The profiles of cat and dog tutors participating in a pet neutering campaign

• DOI: 10.21708/avb.2017.11.4.7333
• Publication Date: 2017-12-22T13:58:10Z
• Authors: Filipi Alexandre ...; Ana Maria Quessada; Dayanne Anunciaçã...; Wagner Costa Lima; Jeferson Da Cruz ...; Jaqueline Lustosa...
• Keywords: 4. Education; 16. Peace & justice

The profiles of dog and cat tutors participating in a pet neutering campaign in Teresina (Piaui, Brazil) were evaluated using questionnaire surveys. The majority of participants were observed to be people with higher levels of educational attainment who mainly decided to neuter their animals to avoid unwanted pets, prevent access to the street, and prevent disease. There was no early neutering, which is desirable for disease prevention. The majority of participants were female, with more cats than dogs represented. It was concluded that the level of education of owners is a determinant in the health and welfare of their pets, demonstrating the need for educational campaigns.