Simple Summary The majority of dogs and cats are fearful during veterinary visits, and some
individuals may show aggression as a result. We review ways to avoid negative experiences …

Animal sentience refers to the capacity of animals to feel both positive and negative
emotions including that of pain. As veterinary health professionals, we have a medical and …

Digital technologies offer new ways to ensure that animals can lead a good life in managed
settings. As interactive enrichment and smart environments appear in zoos, farms, shelters …

Simple Summary Enrichment is important for supporting the well-being of captive animals.
Enrichment increase animal quality of life through encouraging natural behaviours. As …

Simple Summary The quality of life for domestic and captive animals can be enhanced and
improved by providing additional stimuli and activities, known as environmental enrichment …

As a means of environmental enrichment, music environment has positive and beneficial
effects on biological neural development. Kunming white mice (61 days old) were randomly …

Simple Summary Visits to the vet are stressful for many pet dogs, but less is known about
how measures of stress change over the course of a visit. Identifying appropriate measures …

In social animals, including humans, social interaction is critical for physical well-being and
mental health [1]. Social experience during developmental windows, especially the …

The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is widely used as a promising translational model organism for
studying various brain disorders. Zebrafish are also commonly used in behavioral and drug …

The domestic dog has attracted notable attention in relation to the welfare benefits of
auditory stimulation. Studies carried out in rescue kennels, an environment in which dogs …