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First evidence for an association between joint hypermobility and excitability in a non-human species, the domestic dog

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There is a well-established relationship between joint hypermobility and anxiety in humans, that has not previously been investigated in other species. A population of 5575 assistance dogs were scored for… Click to show full abstract

There is a well-established relationship between joint hypermobility and anxiety in humans, that has not previously been investigated in other species. A population of 5575 assistance dogs were scored for both hip hypermobility and 13 behaviour characteristics using previously validated methods. Our results suggest a positive association between hip joint hypermobility and emotional arousal in domestic dogs, which parallel results found in people.

Keywords: hypermobility; evidence association; first evidence; association joint; joint hypermobility

Journal Title: Scientific Reports
Year Published: 2019

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