Assessment of Pet Owners' Knowledge on Cat Skin Diseases and Nutrition at Winadi Vet Clinic

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Indah Amalia Amri , Winda Syafitri , Putri Archangela lzzah Yiondra , Diva Septia Anggaini , Aurelia Feodora Quon Sarapil

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10.29303/jppipa.v11i3.8808

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2025-03-25

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Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025): March

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Feline nutrition, Pet owners’ knowledge, Ringworm, Scabies

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Amri, I. A., Syafitri, W., Yiondra, P. A. lzzah, Anggaini, D. S., & Sarapil, A. F. Q. (2025). Assessment of Pet Owners’ Knowledge on Cat Skin Diseases and Nutrition at Winadi Vet Clinic. Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA, 11(3), 459–464. https://doi.org/10.29303/jppipa.v11i3.8808
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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge among pet owners regarding cat skin diseases, specifically scabies and ringworm, as well as the nutritional requirements for feline health, at Winadi Vet Clinic in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. Understanding pet owners' knowledge was crucial for ensuring the well-being of pets and fostering a healthier pet-owner relationship. The survey was conducted from July to August 2024. It was designed to evaluate three key areas: knowledge of scabies, ringworm, and nutritional feed for cats. Data were collected through a structured survey administered to 35 respondents who were regular visitors to the clinic. The assessment resulted in total scores of 91.14 for scabies, 85.71 for ringworm, and 86.57 for nutrition. These scores indicated a generally high level of awareness among the participants, with the highest score achieved in the understanding of scabies, suggesting it was the most familiar topic among pet owners. In conclusion, the study conducted at Winadi Vet Clinic sheds light on the positive knowledge levels of pet owners regarding cat skin diseases and nutrition in Malang. By enhancing pet owners' knowledge in these areas, the health and well-being of pets can be improved, strengthening the bond between the community and veterinary services.

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Author Biographies

Indah Amalia Amri, University Brawijaya

Winda Syafitri, Winadi Vet Clinic

Putri Archangela lzzah Yiondra, University Brawijaya

Diva Septia Anggaini, University Brawijaya

Aurelia Feodora Quon Sarapil, University Brawijaya

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