Familiarity and Use of Veterinary Services by US Resident Dog and Cat Owners

Bir, Courtney; Ortez, Mario; Widmar, Nicole Olynk; Wolf, Christopher A.; Hansen, Charlotte; Ouédraogo, Frédéric

doi:10.3390/ani10030483

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“…However, across British Columbia, an increase in Economic Dependency predicted increased risk of animals that were not considered healthy under the Asilomar Accords (Treatable- Rehabilitatable and Treatable-Manageable) and also predicted increased risk of surrendering intact animals. Risk of poor health status and sexually intact animals may also be related to cost, as price/cost has been cited as a reason animal owners do not seek more frequent veterinary care ( 47 ).…”

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Exploring the Relationship Between Human Social Deprivation and Animal Surrender to Shelters in British Columbia, Canada

Gordon

Protopopova

2021

Front. Vet. Sci.

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Previous studies identify owner-related issues, such as cost and housing, as common reasons for relinquishment of companion animals to animal shelters. It is likely that the burden of surrendering for owner-related reasons falls on those who are socially vulnerable (e.g., low income, unemployed); however, very few studies have assessed social determinants as a predictor of animal relinquishment. The present study used the Canadian Index of Multiple Deprivation (CIMD), which uses four factors of social vulnerability (Ethnocultural Composition, Economic Dependency, Residential Instability, and Situational Vulnerability) to predict risk of surrender for various reasons, of various species and breeds, and of various health statuses across British Columbia, Canada (n = 29,236). We found that CIMD factors predicted increased risk of surrender across many shelter variables. For further understanding of differences between areas in the province, the present study also analyzed the relationship between CIMD factors and animal surrender variables in two areas of interest: Metro Vancouver (n = 3,445) and Kamloops (n = 2,665), and plotted these relationships on a geospatial scale. We found that there were some similarities across areas, such as Situational Vulnerability predicting increased odds of surrendering pit bull-labeled dogs vs. all other dog breeds. There were also differences in predictors of animal surrender variables, suggesting that provision of animal services, such as veterinary care, for vulnerable groups may be specific to location. For example, whereas Ethnocultural Composition predicted increased risk of owner surrender for multiple owner-related reasons in Metro Vancouver, these same reasons for surrender were predicted by Residential Instability in Kamloops, indicating demographic differences that affect animal shelter service use. The results of this research validate the use of geospatial analysis to understand relationships between human vulnerability and animal welfare, but also highlight the need for further interventions in marginalized populations to increase retention of animals.

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Exploring the Relationship Between Human Social Deprivation and Animal Surrender to Shelters in British Columbia, Canada

Gordon

Protopopova

2021

Front. Vet. Sci.

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“…In a survey of US dog and cat owners, 40% reported that cost prevented them from seeking veterinary care in the past five years [ 56 ]. According to the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition, over 29 million companion animals live in households participating in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, with millions more living in households that are financially struggling [ 57 ].…”

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Ethical Challenges Posed by Advanced Veterinary Care in Companion Animal Veterinary Practice

Quain

Ward

Mullan

2021

Animals

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Advanced veterinary care (AVC) of companion animals may yield improved clinical outcomes, improved animal welfare, improved satisfaction of veterinary clients, improved satisfaction of veterinary team members, and increased practice profitability. However, it also raises ethical challenges. Yet, what counts as AVC is difficult to pinpoint due to continuing advancements. We discuss some of the challenges in defining advanced veterinary care (AVC), particularly in relation to a standard of care (SOC). We then review key ethical challenges associated with AVC that have been identified in the veterinary ethics literature, including poor quality of life, dysthanasia and caregiver burden, financial cost and accessibility of veterinary care, conflicts of interest, and the absence of ethical review for some patients undergoing AVC. We suggest some strategies to address these concerns, including prospective ethical review utilising ethical frameworks and decision-making tools, the setting of humane end points, the role of regulatory bodies in limiting acceptable procedures, and the normalisation of quality-of-life scoring. We also suggest a role for retrospective ethical review in the form of ethics rounds and clinical auditing. Our discussion reenforces the need for a spectrum of veterinary care for companion animals.

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“…Pets have an important role in US society [ 2 , 3 ], given that 85 million people own at least one pet and the trend of “pet parenting” has been vastly increasing in recent years [ 4 , 5 , 6 ]. Along with this trend and the rise of animal welfare concerns [ 7 , 8 ], feline and canine owners have become more mindful in their choices for medical care, pet supplies, other pet services such as grooming and boarding, and pet food [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ].…”

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It Keeps the Good Boy Healthy from Nose to Tail: Understanding Pet Food Attribute Preferences of US Consumers

Rombach

Dean

2021

Animals

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The study provides insights for marketing managers in specialized pet supplies retailers, as well as for vets and animal welfare organizations. This study proposes a model that investigates the importance pet owners place on convenience, natural ingredients, and value and health claims as product attributes. For this purpose, an online survey with a sample size of 206 pet-owning US residents was conducted. Partial least squares structural equation modelling shows that pet food purchase involvement positively impacts subjective and objective knowledge about pet food. Subjective knowledge appears to be the strongest factor impacting the importance consumers place on all three attributes. This is followed by objective knowledge. Socio-demographic factors such as gender, age, income, and education appear to have a limited impact as predictors for the importance consumers place on the product attributes.

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Familiarity and Use of Veterinary Services by US Resident Dog and Cat Owners

Cited by 36 publications

References 15 publications

Exploring the Relationship Between Human Social Deprivation and Animal Surrender to Shelters in British Columbia, Canada

Exploring the Relationship Between Human Social Deprivation and Animal Surrender to Shelters in British Columbia, Canada

Ethical Challenges Posed by Advanced Veterinary Care in Companion Animal Veterinary Practice

It Keeps the Good Boy Healthy from Nose to Tail: Understanding Pet Food Attribute Preferences of US Consumers

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