Simple Summary The role of the social determinants of health (ie, physical, social and
economic factors affecting human health) and their impact on companion animal welfare …

Humans have a moral obligation to meet the physical and mental needs of the animals in
their care. This requires access to resources such as veterinary care, which is integral to …

Residents of distressed areas of inner cities have less access to many of life's necessities
and amenities than their more well-off counterparts. Geographic proximity has been …

This research explores connections between the nature of a community, the type of animal
shelter it has, how animals arrive at the shelter, and outcomes for the animals in terms of …

Animal welfare is a field with increasing significance and has been raising huge concerns of
the public and the political stage. Cats and dogs possess an important role in human life, but …

Objectives (1) Assess and compare the perceptions of pet owners and veterinary
professionals pertaining to the extent of veterinary workforce and access to care challenges …

OBJECTIVE To develop a formal definition of veterinary care deserts as guidance for
veterinary and animal welfare professionals to easily identify areas with limited access to …

This study aimed to investigate the impact of sociodemographic characteristics on pet
owners' concern about the transmission of zoonotic disease and SARS-CoV-2, and to …

Understanding social, economic, and structural barriers to accessing pet care services is
important for improving the health and welfare of companion animals in underserved …

Objectives Examine US consumer pet‐related and veterinary service expenditures and
factors influencing US households' use of veterinary services. Methods Descriptive analysis …