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…
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.