Crufts Special: Vets' Top Six Priorities For Happy, Healthy Dogs
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A survey carried out by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has identified the top six factors that vets believe would impact dogs’ health and welfare. BVA is today releasing these figures to coincide with Crufts, taking place between 5-8 March 2015 at the NEC in Birmingham.
BVA’s second Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey ran from 17 September to 9 October 2014. 752 vets completed the survey.
448 small animal and mixed practice vets were asked “Thinking about the dogs that you see and treat, what impact would the following have on their health and welfare?”1191 views
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6th March, 2015 18h24
- 95% felt better weight control would have a significant impact on canine health and welfare
- 88% felt that providing more exercise would have a significant impact on canine health and welfare
- 82% felt that better early socialisation would have a significant impact on canine health and welfare
- 75% felt better selective breeding for improved conformation would have a significant impact on canine health and welfare
- 64% felt a change of diet would significantly impact on canine health and welfare
- 43% felt that more screening for inherited conditions such as hip dysplasia and eye problems would have a significant impact on canine health and welfare
- Better owner understanding of canine behaviour, handling and training
- Better owner education prior to obtaining a pet regarding the time and cost of keeping a pet and lifestyle considerations
- Better dental care
- More regular antiparasitic treatments
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