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    Population estimate of dogs and cats with owner in the city of Abancay, Peru (2017)

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    Se realiz贸 el primer estudio de estimaci贸n poblacional canina y felina en la ciudad de Abancay, donde se identific贸 el distrito, tipo de vivienda, tenencia de perros y/o gatos, sexo, control veterinario, confinamiento en la vivienda y esterilizaci贸n. La tenencia de perros represent贸 el 47.8%, la de gatos 31.5% y la tenencia mixta 21.1%. La mayor concentraci贸n de perros y gatos se dio en el distrito de Abancay en comparaci贸n con el distrito de Tamburco. La mayor铆a de las familias que tienen perro o gato viven en casa y no en apartamento. La mayor铆a de las familias tiene solo un perro y/o un gato en su vivienda, predominando el sexo macho. Son pocos los perros y gatos que contaron con atenci贸n veterinaria en alguna oportunidad. Las pr谩cticas de confinamiento y esterilizaci贸n fueron poco usuales. El distrito de Tamburco present贸 mayor cantidad promedio de perros y gatos por manzana. En la ciudad de Abancay existen 9692 perros y 6562 gatos con propietario. As铆 mismo, se tiene una raz贸n de 8 personas por perro y 12 personas por gato.The first study of canine and feline population estimation in the city of Abancay was carried out. The district, type of dwelling, keeping of dogs and cats in the home, sex, veterinary control, home confinement and sterilization were analysed. Dog ownership represented 47.8%, cat ownership 31.5%, and mixed ownership 21.1%. The highest concentration of cats and dogs occurred in the Abancay district as compared to the Tamburco district. Most families with a dog or cat live in houses and not in apartments. Most families have only one dog and/or one cat in their home, the male sex being predominant. Few dogs and cats have ever received veterinary attention. Confinement and sterilization practices were unusual. The Tamburco district presented a higher average number of cats and dogs per housing block. In the city of Abancay there are 9692 dogs and 6562 cats with owners. Likewise, there is a ratio of 8 people per dog and 12 people per cat
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