From time to
time, there are science studies published that cover areas of concern or
interest to Mudi breed people, I will list them here on Mudi Directions for
anyone looking for some science input to topics of discussion occurring within
Mudi groups, between friends, or just for your own illumination.
Additionally,
when the incidence of a health, temperament or other issue is evident in the
Mudi breed, I will give a list of science studies that can be used for further information
and support, to owners and breeders of affected Mudis.
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The
following two studies involve feeding of dogs and puppies:
#1 Puppyhood
diet as a factor in the development of owner-reported allergy/atopy skin signs
in adult dogs in Finland (July 2021)
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.16211
For a brief summary:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/11/211118203742.htm
There is known incidence of allergy/intolerance/sensitivity in the Mudi breed. The sources range from
food (for example chicken, wheat and corn), vaccine allergy, bee sting allergy,
drug or chemical allergy (such as top spot flea products) and others.
#2 Once-daily
feeding is associated with better cognitive function and health in companion
dogs: Results from the Dog Aging Project (Nov 2021)
(This study
is a Pre-Print, it has not been peer reviewed, however the peer review process
may be underway.)
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.11.08.467616v1.full
For a brief summary:
Many Mudis suffer from cognitive decline as they age, some even experience dementia. I hope this study will go through the peer review process as it could prove to be a very important finding towards the betterment of the golden years for all dogs.
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This study
investigates the possible stress on companion dogs from everyday noises:
Stress-Related Behaviors in Companion Dogs Exposed to Common
Household Noises, and Owners' Interpretations of Their Dogs' Behaviors (Nov
2021)
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.760845/full
For a brief summary:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/11/211110104528.htm
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Hookworms are developing resistance to treatment:
Multiple drug resistance in hookworms infecting greyhound
dogs in the USA (Dec 2021)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211320721000415?via%3Dihub
For a brief summary:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210922121842.htm
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Behavior studies:
Canine hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention share
similar demographic risk factors and behavioural comorbidities with human ADHD (Oct
2021)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-021-01626-x#Sec1
For a brief summary:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211015184215.htm
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Articles regarding separation related behavior in dogs
(commonly known as separation anxiety):
#1 Separation-related behavior of dogs shows association with
their reactions to everyday situations that may elicit frustration or fear
(Sept 2021)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-98526-3
#2 Canine separation anxiety: strategies for treatment and
management (Oct 2014)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7521022/
#3 Developing Diagnostic Frameworks in Veterinary Behavioral
Medicine: Disambiguating Separation Related Problems in Dogs (Jan 2020)
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2019.00499/full
A brief summary of the above study only:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200318104429.htm
#4 Prevalence, comorbidity, and breed differences in canine
anxiety in 13,700 Finnish pet dogs (March 2020)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-59837-z
A brief summary of the above study only:
https://www.science.org/content/article/your-dog-anxious-genes-common-its-breed-could-play-role
#5 A descriptive study of 215 dogs diagnosed with separation
anxiety (Oct 2014)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159114001890
#6 Separation anxiety in dogs: What progress has been made in
our understanding of the most common behavioral problems in dogs? (Nov-Dec
2016)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787816000216
#7 Pet dogs home alone: A video-based study (Nov 2021)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159121002501#sec0075
#8 Influence of Owners’ Attachment Style and Personality on
Their Dogs’ (Canis familiaris) Separation-Related Disorder (Feb 2015)
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0118375
#9 Should I whine or should I bark? Qualitative and
quantitative differences between the vocalizations of dogs with and without
separation-related symptoms (Nov 2017)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S016815911730223X?via%3Dihub
#10 Separation anxiety in dogs: What progress has been made in
our understanding of the most common behavioral problems in dogs? (Nov-Dec
2016)
I hope you can find some time in the days ahead to
read these valuable scientific studies!
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