Over time the human–animal bond has been changed. For instance, the role of pets has
changed from work animals (protecting houses, catching mice) to animals with a social�…

Domestic animals often seek and enjoy interacting with humans. Positive human–animal
relationships can elicit positive emotions and other positive welfare outcomes. Nevertheless�…

The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition (“work”) is licensed under
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Simple Summary Research has shown that an animal's welfare is highly dependent on how
various individual animal factors (eg, species traits, genetics, temperament and previous�…

This is the first book to collate and synthesize the recent burgeoning primary research
literature on dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. The author presents a new ecological�…

* The AVMA Panel on Euthanasia develops the content of the guidelines, with support from
its working groups. The panel is required to do a comprehensive review and update of the�…

Simple Summary The majority of dogs and cats are fearful during veterinary visits, and some
individuals may show aggression as a result. We review ways to avoid negative experiences�…

First promulgated in 1959, the 3Rs of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement have
evolved as fundamental principles underlying the use of animals and alternatives in science�…

Approximately 4 million dogs live in animal shelters each year. However, understanding and
measuring the welfare of these kenneled dogs presents a challenge. One way to determine�…

Among the phytocomplex components of Cannabis sativa L., cannabidiol (CBD) has a
recognised therapeutic effect on chronic pain. Little is known about the veterinary use of�…