泰国狗主人和兽医对选择跳蚤和扁虱预防产品的态度调查。

IF 1.7 Q2 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE
Veterinary World Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-27 DOI:10.14202/vetworld.2024.1928-1935
Pornlapas Panchim, Pinrumpai Saengpradub, Sajitha Rakkijpradit, Apichaya Watananontchai, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Kris Angkanaporn
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摘要

背景和目的:在泰国,狗身上的蜱虫和跳蚤是狗主人和兽医都非常关心的问题。泰国的气候为虱子和跳蚤的繁殖提供了最佳环境,从而增加了这些寄生虫传播疾病的风险。目前,市场上有多种蜱虫和跳蚤预防产品。本研究旨在调查影响泰国狗主和兽医选择蜱虫和跳蚤预防产品的因素:通过在线和现场发放问卷的方式收集狗主和兽医的数据。数据收集期为 2022 年 9 月 1 日至 2023 年 8 月 31 日。共有 994 名受访者参与了问卷调查,其中包括 828 名狗主人和 166 名兽医。然后对数据进行了描述性统计和卡方检验:结果表明,大多数狗主人认为咀嚼产品是预防蜱虫和跳蚤的最有效方式,其次是喷雾剂和点滴治疗。影响使用蜱虫和跳蚤预防产品频率的因素包括狗的品种、养狗的数量以及狗主人对狗身上蜱虫和跳蚤问题的认识,这些因素在统计学上具有重要意义(P < 0.05)。大多数狗的主人倾向于在他们的狗感染蜱虫或跳蚤时使用这些产品。此外,与饲养多只狗的主人相比,饲养一只狗的主人倾向于定期使用这些产品。值得注意的是,一些狗主(10.99%)使用未经注册的产品。在兽医中,我们观察到狗主人遵从兽医提供的建议(80.12%)。在大多数情况下,兽医会推荐各种蜱虫和跳蚤预防产品(74.10%)。影响产品选择的最大因素是产品是否适合每只动物:本研究为兽医和相关利益方提供了有关影响狗主选择蜱虫和跳蚤预防产品的因素和态度的见解。这些知识有助于更好地制定预防体外寄生虫的计划。此外,兽医的有效沟通可以提高狗主人对预防蜱虫和跳蚤重要性的认识,从而降低蜱虫和跳蚤传播疾病的发病率。
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Survey of dog owners' and veterinarians' attitudes regarding the selection of flea and tick prevention products in Thailand.

Background and aim: Tick and flea infestations in dogs are significant concerns for both dog owners and veterinarians in Thailand. The country's climate provides an optimal environment for the proliferation of ticks and fleas, thereby increasing the risk of diseases transmitted by these parasites. At present, a diverse range of tick and flea prevention products is available on the market. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the choice of tick and flea prevention products among dog owners and veterinarians in Thailand.

Materials and methods: Questionnaires were distributed both online and in-person to collect data from dog owners and veterinarians. The data collection period spanned from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023. A total of 994 respondents, consisting of 828 dog owners and 166 veterinarians, participated in the questionnaire and were included in this study. The data were then subjected to descriptive statistics and Chi-square test.

Results: The results indicated that most dog owners consider chewable products to be the most effective form of tick and flea prevention, followed by sprays and spot-on treatments. Statistically significant factors (p < 0.05) affecting the frequency of use of tick and flea prevention products were identified, including dog breed, number of owned dogs, and owners' awareness of tick and flea issues in dogs. Most dog owners tend to use these products when their dogs are infected with ticks or fleas. In addition, owners of a single dog tended to use these products regularly compared to those with multiple dogs. Notably, some dog owners (10.99%) used unregistered products. Among veterinarians, it was observed that dog owners followed the recommendations provided by veterinarians (80.12%). In most cases, veterinarians recommend various tick and flea prevention products (74.10%). The most influential factor affecting product selection is suitability for the individual animal.

Conclusion: This study provides insights for veterinarians and relevant stakeholders regarding the factors and attitudes that influence dog owners' selection of tick and flea prevention products. This knowledge can contribute to better planning for ectoparasite prevention. In addition, effective communication from veterinarians can increase owner awareness of the importance of tick and flea prevention, thereby reducing the incidence of diseases transmitted by ticks and fleas.

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Veterinary World
Veterinary World Multiple-
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期刊介绍: Veterinary World publishes high quality papers focusing on Veterinary and Animal Science. The fields of study are bacteriology, parasitology, pathology, virology, immunology, mycology, public health, biotechnology, meat science, fish diseases, nutrition, gynecology, genetics, wildlife, laboratory animals, animal models of human infections, prion diseases and epidemiology. Studies on zoonotic and emerging infections are highly appreciated. Review articles are highly appreciated. All articles published by Veterinary World are made freely and permanently accessible online. All articles to Veterinary World are posted online immediately as they are ready for publication.
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