ArticleJournal of feline medicine and surgery2019
A survey of vaccine history in German cats and owners' attitudes to vaccination.
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- Public acceptance of policy measures to prevent and combat infectious diseases in pets: a systematic literature review.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Pooled it
- Drivers, Barriers and Unmet Needs Affecting Feline Vaccination Compliance: Insights from a Global Survey of Cat Owners and Veterinarians.Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
- Canine Vaccination-A Survey of Owner Attitudes and Adherence to Vaccination Protocols.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Anti-rabies humoral immune response in cats after concurrent vs separate vaccination against rabies and feline leukaemia virus using canarypox-vectored vaccines.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2024Article
- Perception of low social pressure and lack of capacity reduces vaccination compliance - The case of lumpy skin disease.Transboundary and emerging diseases · 2022Article
- Perception of stress in cats by German cat owners and influencing factors regarding veterinary care.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2022Article
- Calicivirus Infection in Cats.Viruses · 2022Review
- A survey of Italian cat owners' attitudes towards cat vaccination through a web-based questionnaire.BMC veterinary research · 2021Article
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectivesVaccination is the most important measure for prevention of feline infectious diseases. Cat owner compliance with vaccination recommendations has been investigated in the UK but not in other European countries. The aim of the present study was to determine cat owners' attitudes towards vaccination in cats in Germany, to identify factors that are associated with the vaccination status of their cats and to compare the results with those of the UK survey.
methodsThe survey was conducted using an online questionnaire and was aimed at respondents throughout Germany. Respondents under 16 years of age, cats that were less than 9 weeks old and veterinarians were excluded. A total of 920 questionnaires were evaluated, and information about cats and respondents was assessed with respect to the current vaccination status of the cats using a linear logistic regression model.
resultsThe majority of cats (77.9%; n = 717) were vaccinated according to current guidelines; only 5.4% (n = 50; 95% confidence interval [CI] 5.00-9.00) of cats had never received a vaccine. Having visited a cattery, a cat show or travelled abroad in the past 12 months (n = 96/773; odds ratio [OR] 6.95; 95% CI 1.65-52.19) had the highest positive impact on the vaccination status of cats. In addition, detailed veterinary advice about vaccination had a positive impact (n = 275/773; OR 2.09; 95% CI 0.67-6.25) on the attitude of owners towards vaccinating their cats. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: A history of travelling abroad or visiting cat shows or a cattery, and thus regulatory requirements, had the greatest positive impact on the current vaccination status of the cats. Veterinary consultation on preventive measures, including vaccination, is crucial for protecting the cat population against infectious diseases.
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