Examples of restrictions placed on studies with animal participation include: setting a cap on the amount of time the animal can “work”, provide realistic temporary home environments, ensuring consistent nourishment in the form of food and water on a time scale, allowance for social interaction with other animals, ensuring the experience is harmless, and following regulations set by the Animal Welfare Act (ACA)/ People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)/ or another animal care and safety organization.
These restriction examples can help to ensure the health, happiness, and safety of participating animals.