https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ On this site you will find various publications about companion animal ethics and welfare within a variety of categories. en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:03:21 +0200 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:03:21 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/feline-obesity/ Feline obesity is associated with stronger owner attachment, while indoor confinement increases risk...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/feline-obesity/" alt="Feline obesity" title="Feline obesity"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/feline-obesity/cat-obesity_Dennis-van-de-Water-dreamstime.jpeg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/feline-obesity/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/dog-owners-use-of-training-methods/ This study provides new insight into “ethical” factors that may influence training method...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/dog-owners-use-of-training-methods/" alt="Dog Owners’ Use of Training Methods" title="Dog Owners’ Use of Training Methods"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/dog-owners-use-of-training-methods/mand-holder-hund-paa-snude_circlephoto-dreamstime_1100.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/dog-owners-use-of-training-methods/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/recurrent-characteristics-of-dogs-with-separation-related-problems/ In this qualitative study, we explored professionally situated knowledge to identify factors that may...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/recurrent-characteristics-of-dogs-with-separation-related-problems/" alt="Recurrent characteristics of dogs with separation-related problems" title="Recurrent characteristics of dogs with separation-related problems"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/dog-looking-out-of-window_dreamstime-Adogslifephoto.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/recurrent-characteristics-of-dogs-with-separation-related-problems/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/companionship-counts/ Behavioural welfare indicators support that social housing benefits rabbit welfare.<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/companionship-counts/" alt="Companionship counts" title="Companionship counts"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/companionship-counts/rabbits_richard-bendall_dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/companionship-counts/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/introducing-new-cats-to-multi-cat-households/ Cohabiting domestic cats may experience stress if there are conflicts between them.<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/introducing-new-cats-to-multi-cat-households/" alt="Introducing new cats to multi-cat households" title="Introducing new cats to multi-cat households"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/introducing-new-cats-to-multi-cat-households/two-cats_TumanaNet-Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/introducing-new-cats-to-multi-cat-households/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:15:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/calling-a-trade-off-a-trade-off-in-arguments-for-cat-confinement/ The debate around keeping pet cats indoors is often framed as a win‑win for both wildlife and the...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/calling-a-trade-off-a-trade-off-in-arguments-for-cat-confinement/" alt="Calling a trade-off a trade-off in arguments for cat confinement" title="Calling a trade-off a trade-off in arguments for cat confinement"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/calling-a-trade-off-a-trade-off-in-arguments-for-cat-confinement/cat-looking-out-of_window_modfos-dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/calling-a-trade-off-a-trade-off-in-arguments-for-cat-confinement/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/perception-of-dog-health-and-attitudes/ This article discusses the disease load among French bulldogs as well as a tendency to rate one's own...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/perception-of-dog-health-and-attitudes/" alt="Perception of dog health and attitudes towards BOAS grading among Danish owners of French bulldog" title="Perception of dog health and attitudes towards BOAS grading among Danish owners of French bulldog"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/perception-of-dog-health-and-attitudes/fransk-buldog-Ya-Ge_dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/perception-of-dog-health-and-attitudes/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:15:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/the-development-of-a-brief-version-of-the-lexington-attachment-to-pets-scale/ The aim of this paper is to develop a brief version of an existing human-animal attachment scale, namely...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/the-development-of-a-brief-version-of-the-lexington-attachment-to-pets-scale/" alt="The development of a brief version of the Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale" title="The development of a brief version of the Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/the-development-of-a-brief-version-of-the-lexington-attachment-to-pets-scale/beagle-hug-Soloway_dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/the-development-of-a-brief-version-of-the-lexington-attachment-to-pets-scale/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/increased-use-of-caesarean-sections-in-pedigree-dogs/ Study based on data from the Danish Kennel Club showing the prevalence of caesarean section increased...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/increased-use-of-caesarean-sections-in-pedigree-dogs/" alt="Increased use of caesarean sections in pedigree dogs" title="Increased use of caesarean sections in pedigree dogs"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/increased-use-of-caesarean-sections-in-pedigree-dogs/puppies_viktoria-budko_shutterstock_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/increased-use-of-caesarean-sections-in-pedigree-dogs/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/cannabidiol-treatment-for-refractory-idiopathic-epilepsy-in-dogs/ Systematic literature review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the use of cannabidiol (CBD) as...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/cannabidiol-treatment-for-refractory-idiopathic-epilepsy-in-dogs/" alt="Cannabidiol treatment for refractory idiopathic epilepsy in dogs" title="Cannabidiol treatment for refractory idiopathic epilepsy in dogs"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/cannabidiol-treatment-for-refractory-idiopathic-epilepsy-in-dogs/husky-alternative-medicine_dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/cannabidiol-treatment-for-refractory-idiopathic-epilepsy-in-dogs/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:15:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/genetics/behavioral-genetic-analysis-on-dogs/ The aim of this study is to describe personality traits in eight dog breeds using the Behaviour and Personality...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/genetics/behavioral-genetic-analysis-on-dogs/" alt="Behavioral genetic analysis on dogs" title="Behavioral genetic analysis on dogs"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Dog_with_ball_25948984_Pedigree_Dog_Sebastian_Germak_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/genetics/behavioral-genetic-analysis-on-dogs/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:45:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/changes-in-management-of-owned-cats-in-the-countryside/ This study investigates changes in the management of owned domestic cats (Felis catus) in a rural area...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/changes-in-management-of-owned-cats-in-the-countryside/" alt="Changes in management of owned cats in the countryside" title="Changes in management of owned cats in the countryside"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Cat_walking_Shutterstock_1678851328_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/changes-in-management-of-owned-cats-in-the-countryside/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/a-new-future-for-dog-breeding/ This paper gives an overview of recent trends in companion dog breeding and discuss to what extent they...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/a-new-future-for-dog-breeding/" alt="A new future for dog breeding" title="A new future for dog breeding"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Dog_breeds_white_background_37859732_Judith_Kiener_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/breeding/a-new-future-for-dog-breeding/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:15:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/chronic-enteropathy-in-dogs-affects-the-quality-of-life-in-both-dogs-and-their-owners/ This paper examines the Quality of Life (QoL) of dogs with chronic enteropathy and how their owners...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/chronic-enteropathy-in-dogs-affects-the-quality-of-life-in-both-dogs-and-their-owners/" alt="Chronic enteropathy in dogs affects the quality of life in both dogs and their owners" title="Chronic enteropathy in dogs affects the quality of life in both dogs and their owners"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Chronically_ill_dog_Dmitry_Marchenko_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/chronic-enteropathy-in-dogs-affects-the-quality-of-life-in-both-dogs-and-their-owners/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:15:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/behavioural-and-physiological-indicators-of-hoof-trimming-stress/ Field study in juvenile stabel- and forestborn Konik Polski horses showing that restraint may affect...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/behavioural-and-physiological-indicators-of-hoof-trimming-stress/" alt="Behavioural and physiological indicators of hoof trimming stress" title="Behavioural and physiological indicators of hoof trimming stress"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/behavioural-and-physiological-indicators-of-hoof-trimming-stress/hestehov_Irena-Czycholl_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/behavioural-and-physiological-indicators-of-hoof-trimming-stress/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:30:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/lifetime-health-care-costs-for-dogs-based-on-data-from-seven-veterinary-clinics-in-denmark/ Nielsen, S. S., Larsen, C. H., Frederiksen, J. M., Christensen, T., & Sandøe, P. (2025)Preventive...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/lifetime-health-care-costs-for-dogs-based-on-data-from-seven-veterinary-clinics-in-denmark/" alt="Lifetime health care costs for dogs based on data from seven veterinary clinics in Denmark" title="Lifetime health care costs for dogs based on data from seven veterinary clinics in Denmark"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Dog_at_clinic_328114819_Olga_Demina_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/lifetime-health-care-costs-for-dogs-based-on-data-from-seven-veterinary-clinics-in-denmark/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:30:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/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...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/oral-behaviour-during-riding-is-associated-with-oral-lesions-in-dressage-horses--a-field-study/" alt="Oral behaviour during riding is associated with oral lesions in dressage horses – A field study" title="Oral behaviour during riding is associated with oral lesions in dressage horses – A field study"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Dressage_horse_Ekaterina_Shivareva_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/oral-behaviour-during-riding-is-associated-with-oral-lesions-in-dressage-horses--a-field-study/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/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...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/how-is-human-socioeconomic-position-linked-with-dog-ownership-practices-a-study-from-denmark/" alt="How is Human Socioeconomic Position Linked with Dog Ownership Practices? A Study from Denmark" title="How is Human Socioeconomic Position Linked with Dog Ownership Practices? A Study from Denmark"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Russian_toy_terrier_Insidestudio_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/how-is-human-socioeconomic-position-linked-with-dog-ownership-practices-a-study-from-denmark/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:15:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/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...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/does-dr.-google-improve-discussion-and-decisions-in-small-animal-practice/" alt="Does “Dr. Google” improve discussion and decisions in small animal practice?" title="Does “Dr. Google” improve discussion and decisions in small animal practice?"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Google_logo_on_building_Jeff_Whyte_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/does-dr.-google-improve-discussion-and-decisions-in-small-animal-practice/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/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...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/cat-and-dog-owners-expectations-and-attitudes-towards-advanced-veterinary-care-avc-in-the-uk-austria-and-denmark/" alt="Cat and dog owners’ expectations and attitudes towards advanced veterinary care (AVC) in the UK, Austria and Denmark" title="Cat and dog owners’ expectations and attitudes towards advanced veterinary care (AVC) in the UK, Austria and Denmark"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Old_labrador_26036221_Mythja_Dreamstime.com_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/cat-and-dog-owners-expectations-and-attitudes-towards-advanced-veterinary-care-avc-in-the-uk-austria-and-denmark/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:15:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/dominance-hierarchy-does-not-influence-distances-travelled-and-area-utilization-in-a-large-group-of-ponies/ This study investigated the influence of dominance hierarchy on the locomotor behaviour and area utilization...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/dominance-hierarchy-does-not-influence-distances-travelled-and-area-utilization-in-a-large-group-of-ponies/" alt="Dominance hierarchy does not influence distances travelled and area utilization in a large group of ponies" title="Dominance hierarchy does not influence distances travelled and area utilization in a large group of ponies"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Group_of_Shetland_ponies_58873403_Treentya_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/dominance-hierarchy-does-not-influence-distances-travelled-and-area-utilization-in-a-large-group-of-ponies/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/conflict-behaviour-in-icelandic-horses-during-elite-competition/ This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of conflict behaviour in Icelandic horses competing at...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/conflict-behaviour-in-icelandic-horses-during-elite-competition/" alt="Conflict behaviour in Icelandic horses during elite competition" title="Conflict behaviour in Icelandic horses during elite competition"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Icelandic_horse_Walter_Stiedenroth_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/conflict-behaviour-in-icelandic-horses-during-elite-competition/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:15:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/unowned-animals/accuracy-of-three-diagnostic-tests-to-detect-tooth-resorption-in-unowned-unsocialised-cats-in-denmark/ This paper estimates the relative diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of oral clinical examination...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/unowned-animals/accuracy-of-three-diagnostic-tests-to-detect-tooth-resorption-in-unowned-unsocialised-cats-in-denmark/" alt="Accuracy of three diagnostic tests to detect tooth resorption in unowned unsocialised cats in Denmark" title="Accuracy of three diagnostic tests to detect tooth resorption in unowned unsocialised cats in Denmark"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Scanning_kat_Jacob_Mattias_Eriksson_1100x600.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/unowned-animals/accuracy-of-three-diagnostic-tests-to-detect-tooth-resorption-in-unowned-unsocialised-cats-in-denmark/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/behavior-problems-in-dogsan-assessment-of-prevalence-and-risk-factors/ The aim of this questionnaire study was to investigate the prevalence of and risk factors for dog behavior...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/behavior-problems-in-dogsan-assessment-of-prevalence-and-risk-factors/" alt="Behavior problems in dogs - An assessment of prevalence and risk factors" title="Behavior problems in dogs - An assessment of prevalence and risk factors"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Fearful_puppy_55114523_Dog_Bogdan_Sonyachny_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/behavior-problems-in-dogsan-assessment-of-prevalence-and-risk-factors/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/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...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/do-people-really-care-less-about-their-cats-than-about-their-dogs-a-comparative-study-in-three-european-countries/" alt="Do people really care less about their cats than about their dogs? A comparative study in three European countries" title="Do people really care less about their cats than about their dogs? A comparative study in three European countries"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Dog_and_cat_on_pillow_56040092_Cat_Dog_Konstantin_Tavrov_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/do-people-really-care-less-about-their-cats-than-about-their-dogs-a-comparative-study-in-three-european-countries/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:45:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/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...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/seeing-the-benefits-but-not-taking-advantage-of-them-dog-and-cat-owners-beliefs-about-veterinary-telemedicine/" alt="Seeing the benefits, but not taking advantage of them: Dog and cat owners’ beliefs about veterinary telemedicine" title="Seeing the benefits, but not taking advantage of them: Dog and cat owners’ beliefs about veterinary telemedicine"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Cat_in_front_of_computer_65005706_Terroa_Dreamstime_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/seeing-the-benefits-but-not-taking-advantage-of-them-dog-and-cat-owners-beliefs-about-veterinary-telemedicine/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/comparison-of-physiological-and-ethological-indicators-and-rein-tension/ This study is a first step to investigate the influence of riding on horses affected by Quine Headshaking...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/comparison-of-physiological-and-ethological-indicators-and-rein-tension/" alt="Comparison of physiological and ethological indicators and rein tension" title="Comparison of physiological and ethological indicators and rein tension"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Horseriding_Iurii_Konoval_Colourbox_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/comparison-of-physiological-and-ethological-indicators-and-rein-tension/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/parrot-owner-relationship/ This study investigates 1) the relationships between companion parrots and their human owners and 2)...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/parrot-owner-relationship/" alt="The Parrot–Owner Relationship and Problem Behaviors in Parrots" title="The Parrot–Owner Relationship and Problem Behaviors in Parrots"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Face_of_parrot_Colourbox_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/ownership-of-companion-animals/parrot-owner-relationship/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/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...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/perceptions-of-the-rabbit-as-a-low-investment-starter-pet-lead-to-negative-impacts-on-its-welfare/" alt="Perceptions of the rabbit as a low investment ‘starter pet’ lead to negative impacts on its welfare" title="Perceptions of the rabbit as a low investment ‘starter pet’ lead to negative impacts on its welfare"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/Sort_dv_rgkanin_Gerwin.Schadl.Photographer_Colourbox_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/perceptions-of-the-rabbit-as-a-low-investment-starter-pet-lead-to-negative-impacts-on-its-welfare/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:30:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/genetics/evaluation-of-the-value-of-genetic-testing-for-cystinuria-in-the-danish-population-of-english-bulldogs/ In this study, the occurrence of three mutations in the Danish population of English bulldogs was investigated....<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/genetics/evaluation-of-the-value-of-genetic-testing-for-cystinuria-in-the-danish-population-of-english-bulldogs/" alt="Evaluation of the value of genetic testing for cystinuria in the Danish population of English bulldogs" title="Evaluation of the value of genetic testing for cystinuria in the Danish population of English bulldogs"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/English_bulldog_in_grass_Iurii_Konoval_Colourbox_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/genetics/evaluation-of-the-value-of-genetic-testing-for-cystinuria-in-the-danish-population-of-english-bulldogs/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:15:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/unowned-animals/assessing-welfare-risks-in-unowned-unsocialised-domestic-cats-in-denmark-based-on-associations-with-low-body-condition-score/ Paper on welfare risks in unowned unsocialised domestic cats in Denmark based on associations...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/unowned-animals/assessing-welfare-risks-in-unowned-unsocialised-domestic-cats-in-denmark-based-on-associations-with-low-body-condition-score/" alt="Assessing welfare risks in unowned unsocialised domestic cats in Denmark based on associations with low body condition score" title="Assessing welfare risks in unowned unsocialised domestic cats in Denmark based on associations with low body condition score"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Red_stray_cat_Colourbox1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/unowned-animals/assessing-welfare-risks-in-unowned-unsocialised-domestic-cats-in-denmark-based-on-associations-with-low-body-condition-score/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:15:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/what-would-you-do/ Using an online questionnaire (N=636), we investigated what treatment Austrian, Danish and UK veterinarians...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/what-would-you-do/" alt="A transnational study on veterinarians’ recommendations concerning radiotherapy in dogs and cats with cancer" title="A transnational study on veterinarians’ recommendations concerning radiotherapy in dogs and cats with cancer"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/companion-animals/White_and_grey_indoor_cat_in_light_Colourbox1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/what-would-you-do/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/compete-or-cooperate/ Using a questionnaire, we found that a majority of Austrian, Danish, and UK veterinarians (n = 641) surveyed...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/compete-or-cooperate/" alt="Compete or Cooperate with ‘Dr. Google’? Small Animal Veterinarians’ Attitudes towards Clients’ Use of Internet Resources" title="Compete or Cooperate with ‘Dr. Google’? Small Animal Veterinarians’ Attitudes towards Clients’ Use of Internet Resources"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/cvj/Dog_on_operation_table_Artem_Zakharov_Colourbox1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/compete-or-cooperate/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:45:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/shelter-use-by-horses/ This study investigated use of artificial shelters by 10 horse groups continuously for eight summer...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/shelter-use-by-horses/" alt="Shelter use by horses during summer in relation to weather conditions and horsefly (Tabanidae) prevalence" title="Shelter use by horses during summer in relation to weather conditions and horsefly (Tabanidae) prevalence"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Horses_with_shelter_Janne_Christensen1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/shelter-use-by-horses/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:30:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/movement-patterns-of-roaming-companion-cats-in-denmark/ We studied the roaming patterns of companion cats in Denmark. The movements of 97 cats with outdoor access...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/movement-patterns-of-roaming-companion-cats-in-denmark/" alt="Movement Patterns of Roaming Companion Cats in Denmark - A Study Based on GPS Tracking" title="Movement Patterns of Roaming Companion Cats in Denmark - A Study Based on GPS Tracking"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Cat_walking_on_lawn_towards_camera_FurryFritz_Colourbox1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/movement-patterns-of-roaming-companion-cats-in-denmark/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:45:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/pampered-pets/ Two key challenges for companion dogs are examined in this paper: 1) unrealistic social demands that...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/pampered-pets/" alt="Pampered pets or poor bastards? The welfare of dogs kept as companion animals" title="Pampered pets or poor bastards? The welfare of dogs kept as companion animals"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Pug_puppy_Oleg_Tovkach_Colourbox1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/pampered-pets/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:45:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/unowned-animals/estimating-the-population/ This study estimated the size of the population of unowned free-ranging domestic cats and their distribution...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/unowned-animals/estimating-the-population/" alt="Estimating the Population of Unowned Free-Ranging Domestic Cats in Denmark" title="Estimating the Population of Unowned Free-Ranging Domestic Cats in Denmark"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Kat_i_trae_Colourbox_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/unowned-animals/estimating-the-population/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0200 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/how-serious-are-health-related-welfare-problems-in-unowned-unsocialised-domestic-cats/ This paper presents results from the corpses of 598 unsocialised cats euthanised in Denmark in 2019 by...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/how-serious-are-health-related-welfare-problems-in-unowned-unsocialised-domestic-cats/" alt="How Serious Are Health-Related Welfare Problems in Unowned Unsocialised Domestic Cats? " title="How Serious Are Health-Related Welfare Problems in Unowned Unsocialised Domestic Cats? "><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Kat_i_graes_Beneda_Miroslav_Colourbox_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/welfare/how-serious-are-health-related-welfare-problems-in-unowned-unsocialised-domestic-cats/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:45:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/digital-opportunities/ Paper in VetRecord Open on the use of social media in small animal practice.<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/digital-opportunities/" alt="Digital opportunities to connect and complain – the use of Facebook in small animal practice" title="Digital opportunities to connect and complain – the use of Facebook in small animal practice"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Facebook__81309_Colourbox.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/digital-opportunities/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:15:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/insect-repelling-behaviour-in-horses/ This paper measures the level of discomfort of biting insects and whether access to shelters or other...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/insect-repelling-behaviour-in-horses/" alt="Insect-repelling behaviour in horses in relation to insect prevalence and access to shelters" title="Insect-repelling behaviour in horses in relation to insect prevalence and access to shelters"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Horse_on_pasture_Sergej_Razvodovskij_Colourbox_1100x600__.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/behavior/insect-repelling-behaviour-in-horses/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:45:00 +0100 https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/comparing-veterinarians-attitudes/ Using an online questionnaire distributed via e-mail, which included a section on health insurance, we...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/comparing-veterinarians-attitudes/" alt="Comparing veterinarians’ attitudes to and the potential influence of pet health insurance in Austria, Denmark and the UK" title="Comparing veterinarians’ attitudes to and the potential influence of pet health insurance in Austria, Denmark and the UK"><img src="https://animalethics.ku.dk/images/1100x600/new-publications/Dog_at_vet_Nenov_Images_Colourbox_1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://animalethics.ku.dk/companion-animals/veterinary-ethics/comparing-veterinarians-attitudes/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:45:00 +0100