Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Animal Welfare

Animal welfare is an important concept in veterinary healthcare, focusing on the well-being and rights of animals. Veterinary professionals play a critical role in promoting animal welfare by providing preventative and curative healthcare services to domesticated and wild animals. Veterinary healthcare providers en…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 8× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2575-1212 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Animal welfare is an important concept in veterinary healthcare, focusing on the well-being and rights of animals. Veterinary professionals play a critical role in promoting animal welfare by providing preventative and curative healthcare services to domesticated and wild animals. Veterinary healthcare providers ensure that animals are well-cared for by examining them regularly, administering necessary vaccinations, examining and treating injuries and illnesses, and performing necessary surgeries. Prevention of diseases and health problems is a crucial part of animal welfare. As much as possible, veterinary professionals focus on preventing diseases rather than treating them after they occur. In addition to medical care, and as part of animal welfare, pet owners and caretakers should provide animals with adequate housing, nutrition, and physical activity. Pets should also have access to clean water and be protected from weather changes and other environmental threats. Veterinary professionals often provide advice on how pet owners can provide optimal care for their animals to further promote animal welfare. It is essential to understand that animal welfare also extends beyond basic needs such as food, water, and shelter. Animals have an emotional and social nature, and it is essential to meet their psychological needs. For example, it is important to give dogs and cats sufficient play and social interaction with humans and other pets. In conclusion, veterinary healthcare plays a critical role in ensuring animal welfare. It is a shared responsibility between pet owners and veterinary professionals to ensure that animals receive optimal care to promote their well-being and to maintain their quality of life.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Animal Welfare, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Veterinary Healthcare (ISSN 2575-1212).

Journal editorial board
Martin Svoboda · Czech Republic

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