Companion Animals
A section of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Section Information
The Companion Animals section of Animals will publish original research dealing with animals that are kept as pets or companion animals, including dogs and cats of course, but also other less common pets, such as rodents, reptiles or fish. This section includes companion animals that are used as support animals or for animal related therapies. Papers focusing on companion animals in shelters, considering any issue of shelter medicine, management or behaviour are also welcome. This section allows the inclusion of a wide range of topics related to companion animals including human/animal bonding, behaviour and training, breeding and genetics, nutrition and veterinary ethics. A particular focus on welfare is certainly encouraged. As Animals enjoys a wide audience it is important to ensure all technical data are made accessible to all readers.
Keywords
- dogs
- cats
- pets
- shelters
- animal-assisted therapy
- animal behaviour
- support animals
- animal training
- human-animal bond
- animal breeding
- nutrition
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Barriers to and Drivers of Responsible Dog Ownership (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Companion Animal Cognition, Communication, and Behavior (Deadline: 30 September 2021)
- Behavioural Ecology and Welfare of Free-Ranging Cats (Deadline: 30 October 2021)
- New Approaches to Non-Surgical Sterilization for Dogs and Cats (Deadline: 31 October 2021)
- Splenic Pathologies in Companion Animals (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- Cat Behavioural Ecology (Deadline: 30 November 2021)
- Recent Advances in Canine babesiosis (Deadline: 1 December 2021)
- Reproduction of Small Animals: Physiology, Pathology and Performance (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Physical Training of Working, Service and Sporting Dogs (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Humane Global Dog Management (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Gastrointestinal Health of Dogs and Cats (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux in Dogs and Cats (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Small Companion Animal Impact on the Human Welfare: a 360° Health Approach (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Pet Behavioral Medicine (Deadline: 31 January 2022)
- Free-Roaming Dog Demographics (Deadline: 31 January 2022)
- Animal Nutrition for Small Animal Health (Deadline: 31 January 2022)
- Biomarkers of Stress in Companion Animals (Deadline: 28 February 2022)
- Canine Behavior, Behavioral Wellbeing (Deadline: 28 February 2022)
- Urban Stray Cats: Monitoring and Control of Population (Deadline: 28 February 2022)
- Histopathology of Internal Organ Tumors in Companion Animals: Overviews & Advances (Deadline: 30 April 2022)
- Parasites in Dogs and Cats (Deadline: 30 April 2022)
- Behavior and Physical Health Integration in Companion Animals (Deadline: 31 May 2022)
- Advances in Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Muscle Diseases in Dogs and Cats (Deadline: 31 March 2023)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions: