| Sterilization of companion animals: exploring the attitudes and behaviors of Latino students in south Texas. | |
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PMID: 20183484 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A sample of 131 Latino students attending a university in south Texas near the United States-Mexico border completed a self-administered questionnaire regarding their companion animals (pets). Compared with dog caregivers (owners) (n = 106), cat caregivers (n = 25) were significantly more likely to favor early spay/neuter of pets and to report that the primary benefit received from their own pet was relational (for example, companionship) rather than functional (for example, sense of safety). The rate of sterilization was significantly higher for cats (60%) than for dogs (26.4%). Sterilization rates were significantly higher for cats whose owners favored early spay/neuter and had accurate knowledge about sterilization of female cats and dogs. Sterilization rates were significantly higher for dogs whose owners had a veterinarian, favored early spay/neuter, and valued relational benefits of guardianship more than functional benefits. Approximately 41% of owners whose pets were not sterilized reported that they wanted puppies or kittens, and 25% reported that the cost of the procedure was the primary barrier. Sterilization programs must include both education about the benefits of sterilization and low-cost spay/neuter services. |
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Authors:
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Catherine A Faver |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of applied animal welfare science : JAAWS Volume: 12 ISSN: 1532-7604 ISO Abbreviation: J Appl Anim Welf Sci Publication Date: 2009 |
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Created Date: 2010-02-25 Completed Date: 2010-05-25 Revised Date: 2012-05-07 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9804404 Medline TA: J Appl Anim Welf Sci Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 314-30 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Social Work, University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA. cfaver@utpa.edu |
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Adolescent Adult Animal Husbandry / methods Animal Welfare Animals Animals, Domestic / surgery Castration / psychology, veterinary* Cats / surgery* Dogs / surgery* Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Hispanic Americans / psychology*, statistics & numerical data Humans Male Middle Aged Questionnaires Sterilization, Reproductive / psychology, utilization, veterinary* Students Texas Universities Young Adult |
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