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Advances in canine health research

Guest Editors:
Selwyn Arlington Headley: Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Brazil
Jelena Prpić: Croatian Veterinary Institute, Zagreb, Croatia


BMC Veterinary Research welcomed submissions to our Collection on Advances in canine health research.

Research is a critical component of advancing our understanding of canine health, and technological advancements in recent years have led to significant progress in this field. As such, we are pleased to publish a special journal collection focused on the latest advances in canine research.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Selwyn Arlington Headley: Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Brazil

Dr.  Selwyn Arlington Headley is a Professor of Veterinary Anatomic Pathology at the Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Southern Brazil. His research interests include the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and epidemiology of canine infectious diseases, with special interest in canine distemper, canine neorickettiosis, and canine parvoviral enteritis.  


Jelena Prpić: Croatian Veterinary Institute, Zagreb, Croatia

Jelena Prpić, BSc. and PhD in Biology, is a virologist at the Virology department of Croatian Veterinary Institute, Zagreb, Croatia. Her main research activity is related to animal viral diseases such as ASF, CSF, BVDV, PRV and to viral diseases of relevance for human and animal health, in particular HEV, its diagnosis and epidemiology.  




 

About the collection

BMC Veterinary Research welcomed submissions to our Collection on Advances in canine health research.

Research is a critical component of advancing our understanding of canine health, and technological advancements in recent years have led to significant progress in this field. As such, we are pleased to publish a special journal collection focused on the latest advances in canine research.

This special journal collection aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest updates and advances in canine research. We hope the collection will serve as a valuable resource for veterinarians and animal scientists interested in advancing our understanding of canine health, improving the care and management of dogs, and promoting the overall well-being of these important animals.

We welcomed contributions from a broad range of relevant topics, including but not limited to:

  • Canine genetics, inherited diseases diagnosis and management
  • Optimal nutrition and feeding practices for disease prevention and management
  • Environmental and behavioral factors affecting canine health and welfare
  • Diagnosis and treatment of canine diseases, including infectious, degenerative, immunological and cancer
  • Advancements in surgical techniques and technology for canine health conditions
  • Personalized medicine and precision health using biomarkers and genomic data for canine disease management
  • Telemedicine and digital health for remote consultations and monitoring of canine health
  • One Health approach to canine health and zoonotic diseases with dogs as sentinels
  • Dog-human relationships, including benefits, service dog training, and therapy dog programs
  • Comparative studies of canine and human health, shared disease pathways, and canine models in human health research

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  2. Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and osteochondrosis (OC) are multifactorial developmental joint diseases that can occur in various anatomical locations, including the tarsus of immature, rapidly growing large ...

    Authors: Yasamin Vali, Walter Dingemanse, Magdalena Müller-Gerbl, Eberhard Ludewig, Henri van Bree and Ingrid Gielen
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:252
    Content type: Research Published on:

  3. Immunoglobulins, a class of globulins with antibody properties, play a crucial role in the body’s defense against pathogens. In this study, we analyzed the gene loci structure of Silver-black fox using a compa...

    Authors: Xiaohua Yi, Yanbo Qiu, Puhang Xie, Shuhui Wang and Xiuzhu Sun
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:214
    Content type: Research Published on:

  4. Porcine circovirus 2 (PCV-2) is a major pathogen of swine, causing significant production losses in the pig industry worldwide. Several studies have detected the virus in different species, both in asymptomati...

    Authors: Umberto Molini, Lourens de Villiers, Lauren M. Coetzee, Herschelle P. Green, Mari de Villiers, Siegfried Khaiseb, Giovanni Cattoli, William G. Dundon and Giovanni Franzo
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:162
    Content type: Research Published on:

  6. Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a major welfare issue in chondrodystrophic dogs. It is a consequence of chondroid metaplasia of the nucleus pulposus, leading to premature degeneration and calcification o...

    Authors: Vilma L. J. Reunanen, Tarja S. Jokinen, Liisa Lilja-Maula, Marjo K. Hytönen and Anu K. Lappalainen
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:140
    Content type: Research Published on:

  7. Disorders of the locomotor system in dogs, such as amputations or malformations, can be not only physically but also emotionally distressing. In this context, advances in medical and technological sciences off...

    Authors: Miriã Mamede Noronha de Souza, Marciana da Cunha Antonioli, Matheus Henrique Martins dos Santos, Bianca Medeiros dos Santos Véras and Lucas Rannier Ribeiro Antonino Carvalho
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:113
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  8. In veterinary medicine, particularly concerning dogs and cats, there is limited data regarding vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). However, multidrug-resistant Enterococcus is frequently identified, raising ...

    Authors: Ricardo Antonio Pilegi Sfaciotte, Leandro Parussolo, Fernanda Danielle Melo, Mateus Felipe Schneider, Ubirajara Maciel da Costa, David Germano Gonçalves Schwarz, Fabiano Zanini Salbego and Sandra Maria Ferraz
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:99
    Content type: Research Published on:

  9. Quality of life is an essential component of decision-making in veterinary oncology. Poor management of adverse events during chemotherapy can impair dogs’ quality of life and be life-threatening. Consequently...

    Authors: Jenny Harris, Quentin Fournier, Katie Sutton, Jo Armes, Emma Ream and Nick Bacon
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:74
    Content type: Review Published on:

  10. Canine chronic enteropathies (CE) are a group of disorders defined by persistent or recurrent clinical signs of gastrointestinal disease without a primary neoplastic, metabolic, parasitic, or other infectious ...

    Authors: Valérie Freiche, Olivier Dossin, Amélie Leclerc, Isabelle Mougeot, Jeremy Laxalde, Olivier Roy, Vincent Biourge and Alexander J. German
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:68
    Content type: Research Published on:

  11. Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are recognized for their therapeutic potential in immune modulation and tissue repair, especially in veterinary medicine. This stu...

    Authors: Saranyou Oontawee, Parkpoom Siriarchavatana, Watchareewan Rodprasert, Irma Padeta, Yudith Violetta Pamulang, Poorichaya Somparn, Trairak Pisitkun, Boondarika Nambooppha, Nattawooti Sthitmatee, Daneeya Na Nan, Thanaphum Osathanon, Hiroshi Egusa and Chenphop Sawangmake
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:31
    Content type: Research Published on:

  12. Iron-deficiency is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in non-communicable diseases. However, iron parameters are rarely assessed in dogs. Here, we aimed to assess and correlate iron parameters i...

    Authors: Carolina Frizzo Ramos, Pavlos G. Doulidis, Nina Polakova, Iwan A. Burgener, Erika Jensen-Jarolim, Giulia Cimarelli, Lucia Panakova and Franziska Roth-Walter
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:506
    Content type: Research Published on:

  13. Canine mammary tumours (CMT) are among the most common types of tumours in female dogs. Diagnosis currently requires invasive tissue biopsies and histological analysis. Tumour cells shed extracellular vesicles...

    Authors: Tania Gutierrez-Riquelme, Isabel Karkossa, Kristin Schubert, Gudrun Liebscher, Eva-Maria Packeiser, Ingo Nolte, Martin von Bergen, Hugo Murua Escobar, Matias Aguilera-Rojas, Ralf Einspanier and Torsten Stein
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:488
    Content type: Research Published on:

  14. Nesfatin-1 is a neuropeptide that regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and may play a role in uterus function. It is co-expressed with other peptides, such as phoenixin, which can influence sex ho...

    Authors: Marta Rybska, Marek Skrzypski, Maria Billert, Tatiana Wojciechowicz, Anna Łukomska, Piotr Pawlak, Tomasz Nowak, Karolina Pusiak and Barbara Wąsowska
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:486
    Content type: Research Published on:

  15. Dogs may be infected with species of Leishmania parasites that are disseminated through blood circulation and invade the internal organs. In this study, we aim to detect the parasite in the blood of dogs using th...

    Authors: Ali Rezaei, Hassan Sharifiyazdi, Ehsan Rakhshandehroo, Tina Yaghoobpour and Nooshin Derakhshandeh
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:448
    Content type: Research Published on:

  16. Tick-borne pathogens are understudied among domestic animals in sub-Saharan Africa but represent significant threats to the health of domestic animals and humans. Specifically, additional data are needed on ti...

    Authors: Ellen Haynes, Kayla B. Garrett, Ryan K. A. Grunert, John A. Bryan II, Metinou Sidouin, Philip Tchindebet Oaukou, Bongo Nare Richard Ngandolo, Michael J. Yabsley and Christopher A. Cleveland
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:417
    Content type: Research Published on:

  17. Aromatase inhibitors improve male fertility by modifying the hormonal control of spermatogenesis. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of oral administration of letrozole on testosterone and estr...

    Authors: Asghar Mogheiseh, Nooshin Derakhshandeh, Mohammad-Reza Divar, Saeed Nazifi and Iman Ahmadi
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:416
    Content type: Research Published on:

  18. Microbial colonization during early life has a pivotal impact on the host health, shaping immune and metabolic functions, but little is known about timing and features of this process in dogs. The objectives o...

    Authors: Alessia Bertero, Penelope Banchi, Angela Del Carro, Michela Corrò, Barbara Colitti, Ann Van Soom, Luigi Bertolotti and Ada Rota
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:363
    Content type: Research Published on:

  19. While the urogenital microbiota has recently been characterized in healthy male and female dogs, the influence of sex hormones on the urogenital microbiome of bitches is still unknown. A deeper understanding o...

    Authors: Virginie Gronsfeld, Flore Brutinel, Sophie Egyptien, Charles Porsmoguer, Annick Hamaide, Bernard Taminiau, Georges Daube, Marie-Lys Van de Weerdt, Stefan Deleuze and Stéphanie Noel
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:315
    Content type: Research Published on:

  20. Canine mammary gland tumors (MGT) have a poor prognosis in intact female canines, posing a clinical challenge. This study aimed to establish novel canine mammary cancer cell lines from primary tumors and chara...

    Authors: Seo-Young Park, Yeong-Bin Baek, Chan-Ho Lee, Hyun-Jin Kim, Hwang-Phill Kim, Young-Jun Jeon, Jung Eun Song, Su-Bin Jung, Hyo-Jin Kim, Kyeong-Seo Moon, Sang-Ik Park, Chang-Min Lee and Sung-Hak Kim
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:233
    Content type: Research Published on:

  21. Brachyspira (B.) pilosicoli is a zoonotic pathogen, able to infect different animal species such as pigs, poultry, and rodents, causing intestinal spirochetosis. An association of gastrointestinal clinical signs,...

    Authors: Julia Gothe, Sarah Pfetzing, Reiner Ulrich, Wieland Schrödl, Christoph G. Baums and Romy M. Heilmann
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:136
    Content type: Research Published on:

  22. Prostatic carcinoma (PCA) is a rare but severe condition in dogs that is similar to the androgen-independent form of PCA in men. In contrast to humans, PCA is difficult to diagnose in dogs as reliable biomarke...

    Authors: Jana Weinekötter, Corinne Gurtner, Martina Protschka, Wolf von Bomhard, Denny Böttcher, Gottfried Alber, Ingmar Kiefer, Joerg M. Steiner, Johannes Seeger and Romy M. Heilmann
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2023 19:234
    Content type: Research Published on:

Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Advances in canine health research" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Guest Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Guest Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.