Electrocardiogram Measurement and Emotion Estimation of Working Dogs
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3145590
Abstract: Physiological measurements of dogs' emotional states during human-animal interactions are essential for understanding the underlying biological relationship. Heart rate measured by electrocardiogram (ECG) can be used for the physiological measurement of emotional state. Soft disposable… read more here.
Keywords: working dogs; disposable electrodes; emotion estimation; estimation ... See more keywords
Scotland plans to allow tail docking of working dogs, but ‘the evidence doesn't stack up’
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.j2413
Abstract: A ProPosAl to permit tail docking in some working dogs in scotland has met strong resistance from across the profession. last week roseanna Cunningham, secretary for environment, climate change and land reform, published a package… read more here.
Keywords: docking working; working dogs; tail docking; evidence ... See more keywords
A survey on the orthopedic and functional assessment in a Portuguese population of police working dogs
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DOI: 10.1186/s12917-022-03221-8
Abstract: Background Working dogs are at an increased risk of developing an orthopedic disease compared to companion dogs. This study aimed to evaluate functional and orthopedic index fitness in a Portuguese population of police working dogs.… read more here.
Keywords: age; history; working dogs; orthopedic disease ... See more keywords
Preliminary analysis of reproductive, behavioral and physiological characteristics of military working dogs
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DOI: 10.1590/1984-3143-ar2021-0092
Abstract: Abstract The use of dogs in military work environments has always aroused great interest in the general population and determining the stress levels they go through is extremely important to maintain their welfare. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: working dogs; military working; cortisol levels; working shifts ... See more keywords
Working Dogs Drinking a Nutrient-Enriched Water Maintain Cooler Body Temperature and Improved Pulse Rate Recovery After Exercise
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00202
Abstract: Exercise-related physiological changes were evaluated in hydrated, exercise-conditioned working dogs with free access to tap water (TW) with or without a nutrient-enriched water supplement (NW). Physiological samples and measures were collected before and after work-related… read more here.
Keywords: working dogs; water; pulse rate; exercise ... See more keywords
Intra-articular Injections With Either Triamcinolone Hexacetonide, Stanozolol, Hylan G-F 20, or a Platelet Concentrate Improve Clinical Signs in Police Working Dogs With Bilateral Hip Osteoarthritis
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.609889
Abstract: Objectives: To compare the effect of intra-articular treatment with triamcinolone hexacetonide (TH), stanozolol, hyaluronan, and a platelet concentrate in police working dogs with bilateral hip osteoarthritis (OA). Study Design: Prospective, longitudinal, double-blinded, negative controlled study.… read more here.
Keywords: platelet concentrate; working dogs; hip; treatment ... See more keywords
Prehospital Emergency Cricothyrotomy in Dogs Part 1: Experiences With Commercial Cricothyrotomy Kits
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.705695
Abstract: The surgical cricothyrotomy (CTT) has been recommended for emergency front of neck airway access (eFONA) during a cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate scenario for military working dogs (MWD) and civilian law enforcement working dogs (operational K9s).… read more here.
Keywords: working dogs; commercial cricothyrotomy; emergency cricothyrotomy; emergency ... See more keywords
Toxidromes for Working Dogs
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.898100
Abstract: Terrorist attacks with biological and chemical warfare agents are increasing in frequency worldwide. Additionally, hazardous chemical accidents, illicit drug laboratories and intentional poisonings are potential sites for exposure to working dogs. Working dogs play a… read more here.
Keywords: toxidromes working; working dogs; clinical signs; chemical ... See more keywords
Vertical ground reaction forces, paw pressure distribution, and center of pressure during heelwork in working dogs competing in obedience
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1106170
Abstract: Heelwork walking is a command that competitive obedience and working dogs are trained to perform. Unlike other canine sports, the research for competitive obedience sport is limited and no research regarding biomechanical gait adaptions during… read more here.
Keywords: vertical ground; ground reaction; heelwork; heelwork walking ... See more keywords
Vector Surveillance and Pathogen Detection in the Working Areas of Military Working Dogs in Eastern Austria
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11050506
Abstract: Vector-borne diseases play a major role in human and veterinary medicine worldwide. A previous study detected asymptomatic vector-borne pathogens in military working dogs stationed at a military base in eastern Austria, and a follow-up survey… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance; vector surveillance; working dogs; vector ... See more keywords