Assessing the impact of different persuasive messages on the intentions and behaviour of cat owners: A randomised control trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2017.08.005
Abstract: Owners of free-ranging domestic cats (Felis catus) are under increasing pressure to keep their pet contained within their house or yard, in an effort to reduce adverse impacts on cat welfare, ecosystem biodiversity and neighbourhoods.… read more here.
Keywords: persuasive messages; control; cat benefit; cat ... See more keywords
First report of knowledge and practices towards toxoplasmosis among cat owners: A cross‐sectional survey in Bangladesh
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DOI: 10.1111/zph.13012
Abstract: Raising awareness about Toxoplasma gondii infection among cat owners in Bangladesh is indispensable to formulate persuasive management tactics to avoid zoonotic infections from pet cats. However, to the authors' best knowledge, no studies have been… read more here.
Keywords: cat owners; toxoplasmosis; among cat; cross sectional ... See more keywords
Knowledge, attitudes and influencers of cat owners in North America around antimicrobials and antimicrobial stewardship
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DOI: 10.1177/1098612x221090456
Abstract: Objectives The primary aims of this study were to determine preferences of North American cat owners when they are prescribed an antimicrobial for their cat with regard to cost, method of administration and the importance… read more here.
Keywords: stewardship; cat owners; knowledge attitudes; attitudes influencers ... See more keywords
Caregiver burden in cat owners: a cross-sectional observational study
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DOI: 10.1177/1098612x221145835
Abstract: Objectives Caregiver burden has been found in owners of seriously ill pets; however, research to date has been heavily represented by dog owners. Prior caregiver burden work has neither intentionally focused on cat owners nor… read more here.
Keywords: cat owners; owners ill; cat; caregiver burden ... See more keywords
Clinical characteristics of cat sensitized adults, cat ownership and cat owners' attitudes.
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DOI: 10.2500/aap.2022.43.220066
Abstract: Background: Cat allergen sensitization is a significant risk factor for allergic rhinitis and asthma. There are insufficient data on the preferences and attitudes of cat owners who have a cat allergy. Objective: To investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: cat owners; owners attitudes; cat ownership; clinical characteristics ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara cati Among Stray and Household Cats and Cat Owners in Tehran, Iran
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.927185
Abstract: Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara spp. are the most critical parasites common between humans and cats. The close association of cats with humans in urban areas persuaded us to investigate the prevalence of these parasites in… read more here.
Keywords: cat owners; prevalence; stray household; household cats ... See more keywords
Does “Dr. Google” improve discussion and decisions in small animal practice? Dog and cat owners use of internet resources to find medical information about their pets in three European countries
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1417927
Abstract: Modern dog and cat owners increasingly use internet resources to obtain information on pet health issues. While access to online information can improve owners’ knowledge of patient care and inform conversations with their veterinarian during… read more here.
Keywords: information; cat owners; dog cat; use internet ... See more keywords
Knowledge gaps and risk behaviors among cat owners in Opisthorchis viverrini endemic areas: Implications for public health interventions
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DOI: 10.5455/ovj.2025.v15.i9.39
Abstract: Background: According to the World Health Organization’s “A roadmap for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030,” controlling Opisthorchis viverrini infection in humans requires interventions targeting animal reservoirs, particularly cats and dogs. Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, and practices… read more here.
Keywords: public health; cat owners; knowledge; opisthorchis viverrini ... See more keywords