Table 1.
Canadian public health inspectors' perceptions of the impact of zoonotic diseases transmitted from animals on public health (percentage)
| No impact | Some impact | Moderate impact | Large impact | Very large impact | Number of responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | 8 (3.6%) | 78 35.3%) | 87 (39.4%) | 37 (16.7%) | 11 (5.0%) | 221 |
| Cats | 7 (3.2%) | 90 (41.1%) | 89 (40.6%) | 26 (11.9%) | 7 (3.2%) | 219 |
| Smaller pet mammals | 26 (12.0%) | 120 (55.3%) | 55 (25.3% | 12 (5.5%) | 4 (1.8%) | 217 |
| Pet reptiles, birds and fish | 9 (4.1%) | 64 (29.2%) | 95 (43.4%) | 39 (17.8%) | 12 (5.5%) | 219 |
| Horses | 37 (17.3%) | 128 (59.8%) | 38 (17.8%) | 9 (4.2%) | 2 (0.9%) | 214 |
| Farm animals excluding horses | 13 (5.9%) | 77 (35.2%) | 63 (28.8%) | 45 (20.5%) | 21 (9.6%) | 219 |
| All wildlife | 3 (1.4%) | 85 (38.8% | 75 (34.2%) | 40 (18.3%) | 16 (7.3%) | 219 |
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