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ArticleTranslational psychiatry2021

Canine hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention share similar demographic risk factors and behavioural comorbidities with human ADHD.

Sini Sulkama, Jenni Puurunen, Milla Salonen, Salla Mikkola, Emma Hakanen, César Araujo, Hannes Lohi

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Article in Translational psychiatry, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers.

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22 citing papers in PubMed, 40 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sini Sulkama *Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Jenni Puurunen *Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Milla SalonenDepartment of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-7923
Salla MikkolaDepartment of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0333-6207
Emma HakanenDepartment of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8790-0225
César AraujoDepartment of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Hannes LohiDepartment of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. hannes.lohi@helsinki.fi.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1087-5532
University of Helsinki · FI

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder impairing the quality of life of the affected individuals. The domestic dog can spontaneously manifest high hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention which are components of human ADHD. Therefore, a better understanding of demographic, environmental and behavioural factors influencing canine hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention could benefit both humans and dogs. We collected comprehensive behavioural survey data from over 11,000 Finnish pet dogs and quantified their level of hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention. We performed generalised linear model analyses to identify factors associated with these behavioural traits. Our results indicated that high levels of hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention were more common in dogs that are young, male and spend more time alone at home. Additionally, we showed several breed differences suggesting a substantial genetic basis for these traits. Furthermore, hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention had strong comorbidities with compulsive behaviour, aggressiveness and fearfulness. Multiple of these associations have also been identified in humans, strengthening the role of the dog as an animal model for ADHD.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityAnimalsAttentionDogsHumansImpulsive BehaviorMaleQuality of LifeRisk Factors

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