Changes in the relationships between dogs, owners and veterinarians in Norway and Iceland

Norwegian and Icelandic dog owners were interviewed about aspects of their dog keeping and their attitudes to the veterinary profession. Dogs were found to play an important role in the lives of their owners, who had high expectations of their veterinarians, not only with respect to the treatment of...

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Published in:Veterinary Record
Main Authors: Lund, H. S., Eggertsdóttir, A. V., Jørgensen, H., Eggertsson, S., Grøndahl, A. M.
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 2009
Subjects:
Papers
Norway
Iceland
Online Access:http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/165/4/106
https://doi.org/10.1136/vetrec.165.4.106
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Summary:Norwegian and Icelandic dog owners were interviewed about aspects of their dog keeping and their attitudes to the veterinary profession. Dogs were found to play an important role in the lives of their owners, who had high expectations of their veterinarians, not only with respect to the treatment of their dogs but also with respect to themselves as clients. About one-third of owners reported problems related to a lack of trust and poor communications in encounters with their veterinarians.

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