Investigation on public knowledge, attitude and practices related to pet management and zoonotic canine diseases in Erode District, Tamil Nadu
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2020-02
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Abstract
Many infectious diseases are transmitted from animals to human and the other
way. Despite this there
is limited information about public knowledge on pet husbandry and diseases control practices in Erode
district. The objectives of this study are to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices towards pet husbandry,
contact-related attitude and zoonotic diseases among dog-owning households in Erode district. A crosssectional
questionnaire based study was conducted to assess the public’s perception. A total of 30 dog-owning
households were interviewed using structured questionnaire. Of the total 30 respondents, 30 % did not take
their dog to veterinary service on regular basis (at least once a year). 23.3% fed raw meat to their dogs and
60 % of the owners report that their dogs drink stagnant water. The majority of the respondents (96.7%) in the
current study believed the risk of acquiring zoonotic diseases from dogs. 96.7% respondents have knowledge
on zoonotic potential of rabies , 63.3%on that of Scabies and 36% on that of Leptospirosis. Out of those
who received information, 66.7% of them obtained from books and family menbers. Only 23.3% and 10%
of them received information from veterinarians and health workers, respectively. The result suggests a need
for awareness creation on proper pet management and zoonotic diseases prevention practices for pet-owning
households, with concreted efforts by veterinary, human and public health professionals
showcasing the need
of ONE HEALTH concept.
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TNV_20thMVC_PP_Feb-2020_PA23
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Veterinary Science