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September 19, 2025Veterinary SciencesOpen Access

Attitudes and Preferences of Cat and Dog Owners Towards Pet Food Quality Attributes in Türkiye

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OEOnur ErzurumTKTamer Kayar

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Overview

Survey reveals pet preference as the key factor influencing dog and cat owners' food choices.

Key Points

  • Pet preference (palatability) was identified as the primary reason for purchasing decisions among owners.
  • The survey of 519 pet owners showed that 42.58% relied on veterinarian recommendations when selecting food.
  • A significant difference in decision-making influences was determined, particularly favoring pet preference over other factors.
  • Price sensitivity had a negative correlation with quality criteria, indicating quality influenced choices more than price.

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Erzurum et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d464ff31b076d99fa64b87https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12090907
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