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Koean Soceity for Naturopathy (한국자연치유학회)
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Exploration of Response to Dog's Far-Infrared Energy Release Loess Fabric Cushion

반려견의 원적외선 에너지 방출 황토원단 방석에 대한 반응의 탐색

  • 이구연 (차의과학대학교 통합의학대학원) ;
  • 이형환 (건국대학교 생명과학과) ;
  • 함석찬 (차의과학대학교 통합의학대학원)
  • Received : 2020.02.28
  • Accepted : 2020.03.07
  • Published : 2020.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose: For the health of pet dogs and to reduce harm to humans, we investigated the preference of pet dogs on cushions made from functional ocher textile, which is known to be beneficial to human health. Methods: The preference of 12 small dogs between cushions made using functional ocher textile and normal yellow colored fabrics was observed. Results: The observation study showed 83.3% preference on cushions made from functional ocher textile where dogs rested or slept mostly. The biting behavior was improved by 83.3%. After using the functional cushions, four dogs with eye disease, one with eczema, and two with allergy showed improvements while others showed no improvement. After the experience, 50% of dogs became quieter. 87.5% of dogs showed more mild temperament. Conclusions: The functional ocher cushions showed preferences by dogs as well as brought positive improvements with the temperament and health conditions. This study proves to be a valuable fundamental research in this field of functional ocher cushions.

목적: 본 연구는 반려견의 건강과 인간에게 돌아오는 피해를 줄이기 위하여 인간에게 좋은 원적외선 방출 황토섬유로 반려견 방석을 제조하여 반려견에게 적용하여 선호도를 조사하였다. 방법: 바디유 원적외선방출 황토방석과 보통의 황색방석을 놓고 소형 반려견 12마리를 대상으로 선호성을 관찰하였다. 결과: 반려견들이 황토방석과 일반방석의 선호도에서는 83.3%가 황토방석에 주로 앉거나 수면을 취하였다. 물어뜯기 성격은 83.3%가 개선되었다. 황토방석을 이용 후에는 4 마리에서는 눈병, 1 마리에서는 습진 및 2 마리가 알레르기 등이 개선되었고, 나머지 개는 변화가 없었다. 활동 상태는 체험 후에는 50%가 조용해지었다. 성격 변화는 87.5%가 순해지었다. 결론: 황토방석이 반려견들의 취향과 성격에 많은 변화를 주고, 피부병이 완화되는 결과를 발견하였다. 새로운 황토방석을 반려견이 스스로 선택하는 선호성에 대한 탐색연구로서 이 분야의 기초연구 자료로서 가치가 있다고 판단한다.

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