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Alves, Ana Julia Silva e; Guilloux, Aline Gil Alves; Zetun, Carolina Ballarini; Polo, Gina; Braga, Guilherme Basseto; Panachão, Ligia Issberner; Santos, Oswaldo; Dias, Ricardo Augusto. |
The relinquishment of animals is frequent and common throughout all the Latin America, causing losses in the areas of public health, social, ecological, economic and animal welfare. Among the main causes of pet relinquishment are behavioral problems, lack of space in houses, the lifestyle of the owner, lack of information about the owner responsibilities and costs associated with the keeping of animals. The number of laws related to animal welfare has been growing, due to pressure from the civil population but abandoned animals are a problem of responsibility of all the society. The role of the veterinarian is to inform and educate their customers about the topic. Reduce the relinquishment animal is a public challenge with cultural and long-term solution,... |
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Dogs; Abandonment; Public health; Animal welfare; Latin America cães; Abandono; Saúde pública; Bem-estar animal; América Latina. |
Ano: 2013 |
URL: http://www.revistamvez-crmvsp.com.br/index.php/recmvz/article/view/16221 |
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