Caring for Canines: A Survey of Dog Ownership and Parasite Control Practices in Ireland

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Dogs are the most common pet chosen by families. Not only are they fun to be around, but they can even benefit our health by encouraging us to exercise when taking them for a walk. They can also reduce our levels of stress and anxiety by acting as a source of comfort and contact. However, living so closely with an animal comes with certain risks. People can catch a number of diseases from pets. These risks can be minimised with proper care and management of our pet dogs. In this study, we aimed to establish if owners were aware of the risks involved in keeping a pet dog and if they were taking the appropriate steps to minimise their own risk of acquiring an illness from their pet. Our results have shown that the majority of owners do not adhere to recommended parasi

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9960321 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature