Journal of Veterinary Behavior-Clinical Applications and Research

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Veterinary Behavior-Clinical Applications and Research is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
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Melatonin modulates behavioral and oxidative stress responses in donkeys (Equus asinus) subjected to packing during hot-dry conditions30
Behavior and health problems in dogs (Canis familiaris) associated with responsible ownership practices and awareness of legal regulations25
The Telework Pet Scale: Development and psychometric properties25
Measuring the unseen – novel approaches to desire and intent25
Short communication: Do the tameness of the dams and the sex of the offspring have an influence on the “gentling” effect in laboratory rats?23
Association between behavioral factors and recurrence rate in cats with feline "idiopathic" cystitis19
Effect of fearfulness and cortisol reactivity to stress on the spatial learning performance in mountain primitive horses18
Effects of transdermal mirtazapine and oral gabapentin as pre-veterinary visit pharmaceuticals for shelter cats17
Behavioral, physiologic, and endocrine observations during emergency triage after urban explosions: A descriptive case series16
An investigation into the effectiveness of various professionals and behavior modification programs, with or without medication, for the treatment of canine fears15
Quantifying the influence of cut tree branches on zoo giraffe behavior during and post browsing: A case study on five animals and four tree species15
Predictors of fear and anxiety in companion dogs: The role of caregiver-related variables15
Commentary on Ladewig et al.: The uses, values, and limitations of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram15
Who lives, who dies, and why predicting outcomes for relinquished dogs is so hard15
Effect of classical counterconditioning (Quiet Kennel Exercise) on barking in sheltered dogs15
Survey on the importance of different traits for medical detection dogs14
Precise localization of the central left frontal cortex in different canine skull types: A comparative study of frameless neuronavigation and external measurement techniques14
Incidence of compulsive behavior (stereotypies/abnormal repetitive behaviors) in populations of sport and race horses in Hungary14
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Using standardized scales to assess fear at veterinary visits: Intra- and inter-rater reliability13
From frustration to clarity: advanced imaging reduces caregiver burden in canine behavioral problems13
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The influence of severity of gastric ulceration on horse behavior and heart rate variability12
The use of fecal cortisol for enrolment of free-roaming dogs in Singapore to a national rehabilitation-rehoming program: A possible indicator of allostasis11
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Retrospective study on the use of venlafaxine in 176 cats diagnosed with behavioral disorders11
Identifying with other animals and human well-being: Extending perspectives on the social cure and human-animal relations11
Assessing effects of our interventions on animals using behavior11
Big data studies, small detailed studies, and survey studies: How they can all help11
The risk of an attribution bias that “everything is okay”: Why you need to actually look for behavioral problems before you can assume they are not there10
At the heart of a dog's veterinary experience: Heart rate responses in dogs vary across a standard physical examination10
Prediction of lamb survival using machine learning algorithms with neonatal lamb behaviors and maternal behavior score in Kivircik lambs10
Is elastic fantastic? The impact of elastic inserts on rein tension9
Using positive reinforcement to increase inhaler tolerance and medicine adherence in a domestic short hair cat (Felis catus) with asthma9
Measuring pain and discomfort: definitions determine metrics9
The importance of knowing what you don’t know and when you do not know it9
Dog-to-dog bites inside and outside the biting dog's household9
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Behavior of sows exposed to auditory enrichment in mixed or collective housing systems8
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Development of an assessment tool for behavioral and cognitive changes in aging cats8
Dog bites in Portugal: Analysis of incidents, and consequences for both people and dogs8
Personality or temperament? The answer depends on animal settings and on moral considerations8
What if the reward is not as yummy? Study of the effects of successive negative contrast in domestic dogs in two different tasks7
Slow-feeding dispensers for horses: Who, how and why?7
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Quantifying the cumulative impact of use in teaching and research: An initial assessment of an objective tool developed to safeguard working horse welfare in a university setting7
Different equestrian sports horses’ reactivity to startle7
Pilot evaluation of a clomipramine hydrochloride formulation for treatment of dogs with severe anxiety in Chile7
Fear, exposure and stressors: What ranges of responses can tell us6
Treatment of a case of anxiety disorder with an adverse response to medication6
When things are not as they seem: Behavioral presentations of medical issues and temperament measures6
Detection of wood-decay by Ganoderma adspersum in elm trees – A pilot study using a trained dog6
Investigating the effects of matching to caretakers’ preference on satisfaction in different types of adopted dogs using the Kano model alongside with more traditional methods6
Human perspectives on relationships with their cats6
Corrigendum to “Proximate factors affecting mortality and maternal abandonment of young free-roaming feral horse foals” [J. Vet. Behav. 66 (2023), 1-10]6
A survey of acquisition and animal-related factors leading to microchipping and neutering of dogs and cats in Portugal6
Persistency of horse habituation to distracting sounds6
The effects of the addition of two environmental enrichments on the behavior and fecal cortisol levels of three small felids species (Caracal caracal, Leptailurus serval, Leopardus pardalis) in captiv6
Cat vocalization in aversive and pleasant situations6
Decoding cow behavior patterns from accelerometer data using deep learning6
Risks and benefits of collar use in cats (Felis catus); a literature review6
Behavioral adaptations of Gaddi Goats: Validation of seasonal resource utilization in transhumant pastoralism of the North-western Himalayan region5
Qualitative evaluation of the behavior of stockpersons and young dairy heifers reared in tropical conditions5
Exploration of circumstances surrounding bites from potentially rabid dogs on rampage, and the coping strategies of victims and communities in Central Uganda5
Does adolescent and adult training affect canine behavior problems?5
Multimodal assessment of Hericium erinaceus and Valeriana officinalis for canine anxiety: Integrating EEG, neurochemical analysis, and behavioral surveys5
Context matters: Observer perception of dog-human social interactions becomes more variable in a novel human context5
Caregiver perspectives on the value of dogs and their effects on children in private and public spaces5
A multidisciplinary approach to a cat with a sex-hormone-producing adrenal tumor4
Clinical relevance of rectal temperature measurement in cats showing marked signs of stress during routine veterinary examinations4
Activity budgets of hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) in rehabilitation centers: A pilot study4
Assessment of owner investment in African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) welfare by feeding, housing, enrichment, hygiene, and health practice4
Behavioral and physiological changes in sows and piglets maintained in farrowing cages or open stalls during summer4
The perception of pet owners on their dog’s anxiety while supplemented with cannabidiol in a double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled cross-over clinical trial4
2D vocal expressive space of cats following a short isolation period4
A retrospective study on the clinical use and owner perception of venlafaxine efficacy as part of a multimodal treatment for canine fear, anxiety, and aggression4
Use of transdermal trazodone before veterinary visit to reduce stress and anxiety in cats4
The effect of elastic reins on rein tension and performance in dressage horses4
Short Communication: The effect of exercise on salt intake by horses3
Dog owners' recognition of pain-related behavioral changes in their dogs3
Satisfaction, behavior and health problems in whippets and miniature Italian greyhounds, as reported by their caretakers3
Use of a Release Hook to Perform a Bite Release Based on the Example of Military Working Dogs in the German Military3
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Behavioral effects of two diets used for the management of severe equine asthma3
Before, during and after the pandemic: Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the welfare, behavior and body condition of domestic cats (Felis catus)3
Sensitivity of benchmarked behavioral assays for distress: Should we attend to certain behaviors during exams?3
Harnessing AI-based computer vision to evaluate biological and behavioral variables in dog-dog play interactions3
An inconsistent social buffering effect from a static visual substitute in horses (Equus caballus): A pilot study3
Attitudes toward cat collar use in central European cat owners—An online survey3
Is item hiding a good enrichment strategy to reduce stereotypic behaviors and increase social interactions in captive female spectacled bears?3
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The presence of various tack and equipment in sale horse advertisements in Australia and North America3
Exploring the profile, management, and care of horses in equine-assisted services in Brazil3
Using deep learning to assess and understand behavior3
Risks associated with free-roaming and collar use in cats—An online survey3
Enhancing Veterinary Behavior Research: Evidence-Based Strategies for Overcoming the Limitations of Underpowered Studies3
The value of cross species comparisons in veterinary behavior and behavioral medicine3
Development of a safety protocol for training and using SARS-CoV-2 detection dogs: A pilot study3
Gaping for relief? Rein tension at onset and end of oral behaviors and head movements in unridden horses3
Canine scent detection of sinonasal-inverted papilloma in blood plasma and nasal secretions3
Examining burden transfer in veterinary behaviorists3
Effect of maternal experience and body condition on patterns of ewe-lamb bonding behaviors and pre-weaning growth performance of lambs3
Intrinsic and environmental factors in the pre-slaughter behavior of beef cattle3
Stable design influences relaxation and affiliative behavior in horses during short isolation bouts3
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Association between the levels of serum cortisol and the presence of gastric ulcers in working mules3
Why dogs need to learn to love going to the vet3
Functional characteristics of behavior problems in dogs3
Genetic parameters of fear-related behaviors in Nigerian indigenous turkey poults: A pilot study3
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The influence of dietary composition on food preference in Sharplanina Shepherd puppies3
Lameness changes the behavior of dairy cows: daily rank order of lying and feeding behavior decreases with increasing number of lameness indicators present in cow locomotion3
Behavioral assessment of dogs with naturally occurring hypercortisolism using the C-BARQ: Is there improvement after trilostane treatment?2
Dogs jumping on household members before going for a walk2
Rectal temperature in Capra hircus, involvement of the daily rhythm of thyroid hormones, uncoupling protein 1 and clock gene Per22
Behavior problems in dogs—An assessment of prevalence and risk factors based on responses from a representative sample of Danish owners2
Toward a diagnostic framework for the equine depressive phenotype: A narrative review2
Territorial aggression in a German Shepherd treated with venlafaxine2
Use of venlafaxine in the management of refractory intraspecific aggression in a multi-cat household2
Brazilians' perception of shrimp sentience and welfare2
Behavioral and physiological difference of small-tailed Han sheep at different estrus stage after delivery2
Why language matters: Descriptions, diagnoses, and what we think we know about canine separation anxiety and aggression2
RETRACTED: Demographic characteristics of shelter dogs predict performance on tests of a behavioral evaluation and overall performance predicts adoption success2
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Attachment theory applied to the human-dog relationship2
Reduction of repetitive tail chasing in a mixed breed dog using multimodal therapy2
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Case reports of two dogs from commercial breeding establishments: their behavioral and health problems - treatment, training and outcomes2
Behavioral genetic analysis on dogs2
An exploratory study of negative and positive facial expressions of carriage horses during nocturnal resting2
Plant eating behavior in domestic cats: Support for the hair evacuation hypothesis2
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Nocturnal Rat-Tapir Interaction Raises Welfare Concerns in Captive Settings2
Will dogs sniff out social rank? The use of detection dog in wolf scat identification2
Decoding canine behaviors through explainable ai and wearable sensor data2
Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory applied to puppy development: A new approach to understanding and researching puppy raising2
To pet or to enrich? Increasing dogs’ welfare in veterinary clinics/shelters: A pilot study2
Rhythmicity of locomotor behavior and body temperature in Felis catus maintained under controlled microclimate conditions2
Assessing nest-building performance in mice: A multifactorial study of strain, age, sex, and environmental factors2
Observational behaviors and emotions to assess welfare of dogs: A systematic review2
The effect of methadone sedation and subsequent reversal by naloxone, nalmefene, or naltrexone on canine scent detection2
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Factors Affecting Livestock Guarding Dogs’ Proximity to Their Herd and Association With Perceived Effectiveness2
Travel/carrier phobia and situational fear in a 1-year-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat: A case report2
Gut microbiome characteristics of horses with history of cribbing behavior: An observational study2
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Covid-19 pandemic: Effect of changes in the owner’s life on dog behavior2
Addressing flare-up effect in an aggressive tomcat following a 4.7 mg deslorelin implant: A case report2
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An investigation on the oddity concept learning in a cat (Felis catus)2
Behavior and reactivity during milking of Holstein, Gyr, and Girolando-F1 cows at the beginning of lactation2
Stress and burnout in dogs involved in animal assisted interventions: A survey of Italian handlers’ opinion2
Characteristics of dog training companies and their services in British Columbia, Canada2
Dog ethogram: Review of existing ethograms2
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Factors associated with behavioral changes in pet dogs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil2
Memory and cognition behavior in the miniature donkey (Equus asinus)2
Higher forage:concentrate ratio and space availability may favor positive behaviors in dairy cows2
Behavioral changes in a 7-year-old domestic shorthair cat as the sole presentation of a pituitary tumor: A case report2
A comparison of canine decontamination cleansers: Implications for water use, dermal pH, and contaminant reduction2
Human-cat emotional closeness and unacceptable behavior in cats: A Brazilian perspective1
Equine-assisted services: An overview of current scientific contributions on efficacy and outcomes on humans and horses1
Using discrete behavioral analyses to evaluate pain and learning1
Unlocking friendships: The immediate post-adoption human-cat relationship and the relevance of cat personality1
Assessment of a behavioral scale for the measurement of fear, anxiety and stress in dogs visiting the veterinary practice1
Perinatal parameters of mule and equine foals: Similarities and differences1
Chemical castration of male dogs: Owner-reported effects on behavior and health, reasons for chemical castration, and similarities with subsequent surgical castration1
Euthanasia and prolonged grief: A cross-sectional study with bereaved pet owners1
The relationship of personality traits with breed, sex, and racing performance in sport horses1
Environmental and training factors affect canine detection probabilities for terrestrial newt surveys1
Veterinary-led puppy parties: A cross-sectional survey to quantify the methods and approaches undertaken within UK veterinary practices1
Effects of gabapentin use on the behavior and laboratory test results of healthy cats1
A review of The Ridden Horse pain Ethogram and its potential to improve ridden horse welfare1
Effect of the analgesics dipyrone, tramadol, and meloxicam on the behavior of laboratory rats1
Is it more stressful for dogs to be examined on a table versus the floor–A randomized crossover study1
Cat owners’ perception towards feline chronic kidney disease: A behavioral study1
Efficacy of alpha-casozepine in reducing dogs’ anxiety during veterinary visits: A randomized, fully-blinded, placebo-controlled study1
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Cognitive dysfunction and owner-directed aggression in a 10-year-old neutered golden retriever: A case report1
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Use of classical conditioning and differential reinforcement via a treat dispenser in combination with behavior medication to treat separation related problems: A case study1
Obedience training helps encourage potential owners to adopt shelter dogs1
Consistency of Convenience Sampling Order and its Association With Response to Handling and Weaning in Domestic Pigs (Sus scrofa)1
Behaviors associated with formalin-induced pain in the Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)1
Scoping review of the role of equine assisted psychotherapy and learning in opioid abuse treatment1
Evaluation of current practices for dogs engaged in assistance and therapy support programs within Australia1
The subthalamic nucleus: From comparative neuroscience to the presumptive role in canine cognition, behavior, and behavioral disorders1
Synchronous citizen science: A new method for cat behavior research1
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Indoor and outdoor management for cats: inferences about the welfare and cat-caretaker relationship1
Pig welfare in scientific literature from 1991 to 2024: A text mining approach1
Assessment of personality traits in cloned minipigs using three different behavioral tests1
Effect of feed modification on the behavior, blood profile, and telomere in horses exhibiting abnormal oral behaviors1
Investigating the ability of standard tests to detect improvements in behavior after a 9-week training program in shelter dogs – A pilot study1
Obsessive compulsive/compulsive disorder in companion animals: An ethological approach1
Effects of contingent and noncontingent reinforcement on the emotional behavior of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris)1
An investigation of force potential against the companion dog neck associated with collar use1
What can associations between emotional states and management-based measures teach us about shelter dogs’ welfare?1
Rabbit welfare protocols under Brazilian conditions: The applicability of welfare protocols in rabbit farms for different purposes – First results1
I wish he’d listen: Client-centered interviewing approaches are associated with higher compliance with behavioral modification advice in pet dog owners1
Evaluating and contextualizing volatile organic compounds in dog training breath samples from a patient with type 1 diabetes1
Transitioning from training to testing with scent detection animals: Application to lung cancer detection dogs1
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