| Birth and death rate estimates of cats and dogs in U.S. households and related factors. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15857809 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Studies report variable factors associated with dog and cat surpluses in the United States. Estimates of cat and dog birth and death rates help understand the problem. This study collected data through a commercial survey company, distributing questionnaires to 7,399 cat- and dog-owning households (HHs) in 1996. The study used an unequal probability sampling plan and reported estimates of means and variances as weighted averages. The study used estimates of HHs and companion animals for national projections. More than 9 million owned cats and dogs died during 1996-yielding crude death rates of 8.3 cat deaths/100 cats in HHs and 7.9 dog deaths/100 dogs in HHs. The study reported twice as many kitten as puppy litters, with an average litter size of 5.73 and 7.57, respectively. The study reported data on planned versus unplanned litters, reasons caregivers did not spay females, disposition of litters, and sources of animals added to HHs. These first national estimates indicate the magnitude of, and reasons for, animals leaving HHs. The crude birth rate was estimated to be 11.2 kittens/100 cats in HHs and 11.4 puppies/100 dogs in HHs. |
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Authors:
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John C New; William J Kelch; Jennifer M Hutchison; Mo D Salman; Mike King; Janet M Scarlett; Philip H Kass |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of applied animal welfare science : JAAWS Volume: 7 ISSN: 1088-8705 ISO Abbreviation: J Appl Anim Welf Sci Publication Date: 2004 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-04-28 Completed Date: 2005-06-09 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9804404 Medline TA: J Appl Anim Welf Sci Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 229-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Comparative Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37996-4543, USA. jnew@utk.edu |
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Animal Welfare Animals Birth Rate Breeding / statistics & numerical data* Cat Diseases / mortality* Cats Dog Diseases / mortality* Dogs Mortality / trends Ownership / statistics & numerical data* Population Control / methods* Population Density Questionnaires United States / epidemiology |
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