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The effects of the Spanish COVID-19 lockdown on people, their pets and the human-animal bond

Bowen, J; García, E; Darder, P; Argüelles, J; Fatjó, J

Authors

J Bowen

E García

P Darder

J Argüelles

J Fatjó



Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the Spanish confinement for the control of the COVID-19 pandemic on the behavior of pet cats and dogs, and the support that pets provided to their owners. We found that the quality of life owners was strongly influenced by the lifestyle and emotional effects of the confinement, and that pets provided them with substantial support to mitigate those effects. However, pets showed signs of behavioral change that were consistent with stress, with dogs that had pre-existing behavioral problems being the most affected.

Citation

Bowen, J., García, E., Darder, P., Argüelles, J., & Fatjó, J. (2020). The effects of the Spanish COVID-19 lockdown on people, their pets and the human-animal bond

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 19, 2020
Publication Date Jun 13, 2020
Deposit Date Aug 14, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Journal of Veterinary Behavior
Print ISSN 15587878
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Public URL https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1377049
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2020.05.013

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