Demographics of the owned dog population in Miacatlan, Mor. Mexico

Orihuela, T.A.; Solano, V.J.

Anthrozoos 8(3): 171-175

1995


ISSN/ISBN: 0892-7936
DOI: 10.2752/089279395787156356
Document Number: 396957
Information was collected on 1026 dogs in 575 households during 1993. The ratio of persons per dog was 2.63. 85% of the households had at least 1 dog. Most of the animals were intact (92.22%), adult (38.2%), mongrels (61.85%) and kept as guards (65%). Dogs were primarily received as gifts (57.77%) and 45% of the dogs were allowed to live part or full time on the street. Most of the rabies vaccinations (94.6%) were given free by government campaigns. 89.86% of the dogs were primarily fed on leftovers.

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