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Pathological anxiety in animals.

Frauke Ohl1, Saskia S Arndt, F Josef van der Staay

  • 1Department of Animals, Science and Society, Division of Laboratory Animal Science, Veterinary Faculty, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80166, 3508 TD Utrecht, Netherlands. f.ohl@vet.uu.nl

Veterinary Journal (London, England : 1997)
|February 27, 2007
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Selective breeding can cause pathological anxiety in animals, impacting their welfare. This review explores causes and calls for better diagnostic tools and therapies for animal anxiety.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Behavior
  • Animal Welfare Science

Background:

  • Selective breeding programs in animals often prioritize physiological or anatomical traits.
  • This focus can unintentionally lead to behavioral dysfunctions, potentially linked to pathological anxiety.
  • Such dysfunctions can negatively impact animal welfare and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose pathological anxiety as a common cause of behavioral dysfunctions in animals.
  • To explore the poorly understood causal etiology of pathological anxiety in animals.
  • To advocate for the development of diagnostic tools and therapies for animal anxiety.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on animal behavior, selective breeding, and anxiety.

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  • Analysis of integrated concepts linking behavioral syndromes with neuro-physiological processes.
  • Exploration of potential causes and definitions of pathological anxiety in animals.

    • Main Results:

    • Behavioral dysfunctions in selectively bred animals may stem from pathological anxiety.
    • Current understanding of the causal factors and diagnostic criteria for animal anxiety is limited.
    • A proposed definition and exploration of potential causes of pathological anxiety are presented.

    Conclusions:

    • Pathological anxiety is a significant, yet under-researched, factor in animal behavioral dysfunctions.
    • Integrated approaches combining behavioral and neuro-physiological insights are needed.
    • Development of robust diagnostic tools and evidence-based therapies is crucial for addressing animal anxiety and improving welfare.