Companion dogs to test longevity interventions

To the Dogs: Companion speciesism and the new feminist materialism

Understanding Personality by Understanding Companion Dogs

The study of personality is well established in human psychology, with trait theory being perhaps the most widely accepted of the personality theories. Animal personality research has utilized trait theory to identify personality factors in a wide variety of animal species. However, it has been somewhat hampered by attempting to apply human personality dimensions to animals rather than investig...

Longevity in pet dogs: understanding what's missing.

Being a scientist is a bit like being a detective – always looking for clues. Logically then, investigators who seek to understand the factors that have an impact on canine longevity ask: ‘Where can the most reliable clues be found?’ Fresh approaches generate new evidence and, as the pieces of the puzzle come together, new sets of questions arise. Our ability to make sure progress – to shake lo...

A serological survey on Brucella canis in companion dogs in Ahvaz

Canine brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Brucella canis. This bacterium can be transmitted to humans as well as other dogs. It is a significant cause of reproductive failure, predominantly in kennels. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Brucella canis infection in companion dogs referred to the Veterinary Hospital of Shahid Chamran University of Ahv...

Comparative evaluation between hypericin (hypiran) and fluoxetine in treatment of companion dogs with tail chasing

The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of hypericin and fluoxetine in the treatment of companion dogs with tail chasing in Ahvaz district. In the present survey, eighteen dogs with tail chasing were assigned into three equal groups for a three-year period. The dogs were randomly classified based on different treatment groups. During 15 weeks, dogs of group A were given 0.05 mg ...