Prevalence, patterns and factors of dietary supplement use for pet cats: Insights from an online cross‐sectional study
DS use for cats is widespread among Malaysian owners, and selected sociodemographic and ownership characteristics are independently associated with use. Nevertheless, concerns about quality, safety and professional oversight persist. Greater regulatory scrutiny, public education and veterinary-pharmacist collaboration are needed to ensure responsible supplement practices and protect feline health.
Authors
- Ira Sharmilla Ismail
- WY Yen
- FF Ismail
- MSA Wahab
- N Othman
- NANNM Shapri
Institutions
- Universitas Airlangga (ID)
- Hospital Pulau Pinang (MY)
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian Veterinary Journal
- Published
- 2026-01-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70055
- Primary Topic
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00