THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF STRAY DOGS IN UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA
Keywords:
Dog management, Potential hazards, Stray dogs, University, Maiduguri, Nigeria
Abstract
A questionnaire seeking information on demography, dog management and dog – related attitudes, was administered via house – to – house to one hundred and fifty (150) volunteered staff of university of Maiduguri, Nigeria, randomly selected. Forms were collected after an agreed period of time. Data generated indicated that respondents were within the mean age of 43.7 years old, and 63% were males. Also, 64% of the respondents were not current dog owners and 36% were current dog owners. Majority (72%) of the current dog owners owned dogs mainly for security purpose. Majority of respondents perceived that dog registration help fund important animal services and could help trace back dogs to their owners in case of lost, as such do not constitute stray dogs and their potential hazards. Few (37%) of the current dog owners practiced total dog confinement. Dog owners expressed varied attitudes towards dogs and dog litter management. Unfriendly attitudes, un-useful disposal of whelped litters by dog owners, unconfined and unsterilized dogs were found to contribute to stray dogs in the community. Proper and complete dog management practices and positive dog-related attitudes will help reduce stray dogs and their potential hazards in the community
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Veterinary Medical Association 221:1571 - 1573.
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Egwu G O, Mamza S A, Mshelia G D, Bukar-Kolo Y M, Elelu N, Folasade H F. THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF STRAY DOGS IN UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA. Med. res. chronicles [Internet]. 2016Aug.31 [cited 2024Dec.22];3(04):373-87. Available from: https://medrech.com/index.php/medrech/article/view/189
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