Pandemic Puppies: Demographic Characteristics, Health and Early Life Experiences of Puppies Acquired during the 2020 Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the UK

Animals, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(5), P. 629 - 629

Published: March 2, 2022

The UK recorded sharp rises in puppy purchasing during the 2020 phase of COVID-19 pandemic, with many first-time dog owners puppies to improve their mental health this challenging period. Government restrictions on movement and social interaction pandemic led animal welfare concerns over puppies’ reduced time-sensitive exposures key environmental stimuli critical developmental This study aimed compare demographics, early-life experiences purchased brought home < 16 weeks age between 23 March–31 December (“Pandemic Puppies”), dogs same date period 2019 (“2019 puppies”). An online survey UK-based was conducted 10 November 31 valid responses representing 5517 (Pandemic Puppies: n = 4369; puppies: 1148). Multivariable logistic regression modelling revealed that Pandemic Puppies were less likely have attended training classes (67.9% vs. 28.9% 2020; p 0.001) or had visitors (94.5% 81.8% aged compared puppies. Fewer underwent veterinary checks prior purchase than (2019: 91.3% 2020: 87.4%; 0.001), but more sold a passport 4.1% 7.1%; 0.001). significantly be ‘Designer Crossbreeds’ 18.8% 26.1%; Kennel Club registered 58.2% 46.2%; Greater support from behavioural professionals is needed ameliorate impacts growing up upon vulnerable population.

Language: Английский

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A single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) positively influences measures of stress in dogs during separation and car travel

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Feb. 22, 2023

Many dogs experience stress when separated from their caregivers, as well traveling in vehicles. Pet owners employ various approaches to managing these issues, training, giving medications and supplements, often with mixed results. Cannabidiol (CBD) can alleviate anxiety humans but the effect it has on canine is less well-documented. The present study aimed understand impact of being left alone a car measures stress, establish whether single dose tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-free CBD distillate could positively influence any stress. In blinded, parallel design study, population were either familiar room ( n = 21) or underwent short journey 19). A range physiological behavioral collected pre, during post-test. Significant changes several stress-related (serum cortisol, mean ear temperature, heart rate, rate variability, whining stressed/anxious factor) observed baseline test, test paradigm eliciting more pronounced response overall. mitigating treatment varied by measure some indicating significant reduction compared placebo group. Additional research required fully complex wellbeing.

Language: Английский

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Puppies Raised during the COVID-19 Lockdown Showed Fearful and Aggressive Behaviors in Adulthood: An Italian Survey

Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 198 - 198

Published: March 5, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister's decree issued by Italian government on 9 March 2020, known as "#Iorestoacasa" (I stay at home), required everyone to indoors, with a few exceptions, from 11 3 May 2020. This had substantial impact mental health of both people and dogs. We carried out national survey compare personalities adult dogs who were puppies in lockdown (from 2020) those born after that time June 2020 February 2021). Our results highlighted significant increase personality traits related fear aggression experienced restrictions during their socialization period, further confirming pandemic strongly impacted behavioral development Therefore, it may be advantageous for these closely monitored veterinary behaviorists receive specialized rehabilitation therapy lower risk episodes fearfulness well wellbeing raised under social restrictions.

Language: Английский

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Human-Animal Interaction in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)s: Zoonosis Risks, Benefits, and Future Directions—A One Health Approach

Animals, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 1592 - 1592

Published: May 9, 2023

Animal-assisted interventions (AAI)s represent the expression of integrated medicine, according to One Health approach. Actually, animal-assisted therapies and activities are implemented in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, etc. The efficacy AAIs is based on interspecific interactions would be impacted by different factors, such as characters both animal handler, a suitable selection species, an appropriate educational protocol, relationship between handler animal, mutual among patients, members working team. produce many advantages for patients but could expose them zoonotic-pathogens transmission. Therefore, positive welfare, preventative medicine avoid incidents or transmission zoonosis, relevant aspect with implications human health wellbeing. This review aims summarize current published knowledge regarding occurrence pathogens discuss their relevance light safety participants. In addition, this will contribute defining state art through careful benefits/challenges analysis offers discussion points possible future developments

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the personality of dogs involved in Animal-Assisted Interventions and their relationship with the handler: the Italian landscape

Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 106593 - 106593

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Changes in Dog Behaviour Associated with the COVID-19 Lockdown, Pre-Existing Separation-Related Problems and Alterations in Owner Behaviour

Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 195 - 195

Published: March 4, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns provided an opportunity to assess what factors, including changes in owner's routine and time spent at home, were associated with dog behaviour. We undertook a longitudinal survey over period of 8 months during which we asked about people's work patterns, management, their dogs' Generalized linear models revealed that pre-existence signs potential separation-related problems, especially vocalisation, self-injury, chewing escape confinement, was increase range separation issues. Dogs showing prior COVID also more likely develop problems lockdown. Management tended result increased physical social stress, compensatory actions taken by dog, however these stress did not generally appear be connected Survival analysis used investigate emergence specific issues time. This indicated change working from home related initially decreased risk aggression towards owner, but time, those who continued this problem. No other significant time-related relationships found.

Language: Английский

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Pet Owners’ Perceptions of COVID-19, Zoonotic Disease, and Veterinary Medicine: The Impact of Demographic Characteristics

Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(5), P. 195 - 195

Published: April 19, 2022

This study aimed to investigate the impact of sociodemographic characteristics on pet owners’ concern about transmission zoonotic disease and SARS-CoV-2, describe perceptions veterinarians physicians as resources for zoonoses information. Between September October 2020, 1154 individuals completed an online survey via Qualtrics. Binary logistic regression models were used examine associations between owner demographics SARS-CoV-2. Most participants minimally concerned their pets contracting or transmitting diseases although risk differed based age, race, education. Older typically less Considering where obtained information zoonoses, owners more likely contact veterinarian advice (43%) than physician (17%). However, 17% struggled access veterinary care, 51% said care had become difficult during COVID-19 pandemic. Our findings highlight a need further education suggest may play key role in these communications. The results also emphasize address issues medicine.

Language: Английский

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The Well-Being of Companion Animal Caregivers and Their Companion Animals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Scoping Review

Animals, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(20), P. 3294 - 3294

Published: Oct. 22, 2023

It is important to understand the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on animal caregivers and their companion animals in order inform responses future crises. Prior research inconsistent, with benefits companionship believed be overstated. In this scoping review, we searched four electronic databases hand-searched reference lists included studies. Over 4000 citations were found, 122 review. Reflecting pre-COVID literature, quantitative evidence association between psychological well-being during was mixed, numerous positive, negative, null findings reported. Studies highlighted pandemic, reported provide a routine, sense greater purpose, positive distraction from COVID-19, companionship, emotional support. However, participants also concerns about meeting animals' needs, fears catching or spreading virus, financial worries. Concerns what would happen if hospitalized led some delay testing treatment. Animals experienced (such as increased calmer mood) negative impacts clinginess separation anxiety). Companion should key consideration emergency preparedness plans.

Language: Английский

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Cat–Owner Relationship and Cat Behaviour: Effects of the COVID-19 Confinement and Implications for Feline Management

Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(7), P. 369 - 369

Published: July 18, 2022

The restrictive measures implemented to stem the spread of COVID-19 abruptly changed lives many cats and their owners. This study explored whether lockdown in Italy affected cat-owner relationship, as well cat behaviour welfare. A survey that included questions on owner cat's demographics, living environment, a modified version Cat/Dog Relationship Scale (C/DORS) was distributed online during completed by 548 owners, mainly women (81.6%). With regard C/DORS subscales, both emotional closeness interactions increased confinement, opposed reduction perceived costs. effect type job, family role owner's age scores suggests relationship improved for those owners that, due lockdown, time spent with cats. For 58.8% respondents, general did not change, but when changes occurred, they were mostly positive (20.4%). Attention-seeking demanding behaviours most (25.7%). Cats pre-existing problematic tended either remain stable or improve confinement. overall effects lockdown-related environmental suggest some aspects commonly management practices should be revised welfare normal circumstances.

Language: Английский

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The Potential Impact of a Dog Training Program on the Animal Adoptions in an Italian Shelter

Animals, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(14), P. 1759 - 1759

Published: July 8, 2022

One of the main concerns human-dog relationship is today associated with quality life inside kennels, which are very often regarded as animal dump where dogs exiled, representing a burden on society. In present study we sought to investigate importance performing an appropriate behavioral program adoption chances within Italian shelter, near Naples (Ottaviano). this respect, enrolled 555 adopted different ages, who followed tailored-4-month lasting training between 2018 and 2020. Once entered there, they were carefully examined by veterinary behaviorist, directed towards suited program, improve living conditions. We documented higher number both adult senior left kennel adopted, compared age-matched untrained animals (n = 479), housed in same from 2015 2017. Taken together, data highlight important role for improving natural attitudes companion dogs, thus pointing better human-animal bond.

Language: Английский

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