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Awareness of the Health Risks Associated With Inhaling Pet Urine and Feces Among Pet Owners in Sampaloc, Manila

Author(s) Mr. Fadzramar B. Habibun, Ms. Fazrina Sharen A. Sarael, Ms. Manal R. Imad Ibrahim, Ms. Jenra A. Alibasa, Ms. Edanne Kaye S. Dela Cruz, Mr. Arvin S. Alivanera, Mr. Gabriel D. Ibañez
Country Philippines
Abstract This study investigates the awareness levels of pet owners in Sampaloc, Manila,
regarding the health risks associated with inhaling pet urine and feces. As pet ownershipcontinues to rise globally, the bond between humans and their animal companions has becomeincreasingly significant; however, everyday interactions with pets also introduce potentialexposure to harmful pathogens and chemical irritants like ammonia. Through a descriptivequantitative research design, this study surveyed 30 pet owners to evaluate their currentknowledge, perceptions, and waste management behaviors.The findings reveal a significant gap between baseline awareness and deep understandingof the associated health hazards. While a majority of respondents (73.7%) cknowledged thatexposure to pet waste poses health risks, a substantial 66.7% described themselves as only"slightly aware," indicating a superficial understanding of the specific medical implications.Interestingly, social media was identified as the primary source of health information for 78.9%of participants, raising concerns regarding the accuracy and evidence-based nature of theinformation being consumed.
In terms of clinical associations, 91.7% of respondents linked exposure to chest tightness,and 62.7% reported personal or indirect experience with health issues they believed were causedby pet waste. Despite these concerns, actual management practices were found to be suboptimal:52.3% of owners cleaned pet waste only once a week, and 68.4% reported that their petsprimarily relieved themselves indoors. Furthermore, a critical lack of hygiene protocol was
observed, with 73.1% of respondents rarely practicing essential steps such as handwashing orchanging clothes after waste disposal.Encouragingly, the study found a unanimous (100%) willingness among pet owners toimprove their current practices after being educated on the potential health risks. Respondents
strongly supported the implementation of community education programs and indicated thatlocal government and health agencies should take the lead in these initiatives. These resultsunderscore the urgent need for targeted public health messaging and standardized hygieneprotocols to mitigate the risk of respiratory illnesses, zoonotic infections, and the adverse effectsof ammonia inhalation within the pet-owning community.
Keywords Keywords: Pet Owner Awareness, Zoonotic Diseases, Ammonia Inhalation, Waste Management Practices, Public Health, Sampaloc Manila, Respiratory Health, Pet Hygiene Protocols.
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-18
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78648
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