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June 29, 2026Open Access

Factors Associated with Responsible Companion Animal Care: A CrossSectional Study of U.S. Pet Owners

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MJMadeline JoinerEMErin McKinley

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and practices of pet care among U.S. adults to improve animal welfare.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate pet owners’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding pet care and identify demographic factors influencing these practices.
  • Conducted a web-based survey among U.S. adults aged 18+ who owned or previously owned a dog or cat.
  • Survey included scales measuring pet care knowledge, attitudes toward animal welfare, and pet care behaviors.
  • Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, correlations, and chi-square tests to assess demographic effects on pet care outcomes.
  • 294 participants completed the survey, indicating strong awareness of animal care practices.
  • Women scored significantly higher than men in pet care knowledge and attitudes (p < .05).
  • Participants with higher education reported better knowledge and behaviors regarding basic pet care (p < .05).

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Joiner et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a420b7af91bb43ea919281bhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20952821
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