Canine gastrointestinal parasites perceptions, practices, and behaviours: A survey of dog owners in Australia.

ABSTRACT: Many species of canine gastrointestinal (GI) parasites are known to be zoonotic meaning that dog owners' management and practices are key to preventing exposure of humans and dogs as well as contamination of the environment. As Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, we administered an online questionnaire to dog owners across the nation to assess their perceptions, practices, and behaviours towards canine GI parasites. Descriptive analysis was performed to summarise perceptions and management practices. Factors associated with the suitability of parasiticide treatments applied were investigated using uni- and multivariable ordinal regression. Just over a half of dog owners considered parasites as very or extremely important for their dog's health (59%) and le

SUBMITTER: Massetti L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10320617 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature