THE PROFILES OF CAT AND DOG TUTORS PARTICIPATING IN A PET NEUTERING CAMPAIGN

Authors

  • Filipi Alexandre do Nascimento Silva Universidade Federal do Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brasil.
  • Dayanne Anunciação Dantas Lima Universidade Federal do Piauí, Bom Jesus, Piauí, Brasil
  • Wagner Costa Lima
  • Ana Maria Quessada Universidade Paranaense, Umuarama, Paraná, Brasil
  • Jeferson Da Cruz Silva Médico Veterinário Autônomo, Teresina, Piauí, Brasil.
  • Jaqueline Lustosa Rodrigues Camapum Universidade Federal do Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21708/avb.2017.11.4.7333

Abstract

The profiles of dog and cat tutors participating in a pet neutering campaign in Teresina (Piauí, Brazil) were evaluated using questionnaire surveys. The majority of participants were observed to be people with higher levels of educational attainment who mainly decided to neuter their animals to avoid unwanted pets, prevent access to the street, and prevent disease. There was no early neutering, which is desirable for disease prevention. The majority of participants were female, with more cats than dogs represented. It was concluded that the level of education of owners is a determinant in the health and welfare of their pets, demonstrating the need for educational campaigns.

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Published

2017-12-22

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Short Communications / Comunicações curtas

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