| Characteristic | Index score |
|---|---|
| Environment | 84 |
| Diet | 62 |
| Behaviour | 59 |
| Companionship | 30 |
| Health | 71 |
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December 2013
United Kingdom
2013
2149*
Dog owners
Online survey
* 2149 = total number of pet owners surveyed including dog, cat and rabbit owners. Number of dog owners not specified.
** The five welfare needs are defined by the source as follows:
Environment - the need for a suitable environment (place to live)
Diet - the need for a suitable diet
Behaviour - the need to be able to express normal behaviour
Companionship - the need to live with, or apart from, other animals
Health - the need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease
Rating is based on an index score out of 100. Scores were calculated by the source as follows:
"Respondents were surveyed about each of the five welfare needs, in direct relation to their pet and their level of knowledge in each area. Their answers were then scored against care scenarios based on professional advice from PDSA and using information from published Government Codes of Practice for companion animal species. Respondents have been scored against these ideal scenarios to given an overall score out of 100."
