Table 6.
Child indication of animals other than their own pet contacted (n=965), and frequency of contact
| Animal | Yes, n (%) | Daily, n (%) | Weekly, n (%) | Monthly, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog |
533 (55.6) |
199 (38.5) |
185 (35.8) |
133 (25.7) |
| Cat |
328 (34.2) |
121 (40.3) |
103 (34.3) |
76 (25.3) |
| Rabbit |
131 (13.7) |
42 (34.2) |
41 (33.3) |
40 (32.5) |
| Rodent |
99 (10.3) |
39 (42.4) |
21 (22.8) |
32 (34.8) |
| Horse (including riding) |
73 (7.6) |
19 (27.5) |
22 (31.8) |
28 (40.6) |
| Other pet | 190 (19.8) | 62 (35.8) | 57 (33.0) | 54 (31.2) |