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Identifikátory DOI

DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-042-9-0041

EXPLORING CAT-KEEPING HABITS IN HUNGARY

Orsolya Horváth1, Dóra Menich1
1 Századvég Konjunktúrakutató Kft., Hidegkuti Nándor utca 8-10., Budapest, Hungary

The results show a division at the European level regarding the requirements for microchipping and neutering cats. Hungarians consider both neutering and microchipping as part of responsible pet ownership; however, they also identified several challenges related to implementation, such as financial burden, lack of education, and the enforcement of regulations.

Klíčová slova: cat ownership, microchipping, animal welfare

stránky: 41-43, online: 2025



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