Vet Ethology

18/10/2025

🌿 The Power of Gratitude 🌿

This morning, I received a beautiful chocolate gift from a caregiver whose dog I’m accompanying. Her gesture deeply touched me — thank you from the heart. 💚
It made me want to reverse that gratitude, and to thank all the owners who give so much of themselves for the physical, emotional and mental welfare of their animals.
In our busy lives, when stress and fatigue take over, it becomes harder to feel gratitude. So let’s take care of ourselves — rest, breathe, slow down — so we can keep this beautiful capacity alive: to feel gratitude, and to share it. 🌸

13/09/2025

✨ A beautiful journey of progress ✨
For this beautiful dog and caregivers, the road hasn’t been easy. There were times of frequent biting incidents and a life filled with stress and fear. Today, with patience, love, and commitment, there is a whole new chapter: she is now happy and ready to taper off her medication 💪🐾.
The dedication of her family, combined with a carefully tailored treatment plan and the support of olfactory enrichment (Calm Down by Arhomani), made this transformation possible.
A touching reminder that change takes time, but with commitment and compassion, incredible things can happen. ❤️

28/04/2025

📢 Cat owners, we need you!
One of our brilliant students is currently conducting a fascinating survey for her master's thesis on how cats perceive scents — especially those that might help reduce stress. 🐱✨
If you have a cat, it would be amazing if you could take just 5 minutes to fill out this short survey.
Your input will make a real difference for her research!
👉 Scan the QR code on the poster or contact Axelle at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Thank you so much for supporting future science

05/09/2024

Op 22 september 2024 nodigen Curiovet en Flopping Lops je uit voor een unieke dag vol kennis en praktijk in The Interactive Hub te Leuven. 🐰

Anouck zal een lezing geven over olfactorische verrijking met essentiële oliën bij konijnen. Ontdek op welke manier geuren een impact kunnen hebben op het gedrag en welzijn van konijnen!

Deze dag is perfect voor dierenartsen, dierenartsassistenten, professionals én eigenaren die hun kennis willen verdiepen. Mis het niet!

👉 Ontdek het volledige programma hier:
https://www.floppinglops.be/c-7238546/programma/

08/08/2024

🐶 Exciting News!
Some of you might remember participating in our study at Vet Ethology, where we explored how different doses of essential oils might affect your dog's relaxation.
We’re very happy to announce that our paper has now been published! 🎉
Check out the results here: https://rdcu.be/dQm2h.
A huge thank you to all the amazing dogs and their owners who took part. This study wouldn't have been possible without your help!
Thank you to all of you for your support and feel free to share! 🙏

01/08/2024

Calling all Belgian cat owners! Would you like to help us study cat behavior? Participate in this brief national survey conducted by Dogofriends and Ghent University. The findings will be made available in 2025. Thank you for your time and input! Feel free to spread the word by sharing this post! We would be so grateful to gather as many responses
French questionnaire: https://hello.dogofriends.be/quiz/1419228_1109/National-survey-cat-fr.html
Dutch questionnaire: https://hello.dogofriends.be/quiz/1381877_1109/National-Survey-cat-NL.html

01/08/2024

Are you a Belgian citizen and do you live with a dog? Would you like to help us learn more about dog behavior? Participate in this short national survey conducted by Dogofriends in collaboration with Ghent University. The results will be published in 2025. Thank you in advance for your participation and contribution to this study! Feel free to spread the word by sharing this post! We would be so grateful to gather as many responses
French questionnaire: https://hello.dogofriends.be/quiz/1382735_1109/National-survey-dog-fr.html
Dutch questionnaire: https://hello.dogofriends.be/quiz/1381803_1109/National-Survey-dog-NL.html

31/01/2024

🌍🇧🇪 Over the next six months, the Belgian Presidency will put her spotlight on animal welfare! 🐾 I was honoured to have been a part of the Kick off event, "Call to Care for Animal Welfare." It's heartening to witness a collective commitment to the welfare of our beloved animals. Let's take a moment to read the inspiring message shared on this picture 🌱🐕🐈 🌍🇧🇪

18/01/2024

Grateful for the opportunity to assist Muscade and Cannelle, two lovely British Shorthair cats, in overcoming their challenges. Despite initial difficulties, Cannelle's fear of Muscade and house soiling problems have significantly improved through thoughtful environmental changes. It's heartwarming to witness these beautiful cats now happily coexisting, even sharing playful moments. A big thank you to their dedicated owners for the love and efforts invested in creating a harmonious environment for their feline companions 🐾💕

08/01/2024

✨In this new year 2024, Romane and Anouck would like to send you their warmest wishes. May this year be marked by happiness, health and moments of complicity with your faithful companions.

We also would like to remind you that our team is always available to take care of your pets. Whether it's preventive or curative care, or advice, we're here to accompany your companions throughout 2024.🥳

22/11/2023

One of our student at Ghent University is conducting a thesis on Border Collie behavior, and we need your help! If you own a Border Collie, we'd love to gain insights from your experiences. By sharing just 5 minutes of your time, you contribute to a better understanding of the behavior of these incredible dogs. Your input matters! 🌟

To participate, please follow the link https://ugent.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4T0bWVVOBFZrDU2 Feel free to spread the word by sharing this post! We would be so grateful to gather as many responses

10/11/2023

🐾🌍 La Fondation Roi Baudoin lance un appel à projet pour améliorer nos liens avec les animaux. Ces 2 projets nous tiennent particulièrement à cœur ! Et si un de ces deux projets étaient pour vous ou pour quelqu'un de votre entourage? Merci de partager autour de vous! En savoir plus:
FR : https://kbs-frb.be/fr/ameliorer-la-sante-mentale-des-jeunes-grace-la-mediation-animale-0
NL : https://kbs-frb.be/nl/geestelijke-gezondheid-van-jongeren-bevorderen-dankzij-interventies-met-dieren

Irina Wilhauk Timing Start: 09/10/2023 Indienen tot en met: 08/01/2024 Ondersteuning Vanaf € tot € 50.000 Delen Projectoproepen Geestelijke gezondheid van jongeren bevorderen dankzij interventies met dieren Tot 08 01 2024 Gezondheid De evaluatie van interventies met dieren in een context van gee...