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Open AccessA Systematic Review of the Behavioral and Physiological Effects of Fireworks Noise on Domestic Dogs
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The dog is considered the man’s best friend, and noise can significantly affect its behavior. In this context, the aim of the research was to determine the effects of fireworks noise on dogs. The methodology applied was the PRISMA 2020 statement; the literature review was conducted on digital databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, and Ebsco, the annual growth of scientific production was calculated using the digital tool Calcuvio, and data analysis was carried out using Microsoft Office Excel and VOSviewer. The annual growth of production (between 1965 and 2023) was 6.11%, the highest scientific production per year was concentrated in 2018 and 2020, and the pioneering country in scientific production was the United States, the keywords with the highest number of appearances are ‘dog’ and ‘magnetic resonance imaging’. The study concludes that the effects of fireworks noise on dogs were observed in changes in behavior and physiological responses. Furthermore, specific regulations should be in place to help reduce the hearing damage to which dogs are exposed and thus improve people’s emotional relationships with their pets. It is recommended that future research determine the effects on different breeds of dogs.
