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May 18, 2026Frontiers in Animal ScienceOpen Access

Attitudes, knowledge and behavior of cat owners of importance for the control of zoonotic diseases

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MRMarko RistićAVAleksandar Višnjić

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Survey assesses cat owners' knowledge and behaviors regarding zoonotic diseases, highlighting communication needs with veterinarians.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors of cat owners about zoonotic diseases, particularly those caused by parasites.
  • Survey conducted with 302 cat owners in Niš, Serbia, from June to September 2025.
  • Data collected through interviews using a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographics, attitudes, and behaviors related to cat ownership.
  • Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained from all participants.
  • Only one third of respondents were aware that cats can transmit zoonotic diseases to humans.
  • Younger cat owners showed greater awareness of zoonotic risks and were more likely to apply preventive measures.
  • Preventive veterinary measures such as vaccination and deworming were irregularly implemented by most respondents.

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Ristić et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0aabc25ba8ef6d83b6f7a7https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2026.1805575
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