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[Pets, veterinarians, and multicultural society].

M Klumpers1, N Endenburg

  • 1Departement Dier, Wetenschap en Maatschappij, faculteit Diergeneeskunde.

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Summary

Non-Western ethnic minorities in the Netherlands own fewer pets, primarily fish and birds. They visit veterinarians for illness, not routine vaccinations, but trust them and invest in pet health.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Ethnic Minority Studies

Background:

  • Dutch society has increasing non-Western ethnic minority populations.
  • Limited data exists on pet ownership within these demographic groups.
  • Understanding pet ownership is crucial for public health and veterinary services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore pet ownership patterns among major non-Western ethnic minority groups in the Netherlands.
  • To investigate the role and perception of veterinarians within these communities.
  • To identify differences in veterinary care seeking behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Street interviews were conducted with individuals of Moroccan, Turkish, Surinamese, and Antillean (including Aruban) backgrounds.
  • A total of 500 individuals were interviewed, with 41 identified as pet owners.

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  • Data collected focused on pet ownership, veterinary visits, and perceptions of veterinary care.

    • Main Results:

    • Non-Western ethnic minorities owned pets less frequently than the general Dutch population, with fish and birds being most common.
    • Veterinary visit frequency was similar to Dutch pet owners, but reasons differed: illness-driven visits were primary for minorities, while vaccinations were key for the Dutch.
    • Respondents expressed trust in veterinarians, valuing their knowledge and communication, despite perceiving costs as high.

    Conclusions:

    • Pet ownership varies across ethnic groups in the Netherlands.
    • Cultural differences influence reasons for veterinary consultations.
    • Despite cost concerns, non-Western ethnic minorities demonstrate a willingness to invest in their pets' health and trust veterinary professionals.