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{"title":"An investigation on the oddity concept learning in a cat (Felis catus)","authors":"Md. Abu Bokor Siddik ,&nbsp;Mst. Yeasmin Akter","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the current study, we examined oddity learning ability in a cat with the concurrent presentation of multiple oddity problems. To this end, one cat, concurrently trained to discriminate an object stimulus (e.g., B) from two identical object stimuli (e.g., AA) in a row succeeded in this problem. After acquisition of the AAB oddity problem in phase 1, AAB and BBA oddity problems were concurrently presented in phase 2. The cat reliably learned these tasks. Subsequently, the number of oddity tasks was gradually increased (e.g., 3 oddity problems in phase 3; 4 oddity problems in phase 4). After completion of training tasks consisting of object stimuli, Transfer Test 1 and Transfer Test 2 were conducted using the novel object stimuli. The findings showed that the cat could reliably transfer training experiences of object stimuli to the novel object stimuli in the transfer test, suggesting that he could form oddity concept learning. These findings have been explained in light of some factors influencing the discriminative performances of the cat.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"82 ","pages":"Pages 37-42"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145270822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Case report: Treatment of fear-based aggression and separation related-disorder in a dog using escitalopram, desipramine, and orotransmucosal dexmedetomidine","authors":"Kevin Pflaum ,&nbsp;Julia Albright","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A 1 year-old female spayed Chihuahua Mix was presented for aggression and separation related distress. Physical examination and blood work did not reveal any concerns, and the patient was diagnosed with fear-based aggression towards unfamiliar people, fear and possessive aggression towards its housemate dog and cat, and separation related-disorder. The patient was prescribed a complete behavioral treatment plan including behavior modification, environmental management, and medications. Throughout the course of multiple rechecks over nearly 3 years the medication protocol evolved and stabilized as a combination of escitalopram at 2.5 mg (∼0.5 mg/kg) <em>per os</em> (po) q. 12 h, desipramine at 25 mg (∼5 mg/kg) po q. 24 h, and dexmedetomidine (SileoⓇ) at 3 dots (∼0.014 mg/kg) oral transmucosal (OTM) for as-needed stressful events. The owner reports the patient is well controlled on the current combination therapy. This case highlights the complexities of medication management and the potential utility of escitalopram and desipramine for treatment of anxiety and aggression disorders in dogs which merits future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"82 ","pages":"Pages 1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145181406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Attachment theory applied to the human-dog relationship","authors":"Maria Cecília de Souza ,&nbsp;Gabriel Quaresma Bastos ,&nbsp;Rosana Suemi Tokumaru","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work analyzes Attachment Theory from its development by John Bowlby, tracing its historical evolution and ethological foundations to its application in the study of human–dog relationships. This paper discusses the different types of attachment between dogs and humans in the context of emotional regulation and separation-related behaviors. Methodological challenges and limitations in adapting this theory to interspecific contexts are critically examined, including the scarcity of validated tools and the need for species-appropriate assessment strategies. Finally, the text highlights the potential of this theoretical framework to deepen our understanding of canine separation anxiety and guide future research that promotes animal welfare and more balanced multispecies relationships.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"82 ","pages":"Pages 8-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145181405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is it more stressful for dogs to be examined on a table versus the floor–A randomized crossover study","authors":"Pierrette Mercier ,&nbsp;Colleen Wilson ,&nbsp;Isabelle Bazin ,&nbsp;Sylvain Fiset ,&nbsp;Kersti Seksel","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Studies have stated that dogs are more stressed undergoing a physical examination on a table. Although it is recommended to examine dogs on the floor to minimize stress, it has yet to be empirically explored whether dogs experience less stress when on the floor compared to the examination table. The aim of this study was to assess the stress levels of family-owned dogs (<em>Canis familiaris)</em> (N=37) when examined on a table compared to the floor. We also assessed whether the dogs’ previous hospital experience affected their stress levels. The dogs underwent a standardized physical examination on the floor or table and were examined again on the opposite surface after a two-week washout period. Body stress scores and physiological parameters indicative of stress were recorded during the examinations. Two veterinary behavior specialists, blinded to the purpose of the study, assessed the body language of each dog during the examination. Physiological and behavioral data were analyzed using mixed regression models and ANOVAs. The results showed no significant difference in body language, heart rate and respiratory rate, but the temperature of male dogs was significantly higher when examined on the table than on the floor (<em>p</em> = 0.005). Contrary to dogs that had already been hospitalized, dogs that had never been hospitalized previously had a higher temperature when examined on the examination table than on the floor (<em>p</em> = 0.015). We concluded that no major differences were detected in response to being examined on the table versus the floor, suggesting that the location of the examination may not significantly impact dogs' stress levels as previously thought.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"82 ","pages":"Pages 20-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145223140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"White lab coat syndrome in dogs: Owners’ perception","authors":"Anna Julia Bessa Fernandes ,&nbsp;Debora Azevedo Borges ,&nbsp;Isabelle Vilela Bonfim ,&nbsp;Fernando Rocha Miranda ,&nbsp;Fernanda da Silva Freitas Campos ,&nbsp;Clara Rodrigues Dutra ,&nbsp;Ingrid Lins Raquel De Jesus ,&nbsp;Taynara Monsores Silva ,&nbsp;Yara Peluso Cid","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dog owners are increasingly enabled to seek professional care for their pets’ health and well-being. However, visits to the veterinarian can be stressful and even traumatic for animals, which can discourage their owners from seeking such care. Therefore, the objective of this study was to obtain information about the behavior of dogs in the context of veterinary consultations based on their owners’ perceptions through an online survey using a questionnaire developed with Google Forms. Through this online questionnaire, we assessed 227 dogs owner participants, most of whom are from the Southeast region of Brazil. The study population consisted of dog owners, with 48 % (109) of the dogs being adults and 45 % (N=102) classified as small animals. Almost 20 % (N=45) of the dogs lived in houses without a yard or in apartments and were not taken for regular walks, reducing their level of well-being. 44 % (N=100) of participants indicated that their dogs exhibit stress behaviors in veterinary contexts, and more than half of the dogs were female. In veterinary waiting rooms, 59.5 % (N=135) of participants reported that their dogs show signs of discomfort, and 73.6 % (N=167) indicated this also occurs on the examination/treatment table. Based on the survey results, this suggests that more than half of the participants perceived their dogs exhibiting behaviors associated with poor welfare when exposed to the waiting room and examination table of a veterinary clinic, which raises the need for strategies for low-stress care in clinics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"82 ","pages":"Pages 28-36"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145223141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Covid-19 pandemic: Effect of changes in the owner’s life on dog behavior","authors":"Sachika Takahashi ,&nbsp;Yuuka Imai ,&nbsp;Kazuya Okamoto ,&nbsp;Koji Nishisue ,&nbsp;Satoshi Koyama ,&nbsp;Toshiyuki Satoh ,&nbsp;Mikako Tsushima ,&nbsp;Mami Irimajiri","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>After the occurrence of COVID-19 in 2019, the infection rapidly spread and became a pandemic. The restrictions associated with this pandemic led to significant changes in people's lives. Since the quality of companion animals' lives is directly influenced by their owners' behavior, such lifestyle changes due to the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic became a critical issue in the relationship between owners and dogs. In Japan, various measures were taken to prevent the spread of the infection, but they were not enforced. In addition, after the easing of restrictions in early 2022, it is expected that there are individual differences in the accompanying lifestyle changes. This study aims to investigate whether changes in the owners' lives in Japan due to the COVID-19 restrictions and the relaxation of these regulations /swere related to changes in their dogs' behavior. A survey using questionnaires was conducted from March to May 2023 to compare the \"Pre-COVID period\" (2019) with the \"COVID period\" (March to September 2020) and the \"Post-COVID period\" (March 2022 to the day of the survey in 2023) to examine the association between changes in owners' lives and dog behavior. The survey results showed observable changes in the behavior of a small number of dogs in both comparisons. Three factors related to separation anxiety were analyzed: Difficulty with separation, Excessive barking, and Excessive attachment. A proportion of factors related to separation anxiety was associated with changes in the owners' presence at home, time spent by dogs and adults together, body size, and presence of other dogs. The presence of children was related to an increase in dog barking. These results suggest that the lifestyle changes in owners due to non-mandatory COVID-19 restrictions and their easing had a subtle but discernible effect on dogs' behavior through changes in the owners' routines.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 15-25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145020239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial Board/Table of Contents","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1558-7878(25)00097-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1558-7878(25)00097-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"81 ","pages":"Page ii"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145267242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"You and your cat: Factors affecting quality of human-cat relationship","authors":"David J. Menor-Campos ,&nbsp;Inmaculada Peña-Vela ,&nbsp;Tiffani Howell","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>More people are choosing to share their lives with a cat, with cat ownership in some European countries surpassing dog ownership. This outcome has led to an increased interest in the study of the owner-cat relationship. In this study, 413 Spanish-speaking participants completed a Spanish-language questionnaire based on the C/DORS, which is a measure of the quality of the owner-cat relationship. Additional questions related to the cat’s living conditions (e.g., housing type), owner knowledge of cat body language and communication were asked to measure whether they positively or negatively influenced the quality of the owner-cat relationship. The results show that owner-cat relationship quality is related to factors such as lifestyle, breed, time spent alone, type of housing, behavioral problems and the number of cats living together in the same household. Indoor cats, purebred cats, cats that spend less time alone, cats living in apartments, cats with fewer behavioral problems, and cats that live with more cats in the same household have a better relationship with their owner, based on owner perceptions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 26-33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145020240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Measuring cognitive decline in geriatric dogs using the Canine Dementia Scale in Santiago de Chile","authors":"Samantha Figueroa ,&nbsp;Gerardo Nuñez ,&nbsp;Francisca Bertin ,&nbsp;Hernan Cañon-Jones","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.08.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.08.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The longevity, health, and welfare of dogs have been extensively studied, with increasing attention to age-related cognitive decline such as geriatric nutrition and welfare, including cognitive related issues such as Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). This study investigated cognitive decline in geriatric dogs in Santiago, Chile. Using the Canine Dementia Scale (CADES), we assessed 70 dogs aged 7 years or older. Sociodemographic and health data were collected, and cognitive impairment was categorized into normal, mild, moderate, or severe. Results indicated that 65.7% of the dogs (age range: 7–17 years old) exhibited cognitive dysfunction: 30% mild, 24.3% moderate, and 11.4% severe. The prevalence of severe cognitive dysfunction significantly increased with age, notably from 13 years onwards. Mongrel dogs represented the majority (61.4%) of the sample, with no significant differences in cognitive dysfunction severity based on breed. Owners predominantly considered their dogs as family members (97.1%) and were typically women with university-level education. These findings align with global research reporting high CDS prevalence in geriatric dogs, with approximately 70% of dogs aged 15–16 years exhibiting cognitive decline. While no significant breed-related differences were identified, the high proportion of mongrel dogs in the study may have influenced these results. This study highlights the critical need for educating pet owners on CDS and incorporating cognitive assessments into routine senior care in addition to dietary, pharmacological, and environmental strategies after assessment. Addressing CDS not only improves dogs' quality of life but also might strengthen owner-dog bond, emphasizing the broader implications of geriatric canine care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 43-47"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145047127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Human perspectives on relationships with their cats","authors":"Karen L. Overall","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2025.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 71-72"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145221448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}