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Pets Template

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About the Pets format

Pets is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Human-Animal Interaction Studies, Geographies of human-animal interactions, Veterinary Practice and Education Studies. Over its lifetime it has published 108 papers, which have received 196 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Pets 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inHuman-Animal Interaction Studies Geographies of human-animal interactions Veterinary Practice and Education Studies Gut microbiota and health Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
ISSN2813-9372
Citation impact (2-yr)1.92
h-index6
i10-index3
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereTexas A&M University
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Papers published in Pets per year

7
2008
35
2024
42
2025

Citation impact of Pets by publication year

2
2008
124
2024
66
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Pets

The Effects of Dog Behavioural Problems on Owner Well-Being: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions

Ana Maria Barcelos, Niko Kargas, Daniel S. Mills · 11 Jun 2024

Dog behavioural problems are one of the main reasons for dog relinquishment. Studies on how dog behavioural problems affect owner well-being are limited. We review the literature concerning the link between dog behavioural problems and owner well-being. We propose practical solutions to minimize the negative impacts of behavioural problems on human well-being and dog welfare,…

Local Anaesthesia Techniques in Dogs and Cats: A Review Study

Chrysoula Margeti, Charalampos Kostakis, Vassiliki Tsioli et al. · 7 Jul 2024

The use of multimodal anaesthesia and analgesia is desirable as part of a complete analgesic plan. Analgesic strategies for perioperative pain treatment include combinations of drugs with different means of action to increase their efficacy and to reduce the required doses and adverse effects. Local anaesthetics prevent the transduction and transmission of painful stimuli through…

Beneficial Effects of Nutraceuticals, Especially Polyphenols on Canine Health

Domingo Ruiz‐Cano, Marino B. Arnao · 28 Sep 2024

The use of nutraceuticals, mainly phytogenics, is increasingly widespread in animal nutrition, especially in dogs. The materials typically used to provide these very diverse natural compounds come from plants, but lately algae and fungi have also been used. In animal nutrition, these compounds are applied to obtain better results in the production and stability of…

Nothing Could Put Me Off: Assessing the Prevalence and Risk Factors for Perceptual Barriers to Improving the Welfare of Brachycephalic Dogs

Rowena M. A. Packer, Anna Wade, Johanna Neufuss · 20 Dec 2024

The popularity of brachycephalic dogs has increased worldwide despite growing evidence of their profound health and welfare issues, largely as a result of their extreme conformation. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors for known perceptual barriers to improving their welfare. An online survey of n = 2006 UK dog owners was…

Through the Intestines to the Head? That Is, How the Gastrointestinal Microbiota Affects the Behavior of Companion Animals

Zofia Gorzelanna, Marta Miszczak · 26 Sep 2024

Microbiome research has become significantly advanced in recent years, both in human and veterinary medicine. The development of DNA sequencing technology has enabled a deeper understanding of the diversity of microorganisms inhabiting animal bodies. It has given clinicians, scientists, and behaviorists a chance of better understanding the impact that a proper microbial population has on…

Pets template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Pets format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Pets template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Pets use?
Pets uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Pets 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Pets?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Pets document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Pets template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Pets format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Pets?
Pets - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Pets PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Pets template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Pets template cost?
You can start writing in the Pets template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Pets PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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