The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on pet dog management in Serbia DOI Creative Commons
Slađana Rakita, Jelena Vujetić, Viktor Stojkov

et al.

Food and Feed Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51(1), P. 69 - 83

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

On March 15, 2020, the Serbian government introduced a nationwide lockdown to prevent spread of COVID-19. The enforcement measures led changes in daily lives dog owners, which, turn, affected routines their dogs. Therefore, this study aimed investigate effects enforced for control COVID-19 pandemic on pet management. An online questionnaire survey with owners was conducted period from July 15 August 31, 2021. A total 384 older than 18 years participated. comprised 34 questions about owners' demographic information, information dogs, walking and feeding practices, as well behavior before after lockdown. Most were closed-ended option mark one or more proposed responses, while some had add free text predefined "other". also included several open-ended questions. responses participants two different periods (before during lockdown) compared determine interdependence. obtained data indicated that there no notable rise rate adoption purchase. Furthermore, it found decreased frequency walks pets nature fields, choosing instead keep them indoors confine backyard frequently. Some believed dogs became slightly passive nervous response restrictions. No significant practices reported, although minority noted consumed less food but gained small amount weight. Additionally, reported pronounced money they spent food. Overall, collected restrictions limited impact management; however, further research should be performed any long-term effects.

Language: Английский

Exploring pet owners' attitudes toward compounded and human approved medicines: a questionnaire based pilot study DOI
Zorana Kovačević, Dragana Tomanić, Ljubiša Šarić

et al.

Veterinary Research Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 49(2)

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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Longitudinal patterns of companion animals in families with children during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study® DOI Creative Commons
Erin K. King, Seana Dowling‐Guyer, Emily McCobb

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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: April 24, 2024

Pet acquisition purportedly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic with individuals acquiring pets periods of social isolation. Families children experienced unique challenges pandemic, balancing childcare, remote schooling, and other needs therefore patterns pet loss may differ from broader population. The goal this study was to understand ownership within families adolescents help identify areas for improved support programmatic recommendations. Using self-reported survey data a sample 7,590 American Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study

Language: Английский

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The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on pet dog management in Serbia DOI Creative Commons
Slađana Rakita, Jelena Vujetić, Viktor Stojkov

et al.

Food and Feed Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51(1), P. 69 - 83

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

On March 15, 2020, the Serbian government introduced a nationwide lockdown to prevent spread of COVID-19. The enforcement measures led changes in daily lives dog owners, which, turn, affected routines their dogs. Therefore, this study aimed investigate effects enforced for control COVID-19 pandemic on pet management. An online questionnaire survey with owners was conducted period from July 15 August 31, 2021. A total 384 older than 18 years participated. comprised 34 questions about owners' demographic information, information dogs, walking and feeding practices, as well behavior before after lockdown. Most were closed-ended option mark one or more proposed responses, while some had add free text predefined "other". also included several open-ended questions. responses participants two different periods (before during lockdown) compared determine interdependence. obtained data indicated that there no notable rise rate adoption purchase. Furthermore, it found decreased frequency walks pets nature fields, choosing instead keep them indoors confine backyard frequently. Some believed dogs became slightly passive nervous response restrictions. No significant practices reported, although minority noted consumed less food but gained small amount weight. Additionally, reported pronounced money they spent food. Overall, collected restrictions limited impact management; however, further research should be performed any long-term effects.

Language: Английский

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