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| de Souza, Luiz Carlos; Pinheiro Júnior, Osni Álamo; Mendonça, André de Oliveira; Ballaris, Amanda de Lourdes. |
| Nowadays, pets represent an important economical support element as, in spite of the financial crisis and high unemployment rates Brazil has to face, the pet shop industry is expanding. Thus, there is direct and indirect encouragement to obtain a pet and strengthen the man-animal relationship. An epidemiological survey was conducted in the municipality of Bauru, state of São Paulo, to study the impact of companion animals on the household and the municipal economy. The study used questionnaires, personal interviews and was also held in veterinary practices, with a total sample of 115 animal owners (91 dogs, 24 cats). Considering the costs involved in the maintenance of pets under ideal conditions (food, drugs, vaccines, veterinary services), the estimated... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Pets; Market; Economy pequenos animais; Mercado; Economia. |
| Ano: 2001 |
URL: http://www.revistamvez-crmvsp.com.br/index.php/recmvz/article/view/3345 |
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| de Souza, Luiz Carlos; Modolo, José Rafael; Padovani, Carlos Roberto; Mendonça, André de Oliveira; Lopes, Ana Lúcia Scarelli; da Silva, Wellington Borges. |
| Aspects related to owner dog care were investigated by questionnaire in Botucatu, SP, during the 33rd annual anti-rabies vaccination campaign. From the 1168 owners interviewed, 67.98% were not aware of the need for vaccines other than anti-rabies; 32.11% did not treat their dogs annually with vermifuges; and 76.89% used ectoparasiticides at the most once a year. Of the 120 owners that exercise their dogs on the street, only one collects the feces. In relation to feeding, 50.09% receive only commercial products. Results showed 187 dogs for every 100 owners. With regard to veterinary assistance, 56.59% never take their dogs to a clinic; 49.57% reported not being able to afford a consultation. For monthly cost, 44.69% reported spending less than R$20.00 per... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Responsible ownership; Animal health; Public health; Dog Posesión responsable; Salud animal; Salud pública; Perro posse responsável; Saúde animal; Saúde pública; Cão. |
| Ano: 2002 |
URL: http://www.revistamvez-crmvsp.com.br/index.php/recmvz/article/view/3277 |
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