| Autor: |
Lisa J. Wallis, Alan D. Radford, Zoe Belshaw, Jodie Jackson, Eniko Kubinyi, Alexander J. German, Carri Westgarth |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Vol 11 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2297-1769 |
| DOI: |
10.3389/fvets.2024.1358480 |
| Popis: |
Perceptions of dog owners and veterinary professionals (surgeons/nurses) can influence the preventive healthcare and treatment provided to dogs, especially at the senior life-stage, when chronic diseases become more common. This study compared perceptions of healthcare of dogs as they age between dog owners and veterinary professionals. Data from two online surveys (owners: N = 633, veterinary professionals: N = 305) examined perceived need for veterinary visits and vaccinations. In addition, 48 clinical signs were rated on perceived prevalence (whether owners’ dogs had experienced them) and how urgently they should seek veterinary advice. Groups were compared using descriptive statistics and chi-square. Owners most often believed a ‘healthy’ senior dog (>7 years) should go to the vet once a year (47% owners vs. 25% veterinary professionals, p |
| Databáze: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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