Supplemental vibrissal extensions as an alternative to improve the tactile sensitivity of blind dogs - a preliminary approach investigation.
Manuella Oliveira Borges de SampaioFabiano Montiani FerreiraFranz Riegler MelloCamila Bolmann MartinsAna Leticia Groszewicz de SouzaMariza BortoliniPaulo Roberto KlaumannBret A MoorePublished in: Veterinary research communications (2024)
Vibrissae play an important role in the tactile perception of blind dogs, and our preliminary results suggest that extending this sensory organ possibly improves obstacle location and their quality of life.
Keyphrases