The socio-demographic characteristics of the canine participants, including age, sex, time of adoption, and dog care practices (such as deworming, sterilization, and vaccination), were collected. Additionally, DO were asked about the importance of their dog’s health, with response options ranging...
were linked to concerns about their dogs’ caloric expenditure and levels of PA. This association aligns with the findings of Silva et al. [48] and can be attributed to increased knowledge and awareness of pet’s health, which is necessary for a more responsible approach to pet adoption [76...