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From “Husky” to “Bulldog”– behavioural correlates between castration and breed groups in the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
Neutering dogs is a widespread method and is carried out for various behavioural and husbandry reasons. This study’s main objective is to investigate...
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Pet feeding habits and the microbiological contamination of dog food bowls: effect of feed type, cleaning method and bowl material
BackgroundSafe pet feeding practices and food bowl hygiene measures are important for minimising the risk of microbiological contaminations in the...
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Prevalence and first molecular identification of Sarcocystis species in feces of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) in Egypt
BackgroundSarcocystis species are obligatorily heteroxenous protozoan parasites with predator–prey life cycles. Global Knowledge about the...
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A cross-sectional study of factors associated with regular dog walking and intention to walk the dog
BackgroundDog walking is important for public health and dog welfare, yet some owners do not walk with their dogs regularly. This study examined...
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Progress towards dog-mediated rabies elimination in PR China: a sco** review
BackgroundRabies continues to be a serious threat to global public health endangering people’s health and public health safety. In the People’s...
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Part of the Family: Children’s Experiences with Their Companion Animals in the Context of Domestic Violence and Abuse
PurposeChildren who experience Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) draw on a range of strategies to manage the complex dynamics of family life. This...
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Eliminating dog-mediated rabies: challenges and strategies
Rabies is an acute encephalitis caused by a lyssavirus . It is primarily transmitted through bites of infected dogs which results in the worldwide...
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Assessment of echinococcosis control in Tibet Autonomous Region, China
BackgroundIn China the highest prevalence of echinococcosis is in Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). The government has issued documents and implemented...
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Demography and determinants of dog and cat ownership in three towns of West Shoa zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
BackgroundThe dog and cat population data is generally scarce in develo** countries due to absence of surveys. The demography of owned dogs and...
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Pastoralism and Resulting Challenges for National Parks in Afar, Ethiopia
Pastoralists and national parks are key stakeholders in the management and conservation of natural and protected habitats. In Ethiopia, Afar...
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Complications and owner satisfaction associated with limb amputation in cats: 59 cases (2007–2017)
BackgroundLimb amputation may be recommended in domestic cats following a severe injury or disease. The purpose of the study was to report the...
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Strategies to inTerrupt RAbies Transmission for the Elimination Goal by 2030 In China (STRATEGIC): a modelling study
BackgroundA global plan has been set to end human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030 ("Zero-by-30"), but whether it could be achieved in some...
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Exploring Risk for Echinococcosis Spillover in Northern Minnesota Tribal Communities
Echinococcus spp. are zoonotic cestode parasites with a worldwide distribution and a complex, two-host life cycle involving carnivore definitive...
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Canine serological survey and dog culling and its relationship with human visceral leishmaniasis in an endemic urban area
BackgroundVisceral leishmaniasis is an important but neglected disease that is spreading and is highly lethal when left untreated. This study sought...
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Implementation feasibility of animal-assisted therapy in a pediatric intensive care unit: effectiveness on reduction of pain, fear, and anxiety
AbstractAnimal-assisted therapies are an innovative strategy within health care humanization initiatives, and they could play a role in the reduction...
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Sex-based differences in the distribution of Aujeszky’s disease-seropositive Japanese wild boar
BackgroundAujeszky’s disease virus (ADV) primarily infects domestic pigs and wild boars, causing the abortion and death of young piglets due to...
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Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in dogs: a serological survey
BackgroundDogs, as well as a wide variety of other warm-blooded animals, act as intermediate host of Toxoplasma gondii . In dogs, most cases of...
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Do girls wash dishes and boys play sports? Gender inequalities in physical activity and in the use of screen-based devices among schoolchildren from urban and rural areas in Brazil
ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to analyze gender inequalities in types of physical activity (PA) and in the use of screen-based devices among...
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Rabies in a postpandemic world: resilient reservoirs, redoubtable riposte, recurrent roadblocks, and resolute recidivism
Rabies is an ancient disease. Two centuries since Pasteur, fundamental progress occurred in virology, vaccinology, and diagnostics—and an...
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Mechanical osteoarthritis of the hip in a one medicine concept: a narrative review
Human and veterinary medicine have historically presented many medical areas of potential synergy and convergence. Mechanical osteoarthritis (MOA) is...
