Perceptions, attitudes and practices regarding canine zoonotic helminthiases among dog owners in Nyagatare district, Rwanda.
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.787
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite their importance to society, dogs are susceptible to various helminths. This study aimed to understand perceptions, attitudes and practices (PAP) regarding canine zoonotic helminthiases (CZH) among dog owners in Rwanda. METHODS A cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: perceptions attitudes; zoonotic helminthiases; dog; nyagatare district ... See more keywords
How pet owners choose antiparasitic treatments for their dogs: A discrete choice experiment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2021.105493
Abstract: BACKGROUND External and internal parasites can cause significant pathology to pets, posing distress to their owners. Antiparasitic treatment is complex because there are many antiparasitic products and dog owners have a limited understanding of parasiticides.… read more here.
Keywords: dog owners; treatment; antiparasitic treatments; pet owners ... See more keywords
Impact of community-delivered SMS alerts on dog-owner participation during a mass rabies vaccination campaign, Haiti 2017☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.03.017
Abstract: Haiti has historically vaccinated between 100,000 and 300,000 dogs annually against rabies, however national authorities have not been able to reach and maintain the 70% coverage required to eliminate the canine rabies virus variant. Haiti… read more here.
Keywords: participation; dog owners; campaign; dog ... See more keywords
How do Swiss dog owners visiting a dog exhibition understand feed labels?
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DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13322
Abstract: While teaching, the Institute of Animal Nutrition of the University of Zurich (IANZ) noticed that veterinary students, veterinarians and pet owners have significant difficulties in reading and understanding pet food labels (PFL). The authors hypothesized… read more here.
Keywords: swiss dog; dog owners; owners visiting; dog exhibition ... See more keywords
Associations between canine hookworm infection and dog owners' awareness, perception, and behaviour: A cross-sectional study in Brisbane, Queensland, 2019-2020.
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DOI: 10.1111/zph.13059
Abstract: Canine hookworms are found globally, and infections have been recorded in domestic dogs visiting dog parks in Queensland, Australia. Some canine hookworms also present a risk of zoonotic transmission to humans. Potential transmission of hookworms… read more here.
Keywords: dog owners; hookworm infection; owner; canine hookworm ... See more keywords
Permissive parenting of the dog associates with dog overweight in a survey among 2,303 Dutch dog owners
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237429
Abstract: Overweight/obese dogs are at increased risk of health issues and it is up to the dog owner to uphold successful weight management. In children, overweight relates to their parent’s permissive style of parenting. We predicted… read more here.
Keywords: associates dog; overweight obese; dog owners; parenting dog ... See more keywords
Blastocystis isolates from a dog and their owners presenting with chronic diarrhoea. Dogs as reservoirs of Blastocystis: research in Poland and worldwide
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DOI: 10.17420/ap6604.300
Abstract: Blastocystis cf. hominis is an unicellular protozoan parasite commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals. Blastocystis is characterized by high morphological and genetic diversity. Studies based on the analysis of Blastocystis spp.… read more here.
Keywords: poland; blastocystis isolates; dog owners; chronic diarrhoea ... See more keywords
Dog owners and preventative healthcare: knowledge level, interest, and impact on perceptions of veterinarians' trustworthiness and empathy.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.24.07.0438
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Gain a better understanding of dog owners' knowledge and interest level for 13 preventative healthcare (PHC) topics. Examine the potential predictive value of owners' satisfaction with how their veterinarian communicates about PHC topics and… read more here.
Keywords: dog; phc; preventative healthcare; trustworthiness empathy ... See more keywords
Intervention Mapping to Develop a Print Resource for Dog-Walking Promotion in Canada.
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DOI: 10.3138/jvme.1115-189r
Abstract: Promoting dog walking among dog owners is consistent with One Health, which focuses on the mutual health benefits of the human-animal relationship for people and animals. In this study, we used intervention mapping (a framework… read more here.
Keywords: walking among; among dog; dog owners; dog walking ... See more keywords
Dog Owners' Perspectives on Canine Dental Health—A Questionnaire Study in Sweden
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00298
Abstract: Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases affecting dogs, with a reported prevalence of at least 80% in dogs over 3 years of age. However, there is a lack of studies regarding dog… read more here.
Keywords: dog dental; dog owners; dental health; disease ... See more keywords
Developing and evaluating a health pack to support dog owners to manage the weight of their companion animals
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1483130
Abstract: Introduction Obesity is a serious and prevalent problem in dogs. The causes are multifactorial, but owners play a key role and so this paper reports the development and evaluation of a health pack designed to… read more here.
Keywords: dog; health pack; owners manage; pack ... See more keywords