Table 1.
Demographics of respondents.
| Demographic Data | Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female | 79% |
| Male | 21% | |
| Age group | 18–35 years | 40% |
| 36–70 years | 60% | |
| Nationality | Italian | 96% |
| Other | 4% | |
| Highest education | University | 49% |
| Non-University | 51% | |
| Employment status | Workers | 77% |
| Unemployed | 13% | |
| Retired/homemakers | 10% | |
| Pet insurance | Yes | 29% |
| No | 71% | |
| Dogs owned | One | 59.6% |
| Two | 26% | |
| Three | 7.6% | |
| Four | 4.4% | |
| Five or more | 2.4% | |
| Pets owned | Only dog(s) | 50% |
| Dog(s) + others | 50% | |
| Number of veterinary consultations/year | 0 | 1% |
| 1 | 18% | |
| 2 | 28% | |
| 3 | 20% | |
| 4 | 8% | |
| 5 or more | 25% |