An investigation into how ownership factors influence the lifestyle and health management of rabbits.

IF 1.4 3区农林科学 Q2 VETERINARY SCIENCES

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2024-08-28 DOI:10.1080/10888705.2024.2396994

Marijana Vučinić, Katarina Nenadović, Ana Pešić, Miloš Vučićević

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Abstract

Gaps in skills, knowledge, and experience can hinder pet owners' ability to provide proper care and good animal welfare. This study aimed to examine how past and current experiences, reasons for acquiring rabbits, and methods of knowledge acquisition impact the lifestyle and health of pet rabbits in households. Among 306 rabbit owners surveyed, 25% had previous experience with rabbits, and 54% had owned rabbits for over 3 years. While 61% sought veterinary care upon acquiring rabbits, only 47% scheduled regular check-ups, and 38% consulted a veterinarian when health changes were noticed. Sixty-nine percent of rabbits were primarily fed hay, and just 23% were provided companionship with other rabbits. Reasons for acquiring rabbits included gifts (17%) and seeking companionship (43%). Only 18% of respondents obtained information about rabbit care from veterinarians. These factors significantly influenced owners' assessments of rabbit lifestyle (p < 0.001), with current experience impacting health management (p < 0.01). The study shows that rabbit wellbeing is closely tied to owner education, especially regarding health monitoring and veterinary care.

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调查所有权因素如何影响兔子的生活方式和健康管理。

宠物主人在技能、知识和经验方面的差距会妨碍他们提供适当护理和良好动物福利的能力。本研究旨在探讨过去和现在的经验、购买兔子的原因以及获取知识的方法如何影响家庭中宠物兔的生活方式和健康。在接受调查的 306 名兔子主人中，25% 以前有过饲养兔子的经验，54% 已饲养兔子 3 年以上。虽然 61% 的人在购买兔子后会寻求兽医治疗，但只有 47% 的人安排了定期检查，38% 的人在发现健康变化时会咨询兽医。69%的兔子主要以干草为食，只有23%的兔子与其他兔子为伴。购买兔子的原因包括礼物（17%）和寻找伴侣（43%）。只有 18% 的受访者从兽医那里获得有关兔子护理的信息。这些因素极大地影响了兔主人对兔子生活方式的评估（p < 0.001），当前的经验影响了健康管理（p < 0.01）。研究表明，兔子的健康状况与兔主的教育息息相关，尤其是在健康监测和兽医护理方面。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 农林科学-兽医学

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3.90

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6.70%

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>36 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (JAAWS) publishes articles on methods of experimentation, husbandry, and care that demonstrably enhance the welfare of nonhuman animals in various settings. For administrative purposes, manuscripts are categorized into the following four content areas: welfare issues arising in laboratory, farm, companion animal, and wildlife/zoo settings. Manuscripts of up to 7,000 words are accepted that present new empirical data or a reevaluation of available data, conceptual or theoretical analysis, or demonstrations relating to some issue of animal welfare science. JAAWS also publishes brief research reports of up to 3,500 words that consist of (1) pilot studies, (2) descriptions of innovative practices, (3) studies of interest to a particular region, or (4) studies done by scholars who are new to the field or new to academic publishing. In addition, JAAWS publishes book reviews and literature reviews by invitation only.