Table 7.
Welfare domains in human–dog bond articles with a primary or secondary focus on dog welfare by scientific domain (2012–2023; n = 246).
| Behavior | Welfare | Medical | Social | Veterinary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Environment | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Health | 9 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 47 |
| Behavior | 39 | 11 | 5 | 25 | 34 |
| Other | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 58 | 14 | 36 | 39 | 99 |