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This article discusses the influence of companion dogs on the lifestyle of their owners. Research shows that people with companion dogs tend to adopt a more active lifestyle due to the need to take the animal for walks. This leads to regular physical activity, which can have positive effects on body composition and the reduction of cardiovascular risk factors. In addition, interacting with dogs also brings psychological benefits, such as reducing stress and depression. Therefore, having a pet dog can be a positive strategy for the health and quality of life of both the animal and the human. [Extracted from the article]

This study aimed to verify the management and profile of dogs treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of the West Paulista and characterized their owners. We used questionnaire data from owners seeking as sex and age, and animals as race, age, sex, body score, diet, physical activity, location and frequency of bathing, habitat, worming, vaccination and blood glucose levels. The results were presented in a descriptive way.It is concluded that the owners who attend this Veterinary Hospital are mostly females between 20 and 39 years of age; are treated dogs, most are breed from two months to two years old, female, with ideal body score from the viewpoint of the owners; eat dry food or mixed with moist food and eat snacks, sleep away from home, have physical activity every day, take a bath every two weeks at home, is vaccinated and wormed regularly and have blood glucose within normal limits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to associate number of dogs and cats to income of owners in Pinhais-PR. Questionnaires were applied in 2007 and analyzed by qui-square. Were interviewed 13.555/30.380 (44.62%) families. The majority (62.43%) hás one or more dogs and cats do not have 90%. Once the owner already has a dog or cat, the income was not a predictor for the number of them. The income was not a predictor for the number of dogs or cats in homes that already have pets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]