Publications
2024
Pet Attachment and Anxiety and Depression in Middle-Aged and Older Women.
Zebrowska, M., Strohmaier, S., Huttenhower, C., Eliassen, A. H., Zeleznik, O. A., Westgarth, C., . . . Schernhammer, E. S. (2024). Pet Attachment and Anxiety and Depression in Middle-Aged and Older Women.. JAMA network open, 7(8), e2424810. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24810
Review of psychological effects of dog bites in children.
Westgarth, C., Provazza, S., Nicholas, J., & Gray, V. (2024). Review of psychological effects of dog bites in children.. BMJ paediatrics open, 8(1), e000922. doi:10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000922
“She’s chunky, not overweight as such” – A qualitative exploration of dog owners’ experiences of recognising and addressing canine obesity
Lloyd, I., German, A., Watkins, F., Christley, R., & Westgarth, C. (2024). “She’s chunky, not overweight as such” – A qualitative exploration of dog owners’ experiences of recognising and addressing canine obesity. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2024. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781913859411.31.1
Cross-sectional United Kingdom surveys demonstrate that owners and veterinary professionals differ in their perceptions of preventive and treatment healthcare needs in ageing dogs
Wallis, L. J., Radford, A. D., Belshaw, Z., Jackson, J., Kubinyi, E., German, A. J., & Westgarth, C. (2024). Cross-sectional United Kingdom surveys demonstrate that owners and veterinary professionals differ in their perceptions of preventive and treatment healthcare needs in ageing dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11. doi:10.3389/fvets.2024.1358480
'Bowls are boring': Investigating enrichment feeding for pet dogs and the perceived benefits and challenges
Heys, M., Lloyd, I., & Westgarth, C. (2023). 'Bowls are boring': Investigating enrichment feeding for pet dogs and the perceived benefits and challenges. VETERINARY RECORD. doi:10.1002/vetr.3169
Veterinary students' proximity to and interpretation of a simulated "aggressive" dog before and after training.
Oxley, J. A., Meyer, G., Butcher, M., Bellantuono, G., Levers, A., & Westgarth, C. (2024). Veterinary students' proximity to and interpretation of a simulated "aggressive" dog before and after training.. Scientific reports, 14(1), 3209. doi:10.1038/s41598-024-53551-w
Timing and duration of dog walking and dog owner's chronotype in relation to incident depression risk among middle to older-aged female nurses.
Żebrowska, M., Strohmaier, S., Westgarth, C., Huttenhower, C., Eliassen, H. A., Haghayegh, S., . . . Schernhammer, E. S. (2024). Timing and duration of dog walking and dog owner's chronotype in relation to incident depression risk among middle to older-aged female nurses.. PloS one, 19(1), e0296922. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0296922
2023
An audit of animal-related injuries at UK veterinary schools: 2009-2018
Tulloch, J., Fleming, K., Pinchbeck, G., Forster, J., Lowe, W., & Westgarth, C. (2023). An audit of animal-related injuries at UK veterinary schools: 2009-2018. The Veterinary Record, 193(7). doi:10.1002/vetr.3171
Safe Interactions with Animals
Westgarth, C., Owczarczak-Garstecka, S., & Tulloch, J. (2023). Safe Interactions with Animals. In The Routledge International Handbook of Human-Animal Interactions and Anthrozoology (pp. 404-420). Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781032153346-28
Petsavers Ageing Canine Toolkit
Westgarth, C., & Belshaw, Z. (2023). Petsavers Ageing Canine Toolkit. In BSAVA Webinar Library. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781910443491.webinar2007231
Health and welfare of imported dogs in UK veterinary practice
Pinchbeck, G., Westgarth, C., & Stavisky, J. (2023). Health and welfare of imported dogs in UK veterinary practice. VETERINARY RECORD, 192(9), 376-377. doi:10.1002/vetr.3025
"Just old age" - a qualitative investigation of owner and veterinary professional experiences of and attitudes to ageing in dogs in the UK.
Wallis, L. J., Radford, A. D., Belshaw, Z., Jackson, J., Kubinyi, E., German, A. J., & Westgarth, C. (2023). "Just old age" - a qualitative investigation of owner and veterinary professional experiences of and attitudes to ageing in dogs in the UK.. The Journal of small animal practice. doi:10.1111/jsap.13610
PetSavers Old Age Pets project
Westgarth, C., Wallis, L., Kirwan, B., & Belshaw, Z. (2023). PetSavers Old Age Pets project. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781913859152.8.1
Relationship between pet ownership and risk of high depressive symptoms in adolescence and young adulthood
Zebrowska, M., Strohmaier, S., Westgarth, C., Huttenhower, C., Erber, A. C., Haghayegh, S., . . . Schernhammer, E. S. (2023). Relationship between pet ownership and risk of high depressive symptoms in adolescence and young adulthood. JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS, 323, 554-561. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2022.11.070
Dog-related deaths registered in England and Wales from 2001 to 2021
Tulloch, J. S. P., Oxley, J. A., Christley, R. M., & Westgarth, C. (2023). Dog-related deaths registered in England and Wales from 2001 to 2021. PUBLIC HEALTH, 215, 91-93. doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2022.12.005
“He’d Be Happier if He Wasn’t Chonky” – Qualitatively Exploring Canine Obesity Perceptions Using YouTube<sup>™</sup> and Discussion Fora
Lloyd, I., Furtado, T., German, A. J., Watkins, F., Christley, R., & Westgarth, C. (2023). “He’d Be Happier if He Wasn’t Chonky” – Qualitatively Exploring Canine Obesity Perceptions Using YouTube<sup>™</sup> and Discussion Fora. Anthrozoos: a multidisciplinary journal of the interactions of people and animals, 36(4), 513-531. doi:10.1080/08927936.2023.2166714
2022
A pilot study investigating human behaviour towards DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment) and interpretation of non-reactive and aggressive behaviours during a virtual reality exploration task
Oxley, J. A., Meyer, G., Cant, I., Bellantuono, G. M., Butcher, M., Levers, A., & Westgarth, C. (2022). A pilot study investigating human behaviour towards DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment) and interpretation of non-reactive and aggressive behaviours during a virtual reality exploration task. PLOS ONE, 17(9). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0274329
Dogs and the Good Life: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Association Between the Dog–Owner Relationship and Owner Mental Wellbeing
Merkouri, A., Graham, T. M., O’Haire, M. E., Purewal, R., & Westgarth, C. (n.d.). Dogs and the Good Life: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Association Between the Dog–Owner Relationship and Owner Mental Wellbeing. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.903647
Owner demographic factors are associated with suitable pet rabbit housing provision in the United Kingdom
Mee, G., Tipton, E., Oxley, J. A., & Westgarth, C. (2022). Owner demographic factors are associated with suitable pet rabbit housing provision in the United Kingdom. VETERINARY RECORD. doi:10.1002/vetr.1736
Impacts of COVID-19 on Owner's Veterinary Healthcare Seeking Behavior for Dogs With Chronic Conditions: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study With a Convenience Sample
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Furtado, T., Graham, T. M., Lloyd, I., Singleton, D. A., Wallis, L., & Westgarth, C. (2022). Impacts of COVID-19 on Owner's Veterinary Healthcare Seeking Behavior for Dogs With Chronic Conditions: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study With a Convenience Sample. FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 9. doi:10.3389/fvets.2022.902219
A mobile health intervention to encourage physical activity in children: a randomised controlled trial
Ng, M., Wenden, E., Lester, L., Westgarth, C., & Christian, H. (2022). A mobile health intervention to encourage physical activity in children: a randomised controlled trial. BMC PEDIATRICS, 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12887-022-03336-9
A cross-sectional study of factors associated with regular dog walking and intention to walk the dog
Westgarth, C., Christley, R. M., & Christian, H. E. (2022). A cross-sectional study of factors associated with regular dog walking and intention to walk the dog. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12889-022-12902-w
A Systematic Scoping Review of Human-Dog Interactions in Virtual and Augmented Reality: The Use of Virtual Dog Models and Immersive Equipment
Oxley, J. A., Santa, K., Meyer, G., & Westgarth, C. (2022). A Systematic Scoping Review of Human-Dog Interactions in Virtual and Augmented Reality: The Use of Virtual Dog Models and Immersive Equipment. FRONTIERS IN VIRTUAL REALITY, 3. doi:10.3389/frvir.2022.782023
2021
Assessment of Detection of Potential Dog-Bite Risks in the Home Using a Real-Time Hazard Perception Test
Christley, R., Nelson, G., Millman, C., & Westgarth, C. (2021). Assessment of Detection of Potential Dog-Bite Risks in the Home Using a Real-Time Hazard Perception Test. ANTHROZOOS, 34(6), 767-786. doi:10.1080/08927936.2021.1926710
Erratum: Variation in activity levels amongst dogs of different breeds: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the UK - CORRIGENDUM.
Pickup, E., German, A. J., Blackwell, E., Evans, M., & Westgarth, C. (2021). Erratum: Variation in activity levels amongst dogs of different breeds: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the UK - CORRIGENDUM.. Journal of nutritional science, 10, e93. doi:10.1017/jns.2021.29
The shared risk of diabetes between dog and cat owners and their pets: register based cohort study
RA, D., U, H., A, E., C, W., M, M., L, B., . . . B, K. (n.d.). The shared risk of diabetes between dog and cat owners and their pets: register based cohort study. Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology. doi:10.1530/ey.18.12.7
"<i>If You Don't See the Dog, What Can You Do?"</i> Using Procedures to Negotiate the Risk of Dog Bites in Occupational Contexts
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Christley, R. M., Watkins, F., Yang, H., & Westgarth, C. (2021). "<i>If You Don't See the Dog, What Can You Do?"</i> Using Procedures to Negotiate the Risk of Dog Bites in Occupational Contexts. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18(14). doi:10.3390/ijerph18147377
Reducing dog bites and promoting safety: Merseyside Dog Safety Partnership
Schofield, R., Oxley, J. A., & Westgarth, C. (2021). Reducing dog bites and promoting safety: Merseyside Dog Safety Partnership. The Veterinary Nurse, 12(6), 296. doi:10.12968/vetn.2021.12.6.296
Dog Walking before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: Experiences of UK Dog Owners
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Graham, T. M., Archer, D. C., & Westgarth, C. (2021). Dog Walking before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: Experiences of UK Dog Owners. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18(12). doi:10.3390/ijerph18126315
Paediatric emergency department dog bite attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic: an audit at a tertiary children's hospital
Tulloch, J. S. P., Minford, S., Pimblett, V., Rotheram, M., Christley, R. M., & Westgarth, C. (2021). Paediatric emergency department dog bite attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic: an audit at a tertiary children's hospital. BMJ PAEDIATRICS OPEN, 5(1). doi:10.1136/bmjpo-2021-001040
Reducing dog bites and promoting safety: Merseyside Dog Safety Partnership
Schofield, R., Oxley, J. A., & Westgarth, C. (2021). Reducing dog bites and promoting safety: Merseyside Dog Safety Partnership. Companion Animal, 26(4), 66. doi:10.12968/coan.2021.0009
Functional and recreational dog walking practices in the UK
Westgarth, C., Christley, R. M., Marvin, G., & Perkins, E. (2021). Functional and recreational dog walking practices in the UK. HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL, 36(1), 109-119. doi:10.1093/heapro/daaa051
English hospital episode data analysis (1998-2018) reveal that the rise in dog bite hospital admissions is driven by adult cases
Tulloch, J. S. P., Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Fleming, K. M., Vivancos, R., & Westgarth, C. (2021). English hospital episode data analysis (1998-2018) reveal that the rise in dog bite hospital admissions is driven by adult cases. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 11(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-021-81527-7
A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a dog-facilitated physical activity minimal intervention on young children's physical activity, health and development: the PLAYCE PAWS trial
Ng, M., Wenden, E., Lester, L., Westgarth, C., & Christian, H. (2021). A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a dog-facilitated physical activity minimal intervention on young children's physical activity, health and development: the PLAYCE PAWS trial. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 21(1). doi:10.1186/s12889-020-10034-7
Old Age Dogs - Using Mixed Methods Health Informatics to Understand Their Care in Primary Veterinary Practice
Jackson, J., Wallis, L., Belshaw, Z., Kubinyi, E., German, A., Westgarth, C., & Radford, A. (2021). Old Age Dogs - Using Mixed Methods Health Informatics to Understand Their Care in Primary Veterinary Practice. In BSAVA Congress 2021: Clinical abstract presentations. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781913859039.28
2020
The shared risk of diabetes between dog and cat owners and their pets: register based cohort study
Delicano, R. A., Hammar, U., Egenvall, A., Westgarth, C., Mubanga, M., Byberg, L., . . . Kennedy, B. (2020). The shared risk of diabetes between dog and cat owners and their pets: register based cohort study. BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 371. doi:10.1136/bmj.m4337
Dog walking – One health, one welfare
Westgarth, C. (2020). Dog walking – One health, one welfare. Veterinary Focus, (30.2). Retrieved from https://vetfocus.royalcanin.com/en/scientific/dog-walking-one-health-one-welfare
Increasing physical activity by four legs rather than two: systematic review of dog-facilitated physical activity interventions
Rhodes, R. E., Baranova, M., Christian, H., & Westgarth, C. (2020). Increasing physical activity by four legs rather than two: systematic review of dog-facilitated physical activity interventions. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 54(20), 1202-+. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2019-101156
Pet dog bites in children: management and prevention.
Jakeman, M., Oxley, J. A., Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., & Westgarth, C. (2020). Pet dog bites in children: management and prevention.. BMJ Paediatrics Open, 4(1), e000726. doi:10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000726
BSAVA Science: PetSavers’ Old Age Pets research project
Dormer, L., Williams, S., Westgarth, C., & Belshaw, Z. (2020). BSAVA Science: PetSavers’ Old Age Pets research project. In BSAVA Webinar Library. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781910443491.webinarjsap07
Veterinary consultations, expenditure and healthcare issues in newly adopted Romanian rescue dogs
Baria, P., Westgarth, C., & Buckley, L. (2020). Veterinary consultations, expenditure and healthcare issues in newly adopted Romanian rescue dogs. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2020 (pp. 382). British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781910443774.49.3
Importing rescue dogs into the UK: reasons, methods and welfare considerations
Norman, C., Stavisky, J., & Westgarth, C. (2020). Importing rescue dogs into the UK: reasons, methods and welfare considerations. VETERINARY RECORD, 186(8). doi:10.1136/vr.105380
DOG FACILITATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Rhodes, R. E., Baranova, M., Christian, H., & Westgarth, C. (2020). DOG FACILITATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. In ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE Vol. 54 (pp. S99). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2019
Dog bite safety at work: An injury prevention perspective on reported occupational dog bites in the UK
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Christley, R., Watkins, F., Yang, H., Bishop, B., & Westgarth, C. (2019). Dog bite safety at work: An injury prevention perspective on reported occupational dog bites in the UK. SAFETY SCIENCE, 118, 595-606. doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2019.05.034
Socio-demographic factors associated with pet ownership amongst adolescents from a UK birth cohort
Purewal, R., Christley, R., Kordas, K., Joinson, C., Meints, K., Gee, N., & Westgarth, C. (2019). Socio-demographic factors associated with pet ownership amongst adolescents from a UK birth cohort. BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH, 15(1). doi:10.1186/s12917-019-2063-x
The Responsible Dog Owner: The Construction of Responsibility
Westgarth, C., Christley, R. M., Marvin, G., & Perkins, E. (2019). The Responsible Dog Owner: The Construction of Responsibility. ANTHROZOOS, 32(5), 631-646. doi:10.1080/08927936.2019.1645506
Evidence of large genetic influences on dog ownership in the Swedish Twin Registry has implications for understanding domestication and health associations
Fall, T., Kuja-Halkola, R., Dobney, K., Westgarth, C., & Magnusson, P. K. E. (2019). Evidence of large genetic influences on dog ownership in the Swedish Twin Registry has implications for understanding domestication and health associations. Scientific Reports, 9. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-44083-9
Portion size and meal consumption in domesticated dogs: An experimental study
Kersbergen, I., German, A., Westgarth, C., & Robinson, E. (2019). Portion size and meal consumption in domesticated dogs: An experimental study. Physiology and Behavior, 204, 174-179. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2019.02.034
Dog owners are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines than people without a dog: An investigation of the association between dog ownership and physical activity levels in a UK community
Westgarth, C., Christley, R. M., Jewell, C., German, A. J., Boddy, L. M., & Christian, H. E. (2019). Dog owners are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines than people without a dog: An investigation of the association between dog ownership and physical activity levels in a UK community. Scientific Reports, 9, 10 pages. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-41254-6
Importing rescue dogs from abroad
Westgarth, C. (2019). Importing rescue dogs from abroad. VETERINARY RECORD, 184(2). doi:10.1136/vr.l97
An open-label randomised clinical trial to compare the efficacy of dietary caloric restriction and physical activity for weight loss in overweight pet dogs
Chapman, M., Woods, G., Ladha, C., Westgarth, C., & German, A. J. (2019). An open-label randomised clinical trial to compare the efficacy of dietary caloric restriction and physical activity for weight loss in overweight pet dogs. The Veterinary Journal, 243, 65-73. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.11.013
What is a dog bite? Perceptions of UK dog bite victims
Oxley, J. A., Christley, R., & Westgarth, C. (2019). What is a dog bite? Perceptions of UK dog bite victims. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH, 29, 40-44. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2018.09.002
2018
Current thinking on dog behaviour
Westgarth, C. (2018). Current thinking on dog behaviour. In R. Dean, M. Roberts, & J. Stavisky (Eds.), BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Shelter Medicine Principles of Health and Welfare in a Multi-animal Environment. BSAVA.
Do we eat like dogs? The influence of portion size on feeding behaviour in domesticated dogs
Kersbergen, I., German, A. J., Westgarth, C., & Robinson, E. (2018). Do we eat like dogs? The influence of portion size on feeding behaviour in domesticated dogs. Appetite, 130, 308-309. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2018.05.205
Exploration of perceptions of dog bites among YouTube™ viewers and attributions of blame.
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S., Watkins, F., Christley, R. M., Yang, H., & Westgarth, C. (2018). Exploration of perceptions of dog bites among YouTube™ viewers and attributions of blame.. Anthrozoos.
Online videos indicate human and dog behaviour preceding dog bites and the context in which bites occur
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Watkins, F., Christley, R., & Westgarth, C. (2018). Online videos indicate human and dog behaviour preceding dog bites and the context in which bites occur. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 8. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-25671-7
Encouraging Dog Walking for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Christian, H., Bauman, A., Epping, J. N., Levine, G. N., McCormack, G., Rhodes, R. E., . . . Westgarth, C. (2018). Encouraging Dog Walking for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE, 12(3), 233-243. doi:10.1177/1559827616643686
How many people have been bitten by dogs? A cross-sectional survey of prevalence, incidence and factors associated with dog bites in a UK community
Westgarth, C., Brooke, M., & Christley, R. M. (2018). How many people have been bitten by dogs? A cross-sectional survey of prevalence, incidence and factors associated with dog bites in a UK community. JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, 72(4), 331-336. doi:10.1136/jech-2017-209330
Contexts and consequences of dog bite incidents
Oxley, J. A., Christley, R., & Westgarth, C. (2018). Contexts and consequences of dog bite incidents. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH, 23, 33-39. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2017.10.005
Understanding the Relationship Between Dog Ownership and Children's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
Christian, H., Westgarth, C., & Della Vedova, D. (2018). Understanding the Relationship Between Dog Ownership and Children's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior. In PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH PROMOTION IN THE EARLY YEARS: EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS (Vol. 14, pp. 113-130). doi:10.1007/978-3-319-76006-3_7
2017
The association between dog ownership or dog walking and fitness or weight status in childhood
Westgarth, C., Boddy, L. M., Stratton, G., German, A. J., Gaskell, R., Coyne, K. P., . . . Dawson, S. (2017). The association between dog ownership or dog walking and fitness or weight status in childhood. Paediatric Obesity, 12(6), e51-e56. doi:10.1111/ijpo.12176
Evaluation of an open source method for calculating physical activity in dogs from harness and collar based sensors
Westgarth, C., & Ladha, C. (2017). Evaluation of an open source method for calculating physical activity in dogs from harness and collar based sensors. BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH, 13. doi:10.1186/s12917-017-1228-8
Chapter 23: The impact of dog aggression on victims.
Westgarth, C., & Watkins, F. (2017). Chapter 23: The impact of dog aggression on victims.. In D. Mills, & C. Westgarth (Eds.), Dog Bites: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (pp. 309-320). Sheffield: 5M Publishing.
I Walk My Dog Because It Makes Me Happy: A Qualitative Study to Understand Why Dogs Motivate Walking and Improved Health
Westgarth, C., Christley, R. M., Marvin, G., & Perkins, E. (2017). I Walk My Dog Because It Makes Me Happy: A Qualitative Study to Understand Why Dogs Motivate Walking and Improved Health. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 14(8). doi:10.3390/ijerph14080936
Chapter 10: Risk Factors for Dog Bites - An Epidemiological Perspective
Westgarth, C., Christley., Morgan., & Newman. (2017). Chapter 10: Risk Factors for Dog Bites - An Epidemiological Perspective. In C. Westgarth, & D. Mills (Eds.), Dog Bites: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (pp. 133-158). Sheffield: 5M publishing.
Chapter 4: Dog bites from a public health perspective.
Watkins, F., & Westgarth, C. (2017). Chapter 4: Dog bites from a public health perspective.. In D. Mills, & C. Westgarth (Eds.), Dog Bites: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (pp. 46-53). Sheffield: 5M Publishing.
A Birth Cohort Analysis to Study Dog Walking in Adolescence Shows No Relationship with Objectively Measured Physical Activity
Westgarth, C., Ness, A. R., Mattocks, C., & Christley, R. M. (2017). A Birth Cohort Analysis to Study Dog Walking in Adolescence Shows No Relationship with Objectively Measured Physical Activity. FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 4. doi:10.3389/fvets.2017.00062
Overweight dogs are more likely to display undesirable behaviours: results of a large online survey of dog owners in the UK
German, A. J., Blackwell, E., Evans, M., & Westgarth, C. (2017). Overweight dogs are more likely to display undesirable behaviours: results of a large online survey of dog owners in the UK. JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 6. doi:10.1017/jns.2017.5
Overweight dogs exercise less frequently and for shorter periods: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the United Kingdom
German, A. J., Blackwell, E., Evans, M., & westgarth, C. (2017). Overweight dogs exercise less frequently and for shorter periods: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the United Kingdom. Journal of Nutritional Science, 6(e11). doi:10.1017/jns.2017.6
Variation in activity levels amongst dogs of different breeds: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the UK
Pickup, E., German, A. J., Blackwell, E., Evans, M., & Westgarth, C. (2017). Variation in activity levels amongst dogs of different breeds: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the UK. Journal of Nutritional Science, 6. doi:10.1017/jns.2017.7
Companion Animals and Child/Adolescent Development: A Systematic Review of the Evidence
Purewal, R., Christley, R., Kordas, K., Joinson, C., Meints, K., Gee, N., & Westgarth, C. (2017). Companion Animals and Child/Adolescent Development: A Systematic Review of the Evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(3). doi:10.3390/ijerph14030234
Dog bites: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
Westgarth, C., & Mills, D. (Eds.) (n.d.). Dog bites: A Multidisciplinary Perspective. 5 M Publishing.
2016
Are cattle dangerous to walkers? A scoping review
Fraser-Williams, A. P., McIntyre, K. M., & Westgarth, C. (2016). Are cattle dangerous to walkers? A scoping review. INJURY PREVENTION, 22(6), 437-441. doi:10.1136/injuryprev-2015-041784
Overweight dogs are more likely to display undesirable behaviours: results of a large online survey of dogs owners from the United Kingdom
German, A. J., Blackwell, E., Evans, M., & Westgarth, C. (2016). Overweight dogs are more likely to display undesirable behaviours: results of a large online survey of dogs owners from the United Kingdom. In WALTHAM International Nutritional Sciences Conference. Chicago, USA.
Overweight dogs exercise less frequently and for shorter periods: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the UK
German, A. J., Blackwell, E., Evans, M., & Westgarth, C. (2016). Overweight dogs exercise less frequently and for shorter periods: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the UK. In WALTHAM International Nutritional Sciences Symposium. Chicago, USA.
Variation in activity levels amongst dogs of different breeds: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the UK (vol 6, E10, 2017)
Pickup, E., German, A. J., Blackwell, E., Evans, M., & Westgarth, C. (2021). Variation in activity levels amongst dogs of different breeds: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the UK (vol 6, E10, 2017). In JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE Vol. 10. doi:10.1017/jns.2021.29
Understanding how dogs encourage and motivate walking: cross-sectional findings from RESIDE
Westgarth, C., Knuiman, M., & Christian, H. E. (2016). Understanding how dogs encourage and motivate walking: cross-sectional findings from RESIDE. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 16. doi:10.1186/s12889-016-3660-2
Why nobody will ever agree about dominance in dogs
Westgarth, C. (2016). Why nobody will ever agree about dominance in dogs. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY BEHAVIOR-CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND RESEARCH, 11, 99-101. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2015.02.004
2015
A qualitative investigation of the perceptions of female dog-bite victims and implications for the prevention of dog bites
Westgarth, C., & Watkins, F. (2015). A qualitative investigation of the perceptions of female dog-bite victims and implications for the prevention of dog bites. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 10(6), 479-488. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2015.07.035
Associations of Pet Ownership with Wheezing and Lung Function in Childhood: Findings from a UK Birth Cohort
Collin, S. M., Granell, R., Westgarth, C., Murray, J., Paul, E. S., Sterne, J. A. C., & Henderson, A. J. (2015). Associations of Pet Ownership with Wheezing and Lung Function in Childhood: Findings from a UK Birth Cohort. PLOS ONE, 10(6). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0127756
Factors associated with daily walking of dogs
Westgarth, C., Christian, H. E., & Christley, R. M. (2015). Factors associated with daily walking of dogs. BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH, 11. doi:10.1186/s12917-015-0434-5
Pet ownership is associated with increased risk of non-atopic asthma and reduced risk of atopy in childhood: findings from a UK birth cohort
Collin, S. M., Granell, R., Westgarth, C., Murray, J., Paul, E., Sterne, J. A. C., & Henderson, A. J. (2015). Pet ownership is associated with increased risk of non-atopic asthma and reduced risk of atopy in childhood: findings from a UK birth cohort. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY, 45(1), 200-210. doi:10.1111/cea.12380
2014
Can dog bites be prevented through education? The victim perspective
Westgarth, C., & Watkins, F. (2014). Can dog bites be prevented through education? The victim perspective. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 9(6), e7. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2014.09.024
How can we motivate owners to walk their dogs more?
Westgarth, C., Christley, R. M., & Christian, H. E. (2014). How can we motivate owners to walk their dogs more?. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 9(6), e6-e7. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2014.09.023
Is That Dog a Pit Bull? A Cross-Country Comparison of Perceptions of Shelter Workers Regarding Breed Identification
Hoffman, C. L., Harrison, N., Wolff, L., & Westgarth, C. (2014). Is That Dog a Pit Bull? A Cross-Country Comparison of Perceptions of Shelter Workers Regarding Breed Identification. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE, 17(4), 322-339. doi:10.1080/10888705.2014.895904
How might we increase physical activity through dog walking?: A comprehensive review of dog walking correlates
Westgarth, C., Christley, R. M., & Christian, H. E. (2014). How might we increase physical activity through dog walking?: A comprehensive review of dog walking correlates. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 11. doi:10.1186/1479-5868-11-83
2013
Children, parents and pets exercising together (CPET): exploratory randomised controlled trial
Morrison, R., Reilly, J. J., Penpraze, V., Westgarth, C., Ward, D. S., Mutrie, N., . . . Yam, P. S. (2013). Children, parents and pets exercising together (CPET): exploratory randomised controlled trial. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 13. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-13-1096
A cross-sectional study of frequency and factors associated with dog walking in 9-10 year old children in Liverpool, UK
Westgarth, C., Boddy, L. M., Stratton, G., German, A. J., Gaskell, R. M., Coyne, K. P., . . . Dawson, S. (2013). A cross-sectional study of frequency and factors associated with dog walking in 9-10 year old children in Liverpool, UK. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 13. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-13-822
Pet ownership, dog types and attachment to pets in 9-10 year old children in Liverpool, UK
Westgarth, C., Boddy, L. M., Stratton, G., German, A. J., Gaskell, R. M., Coyne, K. P., . . . Dawson, S. (2013). Pet ownership, dog types and attachment to pets in 9-10 year old children in Liverpool, UK. In BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH Vol. 9. doi:10.1186/1746-6148-9-102
A cross-sectional study of frequency and factors associated with dog walking in 9-10 year old children in Liverpool, UK
Westgarth, C., Boddy, L. M., Stratton, G., German, A. J., Gaskell, R. M., Coyne, K. P., . . . Dawson, S. (2013). A cross-sectional study of frequency and factors associated with dog walking in 9-10 year old children in Liverpool, UK. BMC Public Health, 13(822). doi:10.1186/10.1186/1471-2458-13-822
Dog Ownership and Physical Activity: A Review of the Evidence
Christian, H. E., Westgarth, C., Bauman, A., Richards, E. A., Rhodes, R. E., Evenson, K. R., . . . Thorpe, R. J. J. (2013). Dog Ownership and Physical Activity: A Review of the Evidence. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 10(5), 750-759. doi:10.1123/jpah.10.5.750
Pet ownership, dog types and attachment to pets in 9--10 year old children in Liverpool, UK
Westgarth, C., Boddy, L. M., Stratton, G., German, A. J., Gaskell, R. M., Coyne, K. P., . . . Dawson, S. (2013). Pet ownership, dog types and attachment to pets in 9--10 year old children in Liverpool, UK. BMC Veterinary Research, 9(1), 102. Retrieved from http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/9/102
Pet ownership, dog types and attachment to pets in 9–10 year old children in Liverpool, UK
Westgarth, C., Boddy, L. M., Stratton, G., German, A. J., Gaskell, R. M., Coyne, K. P., . . . Dawson, S. (2013). Pet ownership, dog types and attachment to pets in 9–10 year old children in Liverpool, UK. BMC Veterinary Research, 9(1), 102. doi:10.1186/1746-6148-9-102
2012
Is Childhood Obesity Influenced by Dog Ownership? No Cross-Sectional or Longitudinal Evidence
Westgarth, C., Heron, J., Ness, A. R., Bundred, P., Gaskell, R. M., Coyne, K., . . . Dawson, S. (2012). Is Childhood Obesity Influenced by Dog Ownership? No Cross-Sectional or Longitudinal Evidence. OBESITY FACTS, 5(6), 833-844. doi:10.1159/000345963
Association between prospective owner viewing of the parents of a puppy and later referral for behavioural problems
Westgarth, C., Reevell, K., & Barclay, R. (2012). Association between prospective owner viewing of the parents of a puppy and later referral for behavioural problems. VETERINARY RECORD, 170(20). doi:10.1136/vr.100138
<i>Children</i>, parents, and pets exercising together (CPET) randomised controlled trial: study rationale, design, and methods
Yam, P. S., Morrison, R., Penpraze, V., Westgarth, C., Ward, D. S., Mutrie, N., . . . Reilly, J. J. (2012). <i>Children</i>, parents, and pets exercising together (CPET) randomised controlled trial: study rationale, design, and methods. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 12. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-12-208
Dog Ownership during Pregnancy, Maternal Activity, and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study
Westgarth, C., Liu, J., Heron, J., Ness, A. R., Bundred, P., Gaskell, R. M., . . . Dawson, S. (2012). Dog Ownership during Pregnancy, Maternal Activity, and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study. PLOS ONE, 7(2). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0031315
Association between prospective owner viewing of the parents of a puppy and later referral for behavioural problems
Westgarth, C., Reevell, K., & Barclay, R. (2012). Association between prospective owner viewing of the parents of a puppy and later referral for behavioural problems. Veterinary Record, 170(19). Retrieved from http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/early/2012/05/04/vr.100138.short
Why do dog bite victims think they were bitten?: Qualitative investigation of the beliefs and experiences of victims regarding dog bite events
Westgarth, C. (2012). Why do dog bite victims think they were bitten?: Qualitative investigation of the beliefs and experiences of victims regarding dog bite events. (Master's Thesis, University of Liverpool).
2011
Prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in dogs in a cross-sectional, community-based study
Wedley, A. L., Maddox, T. W., Westgarth, C., Coyne, K. P., Pinchbeck, G. L., Williams, N. J., & Dawson, S. (2011). Prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in dogs in a cross-sectional, community-based study. VETERINARY RECORD, 168(13). doi:10.1136/vr.d1540
Prevalence of antimicrobial‐resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in dogs in a cross‐sectional, community‐based study
Wedley, A. L., Maddox, T. W., Westgarth, C., Coyne, K. P., Pinchbeck, G. L., Williams, N. J., & Dawson, S. (2011). Prevalence of antimicrobial‐resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in dogs in a cross‐sectional, community‐based study. Veterinary Record, 168(13), 354. doi:10.1136/vr.d1540
2010
Dog behaviour on walks and the effect of use of the leash
Westgarth, C., Christley, R. M., Pinchbeck, G. L., Gaskell, R. M., Dawson, S., & Bradshaw, J. W. S. (2010). Dog behaviour on walks and the effect of use of the leash. APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE, 125(1-2), 38-46. doi:10.1016/j.applanim.2010.03.007
Factors associated with cat ownership in a community in the UK
Westgarth, C., Pinchbeck, G. L., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Dawson, S., Gaskell, R. M., & Christley, R. M. (2010). Factors associated with cat ownership in a community in the UK. Veterinary Record, 166(12), 354-357. doi:10.1136/vr.c1606
Systematic review of human-directed dog aggression
Newman, J., Westgarth, C., Pinchbeck, G., Dawson, S., Morgan, K., & Christley, R. (2010). Systematic review of human-directed dog aggression. VETERINARY RECORD, 166(13), 407. doi:10.1136/vr.c1665
Factors associated with cat ownership in a community in the UK.
Westgarth, C., Pinchbeck, G. L., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Dawson, S., Gaskell, R. M., & Christley, R. M. (2010). Factors associated with cat ownership in a community in the UK.. The Veterinary record, 166(12), 354-357. doi:10.1136/vr.c1606
Factors associated with cat ownership in a community in the UK
Westgarth, C., Pinchbeck, G. L., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Dawson, S., Gaskell, R. M., & Christley, R. M. (2010). Factors associated with cat ownership in a community in the UK. VETERINARY RECORD, 166(12), 354-357. doi:10.1136/vr.c1606
Family Pet Ownership during Childhood: Findings from a UK Birth Cohort and Implications for Public Health Research
Westgarth, C., Heron, J., Ness, A. R., Bundred, P., Gaskell, R. M., Coyne, K. P., . . . Dawson, S. (2010). Family Pet Ownership during Childhood: Findings from a UK Birth Cohort and Implications for Public Health Research. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 7(10), 3704-3729. doi:10.3390/ijerph7103704
Who owns cats? Factors associated with cat ownership in a semi-rural UK community
Westgarth, C., Pinchbeck, G. L., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Dawson, S., Gaskell, R. M., & Christley, R. M. (2010). Who owns cats? Factors associated with cat ownership in a semi-rural UK community. Veterinary Record, 166, 354-357.
2009
Risk factors for the carriage of <i>Campylobacter upsaliensis</i> by dogs in a community in Cheshire
Westgarth, C., Porter, C. J., Nicolson, L., Birtles, R. J., Williams, N. J., Hart, C. A., . . . Dawson, S. (2009). Risk factors for the carriage of <i>Campylobacter upsaliensis</i> by dogs in a community in Cheshire. VETERINARY RECORD, 165(18), 526-530. doi:10.1136/vr.165.18.526
Walking the dog: exploration of the contact networks between dogs in a community
Westgarth, C., Gaskell, R. M., Pinchbeck, G. L., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Dawson, S., & Christley, R. M. (2009). Walking the dog: exploration of the contact networks between dogs in a community. EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION, 137(8), 1169-1178. doi:10.1017/S0950268808001544
Pedigree dog breeding in the UK: a major welfare concern?
Rooney, N., Sargan, D., Pead, M., Westgarth, C., Creighton, E., & Branson, N. (2009). Pedigree dog breeding in the UK: a major welfare concern?. .: RSPCA.
Risk factors for the carriage of Campylobacter upsaliensis by dogs in a community in Cheshire
Westgarth, C., Porter, C. J., Nicolson, L., Birtles, R. J., Williams, N. J., Hart, C. A., . . . Dawson, S. (2009). Risk factors for the carriage of Campylobacter upsaliensis by dogs in a community in Cheshire. Veterinary Record, 165, 526-530.
2008
Dog-human and dog-dog interactions of 260 dog-owning households in a community in Cheshire
Westgarth, C., Pinchbeck, G. L., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Dawson, S., Gaskell, R. M., & Christley, R. M. (2008). Dog-human and dog-dog interactions of 260 dog-owning households in a community in Cheshire. VETERINARY RECORD, 162(14), 436-442. doi:10.1136/vr.162.14.436
Dog-human and dog-dog interactions of 260 dog-owning households in a community in Cheshire
Westgarth, C., Pinchbeck, G. L., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Dawson, S., Gaskell, R. M., & Christley, R. M. (2008). Dog-human and dog-dog interactions of 260 dog-owning households in a community in Cheshire. Veterinary Record, 162, 436-442.
2007
Factors associated with dog ownership and contact with dogs in a UK community.
Westgarth, C., Pinchbeck, G. L., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Dawson, S., Gaskell, R. M., & Christley, R. M. (2007). Factors associated with dog ownership and contact with dogs in a UK community.. BMC veterinary research, 3, 5. doi:10.1186/1746-6148-3-5
Dog-human and dog-dog interactions in a UK pet-dog community
Westgarth, C., Pinchbeck, G. L., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Dawson, S., Gaskell, R., & Christley, R. M. (2007). Dog-human and dog-dog interactions in a UK pet-dog community. Veterinary Record.
Factors associated with dog ownership and contact with dogs in a UK community
Westgarth, C., Pinchbeck, G. L., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Dawson, S., Gaskell, R. M., & Christley, R. M. (2007). Factors associated with dog ownership and contact with dogs in a UK community. BMC Veterinary Research, 3(5).
2004
A panel of microsatellite loci for the Southern Damselfly, <i>Coenagrion mercuriale</i> (Odonata: Coenagrionidae)
Watts, P. C., Wu, J. H., Westgarth, C., Thompson, D. J., & Kemp, S. J. (2004). A panel of microsatellite loci for the Southern Damselfly, <i>Coenagrion mercuriale</i> (Odonata: Coenagrionidae). CONSERVATION GENETICS, 5(1), 117-119. doi:10.1023/B:COGE.0000014057.76323.82