Simple Summary Dogs have an extraordinary olfactory capability, which far exceeds that of
humans. Dogs' sense of smell seems to be the main sense, allowing them to not only gather …

The impact of health, management, and microbiota on olfactory function in canines has not
been examined in review. The most important characteristic of the detection canine is its …

We argue that there is currently an under-reporting of the ways in which pain can be
associated with problem behavior, which is seriously limiting the recognition of this welfare …

Domestic cats are descended from solitary wild species and rely heavily on the olfaction
system and chemical signals for daily activities. Cats kept as companion animals may …

Simple Summary Behavioral problems and medical conditions have been treated separately
for years. However, behavior depends directly on an animal's health condition, and vice …

Simple Summary Modern dogs are the most morphologically diverse group of mammals.
Numerous studies have shown that dogs and their olfactory abilities are of great importance …

This review addresses the role of chemical communication in mammals, giving special
attention to the vomeronasal system in pheromone-mediated interactions. The vomeronasal …

Wolves, akin to their fellow canids, extensively employ chemical signals for various aspects
of communication, including territory maintenance, reproductive synchronisation and social …

The vomeronasal organ (VNO, Jacobson's organ) according to current knowledge is the
structure responsible for semiochemical signal detection. In dogs and other mammals, it is …

Chemical communication is widely used by animals to exchange information in their
environment, through the emission and detection of semiochemicals to maintain social …