@article{zurlinden_spano_griffith_bennett_2022, title={Impact of Classical Counterconditioning (Quiet Kennel Exercise) on Barking in Kenneled Dogs-A Pilot Study}, volume={12}, ISSN={["2076-2615"]}, DOI={10.3390/ani12020171}, abstractNote={Excessive barking is a major source of noise pollution in dog kennels and negatively impacts welfare. Because resources are often limited, minimizing barking in the simplest and most easily implementable way is imperative. This pilot study implemented a Quiet Kennel Exercise (QKE) that utilized classical counterconditioning to change the dogs’ negative emotional state (which can lead to barking) to a more positive emotional state. Therefore, barking motivation is reduced, so barking should decrease. This study aims to show proof of concept that decreasing barking through classical counterconditioning is effective. It was conducted in one ward of day-time boarding kennels at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Data was collected three times per day and included decibel readings, number of dogs present, and number of dogs barking during a 5-day initial baseline and 10-day intervention period. During baseline, people passing through the ward acted as they normally would. During intervention, passersby were asked to simply toss each dog a treat regardless of the dogs’ behaviors in the kennel. Descriptive results show improvement in maximum level of barking after QKE, fewer dogs barking over time, dogs barking less each time, and the most improvement noted in the afternoon.}, number={2}, journal={ANIMALS}, author={Zurlinden, Samantha and Spano, Stephany and Griffith, Emily and Bennett, Sara}, year={2022}, month={Jan} }
 @article{pflaum_bennett_2021, title={Investigation of the use of venlafaxine for treatment of refractory misdirected play and impulse-control aggression in a cat: A case report}, volume={42}, ISSN={["1878-7517"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.jveb.2020.10.008}, abstractNote={Venlafaxine was evaluated as treatment for refractory misdirected play and impulse-control aggression in a cat. The patient, a 6-year-old male castrated domestic short-hair, had been well controlled on fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor at 7.5 mg (1.4 mg/kg) PO q24 h. However, after 3 years of therapy, urinary retention was gradually developed. For this reason, the fluoxetine was weaned. Although the urinary retention resolved, this led to the aggression relapsing. A physical examination was performed and found to be within normal limits. A trial of venlafaxine, a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, was initiated at 6.25 mg (1.1 mg/kg) PO q24 h. The patient's aggression improved to its previous level on the fluoxetine within 24 hours of starting therapy. Nearly one year after starting therapy, the patient remains well controlled with no adverse side effects reported by the owner. This patient's outcome suggests venlafaxine may be a safe and effective alternative for patients with serotonin responsive anxiety and impulse-related behavior problems in which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are not tolerated. Further study is warranted on the safety, efficacy, dosing, and use of serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors in feline patients.}, journal={JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH}, author={Pflaum, Kevin and Bennett, Sara}, year={2021}, pages={22–25} }
 @article{hunter_rooy_mcarthur_bennett_tuke_hazel_2020, title={Mental Health Disease or Preventable Problem? Australian Dog Trainers' Opinions about Canine Separation Anxiety Differ with Training Style}, volume={10}, ISSN={["2076-2615"]}, DOI={10.3390/ani10081393}, abstractNote={Separation anxiety is common. Many dog owners do not seek help from a veterinarian but might consult a trainer. The objective of this study was to investigate Australian trainers’ opinions about separation anxiety. An online survey was distributed via training organisations, resulting in 63 completed surveys. Descriptive statistics and Fisher’s exact tests were applied. Respondents were grouped into reward-based (n = 41) and balanced (n = 22) trainers. Most trainers (82.5%) used multiple methods to identify separation anxiety but only 7.9% referred to a veterinarian for diagnosis. Reward-based trainers ranked assistance from a veterinarian and owner’s willingness to try medication as more important than balanced trainers (p < 0.05). More balanced trainers reported that medication was rarely necessary in the cases they saw: 50% balanced compared with 4.9% reward-based trainers, with 95% CIs of [28.2, 71.8] and [0.6, 16.5], respectively. Almost all (95.5%) balanced trainers believed separation anxiety was preventable compared with 52.6% of reward-based trainers (p < 0.05). We conclude that opinions about separation anxiety varied between reward-based and balanced trainers. Trainers are not taught, expected, or legally allowed to diagnose anxiety disorders. This study showed that balanced trainers were less likely to recommend involvement of veterinarians who can make a diagnosis and rule out other causes of observed behaviours.}, number={8}, journal={ANIMALS}, author={Hunter, Trepheena and Rooy, Diane and McArthur, Michelle and Bennett, Sara and Tuke, Jonathan and Hazel, Susan}, year={2020}, month={Aug} }
 @inbook{bennett_2020, place={St. Louis, MO}, edition={4th}, title={Shelter/ Adoption Related Disorders- Dogs}, ISBN={9780323554510 9780323676755 9780323554534 9780323554527}, booktitle={Côté's clinical veterinary advisor. Dogs and cats}, publisher={Elsevier}, author={Bennett, S.}, editor={Cohn, L. and Cote, E. and Overall, K.Editors}, year={2020} }
 @inbook{bennett_2019, place={Maryland Heights}, edition={4}, title={Shelter/ Adoption Related Disorders- Cats}, booktitle={Cote’s Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats}, publisher={Elsevier}, author={Bennett, S.}, editor={Overall, K.Editor}, year={2019} }
 @article{spencer_behar-horenstein_alber_bennett_del moro_dolce_richmond_carter_2016, title={In their own words: What qualitative analysis of online discussions with students reveals about their experiences with compassion fatigue in shelter medicine}, volume={9}, number={5}, journal={International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR) Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science}, author={Spencer, T.G. and Behar-Horenstein, L. and Alber, J.M. and Bennett, S.L. and Del Moro, R. and Dolce, J. and Richmond, K. and Carter, H.}, year={2016} }
 @article{rosiek_biliter_peterson_bennett_sehgal_2016, title={Part 1. Central nervous system (CNS) modulating drugs for pet fear and anxiety related behaviors that are referred to retail pharmacies- What the pharmacist needs to know}, volume={11}, number={1}, journal={The Kentucky Pharmacist}, author={Rosiek, I.C. and Biliter, R. and Peterson, M. and Bennett, S.L. and Sehgal, I.}, year={2016}, pages={21–27} }
 @article{rosiek_biliter_peterson_bennett_sehgal_2016, title={Part 2. Therapeutics for pet aggression, housesoiling, seizures and other behavior disorders that are referred to retail pharmacies- What the pharmacist needs to know}, volume={11}, number={2}, journal={The Kentucky Pharmacist}, author={Rosiek, I.C. and Biliter, R. and Peterson, M. and Bennett, S.L. and Sehgal, I.}, year={2016}, pages={19–27} }
 @article{bennett_weng_walker_placer_litster_2015, title={Comparison of SAFER Behavior Assessment Results in Shelter Dogs at Intake and After a 3-Day Acclimation Period}, volume={18}, ISSN={1088-8705 1532-7604}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2014.999916}, DOI={10.1080/10888705.2014.999916}, abstractNote={In this study, it was hypothesized that different results would be obtained by canine behavior assessments performed within 24 hr of shelter intake (Day 0) and after a 3-day acclimation period (Day 3). Safety Assessment for Evaluating Rehoming assessments were performed on 33 dogs at 2 municipal shelters. Agreements between Day 0 and Day 3 varied among subtests, and no consistent temporal patterns were observed. Weighted kappa statistics for each subtest ranged from .28 to .78, and percentage discordance was 0% to 18%. In a 2nd analysis, subtests skipped due to serious aggression were replaced with scores corresponding to serious aggression, and missing values for the Food subtest were replaced with scores for no aggression if the dog did not eat. For subtests skipped due to severe aggression, more than 50% of the dogs had scores indicating low aggression on the other assessment. Eight of 16 dogs who did not eat on Day 0 ate on Day 3; 2 showed aggression. Until the ideal time to test can be identified, it should be based on the individual dog's welfare status, and testing of dogs showing severe stress should be avoided.}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science}, publisher={Informa UK Limited}, author={Bennett, Sara L. and Weng, Hsin-Yi and Walker, Sheryl L. and Placer, Margaret and Litster, Annette}, year={2015}, month={Jan}, pages={153–168} }
 @article{cohen_bennett_2015, title={Oral transmucosal administration of dexmedetomidine for sedation in four dogs}, volume={56}, number={11}, journal={The Canadian Veterinary Journal}, author={Cohen, A.E. and Bennett, S.L.}, year={2015}, pages={1144–1148} }
 @article{rayburn_bennett_2015, title={Showcasing the wallflower cat: Using environmental management and clicker training to improve the adoption of shelter cats}, journal={NAVTA Journal}, publisher={National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America}, author={Rayburn, S.K. and Bennett, S.L.}, year={2015}, month={Apr}, pages={21–27} }
 @article{bennett_2014, title={Animal Behavior Case of the Month}, volume={245}, ISSN={0003-1488}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.245.3.286}, DOI={10.2460/javma.245.3.286}, number={3}, journal={Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association}, publisher={American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)}, author={Bennett, Sara L.}, year={2014}, month={Aug}, pages={286–288} }
 @article{bennett_2013, title={Animal Behavior Case of the Month}, volume={243}, ISSN={0003-1488}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.243.12.1697}, DOI={10.2460/javma.243.12.1697}, number={12}, journal={Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association}, publisher={American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)}, author={Bennett, Sara L.}, year={2013}, month={Dec}, pages={1697–1699} }
 @article{bennett_2012, title={Cognitive dysfunction in dogs: Pathologic neurodegeneration or just growing older?}, volume={194}, ISSN={1090-0233}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.05.009}, DOI={10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.05.009}, abstractNote={Infectious disease represents a major threat to the productivity and welfare of cattle herds throughout the world. The introduction of infectious agents into dairy and beef farms may be through direct transmission (purchased cattle, reintroduced resident cattle and contact with contiguous cattle) or indirect transmission (fomites, visitors, other species, and biological materials) and this article reviews the evidence supporting these transmission routes. In the absence of eradication programmes for many endemic infectious diseases, bioexclusion is the key management process for risk reduction. Various ameliorative bioexclusion strategies have been recommended and the evidence supporting these protocols is considered.}, number={2}, journal={The Veterinary Journal}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Bennett, Sara}, year={2012}, month={Nov}, pages={141–142} }
 @article{bennett_litster_weng_walker_luescher_2012, title={Investigating behavior assessment instruments to predict aggression in dogs}, volume={141}, ISSN={0168-1591}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2012.08.005}, DOI={10.1016/j.applanim.2012.08.005}, abstractNote={This masked controlled study evaluated a group of dogs to determine if the results of two behavior assessments detected aggression in dogs that had a history of aggression according to a validated questionnaire for measuring behavior and temperament traits in dogs. Groups of dogs with or without a history of aggression were identified from owner-completed questionnaires for 67 dogs. Any dogs that had a maximum score of no greater than 1 for any question comprising aggression factors were placed in the low/no aggression group and any dogs that had a maximum score of 2 or higher on any question comprising the aggression factors were placed in the moderate to severe aggression group. This second group was further divided to separate moderate aggression from severe aggression. Two behavior assessments, Meet Your Match (MYM)™ Safety Assessment for Evaluating Rehoming™ (SAFER™) (SAFER) and a modified version of Assess-A-Pet (mAAP), were administered to each dog in random order by assistants masked to the dogs’ behavioral histories. The scores for each assessment were divided into binary categorizations (no aggression or aggression). For SAFER, the aggression category was further divided, separating dogs that showed fear, arousal or inhibited aggression from those that showed moderate aggression, and from those that showed severe aggression. The previously established categories for the mAAP of ‘no issue’, ‘unsocial’, ‘borderline’ and ‘fail’ were also used. Subtest scores for each assessment were also summed. With binary categorization, SAFER showed both lower sensitivity and specificity at 0.60 (95% confidence limits (CL) = 0.44, 0.74) and 0.50 (95% CL = 0.28, 0.72) respectively, than mAAP at 0.73 (95% CL = 0.58, 0.85) and 0.59 (95% CL = 0.36, 0.79) respectively. The odds ratio showed that an aggressive dog was 4.1-fold more likely to be classified in an aggression group by the mAAP test and 1.5 times more likely by SAFER. When the assessments were split into multiple categories, SAFER results were no longer significant, but mAAP maintained a statistically significant but weak correlation of 0.34 (P = 0.005) with historical aggression categories. SAFER testing was unable to identify dogs with moderate aggression that could potentially be addressed with behavior modification. By independently selecting acceptable levels of false positive or false negative results for the assessment, summed score results could be used in shelters as an aid to selecting dogs for adoption. Behavioral assessment results should be used in conjunction with other information such as intake history and staff observations to make an informed outcome decision for an individual dog.}, number={3-4}, journal={Applied Animal Behaviour Science}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Bennett, Sara L. and Litster, Annette and Weng, Hsin-Yi and Walker, Sheryl L. and Luescher, Andrew U.}, year={2012}, month={Nov}, pages={139–148} }
 @article{meler_scott-moncrieff_peter_bennett_ramos-vara_salisbury_naughton_2011, title={Cyclic estrous-like behavior in a spayed cat associated with excessive sex-hormone production by an adrenocortical carcinoma}, volume={13}, ISSN={1098-612X 1532-2750}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfms.2011.02.002}, DOI={10.1016/j.jfms.2011.02.002}, abstractNote={A 15-year-old, spayed female domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for 1-year duration of cyclic intermittent estrous behavior. Diagnostic testing performed before referral, including baseline progesterone concentration, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone stimulation test and surgical exploratory laparotomy, had remained inconclusive for a remnant ovary. Evaluation of sex hormones before and after adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) administration revealed increased basal concentrations of androstenedione, estradiol, progesterone, and 17α−hydroxyprogesterone and normal ACTH-stimulated hormone concentrations. Enlargement of the right adrenal gland was identified by abdominal ultrasound. The cat underwent an adrenalectomy and histopathology of the excised adrenal gland was consistent with an adrenocortical carcinoma. Clinical signs resolved immediately following surgery, and most hormone concentrations declined to within or below the reference interval (RI) by 2 months after surgery.}, number={6}, journal={Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery}, publisher={SAGE Publications}, author={Meler, Erika N. and Scott-Moncrieff, J. Catharine and Peter, Augustine T. and Bennett, Sara and Ramos-Vara, Jose and Salisbury, S. Kathleen and Naughton, James F.}, year={2011}, month={Jun}, pages={473–478} }