Companion Animal Population Archives - Page 25 of 71

Nov 26 2018 | Mona Zahir

Dogs, Chronic Pain, And Quality Of Life

Chronic pain and quality of life are not just a matter of clinical health, but also of general happiness and welfare. Vets need to work with guardians closely to monitor both accurately. READ MORE

Nov 16 2018 | Ivy Collier

Bringing Together Cat Caretakers And Bird Conservationists

With millions of free-roaming cats posing a threat to wildlife, researchers try to bridge the gap between cat colony caretakers and bird conservation professionals. READ MORE

Nov 8 2018 | karol orzechowski

Teaching Veterinarians Animal Welfare In Latin America

There is still much room for improvement in Latin American veterinary teaching. University instruction needs to remain practical and useful as it moves forward. READ MORE

Nov 6 2018 | karol orzechowski

Feral Cats, Behavior, And Population Control Strategies

We can link the effective control of feral cats to their prey resources, especially where there is little human contact. Predator-prey relationships vary by geography, so the knowledge of frontline of wildlife managers is critical. READ MORE

Oct 31 2018 | Kate Weseley-Jones

Photographing Shelter Dogs: You (Need to) Let the Dogs Out!

Some excellent advice for companion animal and shelter animal advocates: photographing a dog on a plain indoor background gives them the highest adoptability rating. READ MORE

Oct 29 2018 | Celine Icard-Stoll

‘Fido, Stop’: Researching The Reinforcement Of Stereotypic Behaviors In Dogs

A series of three studies looks into why dogs do the seemingly inexplicable things they do. Spoiler alert: Their guardians and living environments may be to blame. READ MORE

Oct 22 2018 | Aidan O'Gara

Educating Youth About Animal Abuse And Domestic Violence

A growing body of research finds that animal abuse and domestic violence are problems that must be understood together. The question then becomes: How can we educate people about the relationship between animal abuse and domestic violence? This study provides some answers. READ MORE

Oct 9 2018 | Aidan O'Gara

Domestic Violence And Animal Abuse: An Overview

Research shows that they’re closely related, and may come from mutually reinforcing causes. This dynamic has important implications for all policymakers, particularly shelters for victims of both domestic and animal abuse. READ MORE

Oct 2 2018 | karol orzechowski

Understanding The Factors That Lead To Successful Dog Adoptions

The vast majority of dogs in the shelter system, including those with behavioral issues, have the potential for successful adoption outcomes - even dogs who have already been "unsuccesfully" adopted and returned. READ MORE

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