The link between humans and animals not only enriches our lives, but also positively impacts the health and well -being of the whole society. Without going any further, in Chile, it is estimated that there are around 12 million dogs and cats living with humans in their homes. And almost all the tutors (99.7%) consider their pet as part of their family, according to the National Pets Survey.
Of course, apenalties 27.4% of pets in Chile have microchip and is registered in the National Pet Registry, while only 65% is taken regularly to consultation with a veterinarian. This accounts for the need to continue advancing in policies that facilitate not only responsible tenure, but the construction of a society that includes the health care of pets in their daily lives.
With the aim of placing the human-analysis in the foreground, Zoetis Inc., an animal health company, was associated with the European Federation of Veterinarians of Company (FECAVA) and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) to launch «The Human-Animal Bond Handbook: Good practices to promote initiatives and political for the benefit of human and animal health ».
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This manual proposes a guide to develop public policies that foster positive relationships with pets, and at the same time sensitize private institutions about the actions they can perform to improve the well -being of people and their pets. Among the proposed measures is:
Delete barriers for pet tenure. For this, it is proposed to take into account company animals when thinking about housing, travel and access to public spaces, in order to guarantee full integration of pets into everyday life.
Support for veterinary services. The guide proposes to strengthen support for veterinarians, improve access to pet health care and promote innovation in veterinary medicine.
Promote “one health” initiatives. This means recognizing that people’s health is intimately connected to that of animals and the environment. On this basis, it is proposed to establish policies that consider pets in public health strategies, as well as in the preparation plans against catastrophes.
“With the launch of the” Human-Animal Bond Manual “, Zoetis contributes to promoting global action to strengthen the human-animal bond, guaranteeing that veterinary professionals have the resources they need, that the care of pets is increasingly accessible and that the communities are more respectful of the pets,” said Mariana Caib, general manager of Zoetis Chile. “Working together, we can create an environment in which pets receive the best possible care and, in return, contribute to health, provide company and innumerable benefits to their tutors.”
This manual reviews the initiatives that have been successful in different countries, in order to demonstrate the advantages of facilitating coexistence between humans and animals, considering the difficulties that may arise along the way. In its pages, this guide offers viable solutions to different challenges, aimed at improving the well -being of both pets and their tutors.
“Both in Chile and in the world, the design of policies that favor coexistence with pets can change both the life of animals and those who take care of them for better,” added Mariana Costau.
However, the “Human-Animal bond manual” promotes collaboration between institutions to ensure a future in which the human-animal bond is recognized as a transforming element for animal health and well-being, contributing to form more friendly societies with animals.
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