Data and facts about the owned dogs of United States.
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Health Care
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Owner Health Care Practices
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Social Desirability Study
External link:
Bir C, Olynk Widmar N, Croney C. Exploring Social Desirability Bias in Perceptions of Dog Adoption: All’s Well that Ends Well? Or Does the Method of Adoption Matter? Animals. 2018; 8(9):154. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani8090154
Veterinarians and Preventive Health Care Use
| Statement Regarding Dog Ownership or Care | Number of Dog Owners n = 446 | % of Dog Owners |
|---|---|---|
| How often do/did you take your dog to the veterinarian | ||
| Never | 24 | 5% |
| Once a year | 210 | 47% |
| More than once a year | 192 | 43% |
| I don’t know | 20 | 4% |
| How often do/did you use heart worm prevention on your dog | ||
| Continuously | 244 | 55% |
| Sometimes | 121 | 27% |
| Never | 55 | 12% |
| I don’t know | 26 | 6% |
| How often do/did you use flea and tick prevention on your dog | ||
| Continuously | 261 | 59% |
| Sometimes | 134 | 30% |
| Never | 37 | 8% |
| I don’t know | 14 | 3% |