, T. Fichtel, L. Rauserova   +3 more
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Estimation of the size, density, and demographic distribution of the UK pet dog population in 2019

Scientific Reports
There is limited knowledge about the size of the UK dog population. This makes it difficult to reliably monitor population dynamics and management. A repeatable method of measuring the UK dog population, including owned and unowned dogs i.e., those ...
Kirsten M. McMillan, Xavier A. Harrison, David C. Wong, Melissa M. Upjohn, Robert M. Christley, Rachel A. Casey   +5 more
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Factors Associated with Puppy Training Class Attendance

Animals
Attending puppy training classes may help to improve the human–dog relationship and the overall behaviour and trainability of the dog, yet class attendance and the structure and content of classes are not well known. This study aimed to describe the size
Emma L. Buckland, Rachel H. Kinsman, Jessie Fitts, Rachel Casey, Séverine Tasker, Jane K. Murray   +5 more
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New Strategies of Canine Post-Adoption Support: Methods for a Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study

Animals
In 2018, Dogs Trust (UK) launched the Post Adoption Support project, the largest known prospective cohort study investigating behavioural and health problems post-rehoming of dogs.
Emma L. Buckland, Kassandra Giragosian, Eleanor J. Jordan, Rosa E. P. Da Costa, Joshua L. Woodward, Rachel A. Casey   +5 more
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Two-dimensional echocardiographic measurements of the right coronary artery in healthy horses – a pilot study

BMC Veterinary Research, 2019
Background Precise understanding of the dimensions of the vascular lumina is essential for accurate interpretation of cardiac vessels imaging. To the authors’ best knowledge, this is the first study focusing on the ultrasound measurement of the right ...
Natalia Siwinska, Marcin Michalek, Agnieszka Zak, Malwina Slowikowska, Agnieszka Noszczyk-Nowak, Artur Niedzwiedz, Urszula Paslawska   +6 more
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Serum symmetric dimethylarginine concentration in healthy horses and horses with acute kidney injury

BMC Veterinary Research, 2020
Background There are limited options to diagnose acute kidney injury (AKI) in horses. Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) is routinely used in human and small animal medicine.
Natalia Siwinska, Agnieszka Zak, Malwina Slowikowska, Artur Niedzwiedz, Urszula Paslawska   +4 more
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UK Dog Owners’ Pre-Acquisition Information- and Advice-Seeking: A Mixed Methods Study

Animals
Dogs are the most common pet animal species in the UK. Little is known about information and advice gathering within the process of dog acquisition, nor what pre-acquisition research encompasses.
Rebecca Mead, Katrina E. Holland, Rachel A. Casey, Melissa M. Upjohn, Robert M. Christley   +4 more
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