Research publications

2024.10.08

Oral behaviour during riding is associated with oral lesions in dressage horses – A field study

This study included 11 warmblood dressage horses, randomly selected for oral inspection after competition. Five of eleven inspected horses had abrasion of the skin and/or mucosa.

Dog ownership

2024.08.12

How is Human Socioeconomic Position Linked with Dog Ownership Practices? A Study from Denmark

This study examined associations between family and neighborhood levels of SEP and dog ownership, dog acquisition factors (purchase price and breed characteristics), and the purposes of owning a dog based on data from a…

Veterinary ethics

2024.06.27

Does “Dr. Google” improve discussion and decisions in small animal practice?

Based on an online questionnaire aimed at dog and cat owners in Austria, Denmark and the United Kingdom (N = 2117) this paper investigated the use of internet resources to find veterinary medical information.

Veterinary care

2024.03.22

Cat and dog owners’ expectations and attitudes towards advanced veterinary care (AVC) in the UK, Austria and Denmark

This questionnaire study investigate cat and dog owners’ expectations and attitudes towards advanced veterinary care, and the factors that might influence those views.

Horse welfare

2024.02.06

Conflict behaviour in Icelandic horses during elite competition

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of conflict behaviour in Icelandic horses competing at elite level in breed-specific gait competitions

Dog behavior

2023.11.21

Behavior problems in dogs - An assessment of prevalence and risk factors

The aim of this questionnaire study was to investigate the prevalence of and risk factors for dog behavior problems by analyzing the responses of a representative sample of Danish dog owners.

Companion animals

2023.10.23

Do people really care less about their cats than about their dogs? A comparative study in three European countries

This paper examined the level of attachment and care for cats and dogs in Denmark, Austria, and the United Kingdom.

Veterinary ethics

2023.09.25

Seeing the benefits, but not taking advantage of them: Dog and cat owners’ beliefs about veterinary telemedicine

Using a questionnaire, this study investigated dog and cat owners’ (N = 2117) use of and beliefs about telemedicine and whether beliefs impact past and expected future use.

Companion parrot welfare

2023.08.03

The Parrot–Owner Relationship and Problem Behaviors in Parrots

This study investigates 1) the relationships between companion parrots and their human owners and 2) the associations between the relationships and potential welfare-related problems.

Rabbit welfare

2023.06.23

Perceptions of the rabbit as a low investment ‘starter pet’ lead to negative impacts on its welfare

This paper shows that many rabbits live in unsuitable conditions, and owners who perceive rabbits as low investment ‘children’s pets’ are more likely to not provide recommended resources.

AnimalEthics

Oral behaviour during riding is associated with oral lesions in dressage horses – A field study

How is Human Socioeconomic Position Linked with Dog Ownership Practices? A Study from Denmark

Does “Dr. Google” improve discussion and decisions in small animal practice?

Cat and dog owners’ expectations and attitudes towards advanced veterinary care (AVC) in the UK, Austria and Denmark

Conflict behaviour in Icelandic horses during elite competition

Behavior problems in dogs - An assessment of prevalence and risk factors

Do people really care less about their cats than about their dogs? A comparative study in three European countries

Seeing the benefits, but not taking advantage of them: Dog and cat owners’ beliefs about veterinary telemedicine

The Parrot–Owner Relationship and Problem Behaviors in Parrots

Perceptions of the rabbit as a low investment ‘starter pet’ lead to negative impacts on its welfare