Lauren Samet

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About Lauren Samet

Rehoming (Welfare) Research Manager at Dogs Trust focussed on developing projects that support evidenced based practice for the husbandry, health, and welfare of dogs in our care. Promoting the use of reliable and valid data acquisition that can help us do this, disseminating the science of our work in a way that is accessible for all. Member of the European Association for Zoos and Aquaria Zoo Nutrition Group (EAZA Research Committee); passionate about raising the profile of appropriate nutrition and feeding strategies in captivity to support captive animal health, welfare, and natural behaviours. Follow our work, activities, and events on Facebook @EAZAnutrition Zoo animal nutrition consultant specialising in delivering learning and training opportunities for zoo staff and post graduate students, dietary review and evaluation, and best practice guidance. Background in commercial pet food formulation and production; prior employment within the zoo sector as an exotic animal nutritionist. Education: PhD in animal behaviour and nutrition; Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Level 5); MSc in Animal Welfare; BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences Memberships: EAZA Zoo Nutrition Group ISAE AWRN ResearchGate Profile: for research profile and publications. ORCID Twitter:@LaurenSamet1 Recent research publications: Samet, L, Weerman, J, & Clauss, M.(2025). Current practices in dietary management and disease incidence in red pandas Ailurus fulgens across European zoos. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research, 13(1). Samet, L, Vaterlaws-Whiteside, H, Upjohn, M. and Casey, R.(2023) The Status of Instrument Development in the Field of Human-Animal Interactions & Bonds: Ten Years On, Society & Animals. Howell, T. J, Nieforth, L, Thomas-Pino, C, Samet, L, Agbonika, S, Cuevas-Pavincich, F. & Bennett, P.(2022). Defining terms used for animals working in support roles for people with support needs. Animals, 12(15), 1975. Samet, L. E, Vaterlaws-Whiteside, H, Harvey, N. D, Upjohn, M. M, & Casey, R. A.(2022). Exploring and Developing the Questions Used to Measure the Human–Dog Bond: New and Existing Themes. Animals 12(7), 805.