[Moderator's note: Over the past several months Dr. Leonard has sent this
type of survey to several animal related lists.  Dr. Leonard informs me
that he has a lot of data about larger animals but not much about what are
typically considered to be small "exotics", so he asked me to post this on
the ferret list.  Though I don't know Dr. Leonard personally, I have checked
the web and verified his publications and he certainly seems to be "for
real".  BIG]
 
This is a survey for people about animal care and their veterinarian.
Please send your answers to <[log in to unmask]> to avoid list clutter.  I
will post the reults on the world wide web, and share them with
veterinarians to help them serve clients better.  Thank you for your time.
Edward A.  Leonard, DVM
 
1. How many animals do you have? (Please enter the number you have.)
 
A. [ ] Birds.
B. [ ] Cats.
C. [ ] Dogs.
D. [ ] Ferrets.
E. [ ] Horses.
F. [ ] Rabbits.
G. [ ] Other (Please explain.)
 
2. How would you describe the area where you live? (Please choose one.)
 
A. [ ] Rural.
B. [ ] Suburban.
C. [ ] Urban.
D. [ ] Other (Please explain.)
 
3. [ ] How many years have animals been a part of your life?
       (Please enter the number of years.)
 
4. Do you see a veterinarian for animal care? (Please choose one.)
 
A. [ ] Yes.
B. [ ] No.
C. [ ] Other (Please explain.)
 
The Remaining Questions Pertain Only If You See A Veterinarian For
Animal Care.
 
5.  Why do you see a veterinarian for animal care?  (Please answer all that
    apply.)
 
A. [ ] Checkups.
B. [ ] Illnesses.
C. [ ] Other (Please explain.)
 
6. How often do you see a veterinarian for animal care?
   (Please choose one.)
 
A. [ ] Weekly.
B. [ ] Monthly.
C. [ ] Quarterly.
D. [ ] Semi-annually.
E. [ ] Yearly.
F. [ ] Other (Please explain.)
 
7. Do you like your veterinarian? (Please choose one.)
 
A. [ ] Yes.
B. [ ] No.
C. [ ] Other (Please explain.)
 
8. Have you switched veterinarians? (Please choose one.)
 
A. [ ] Yes (Please explain.)
B. [ ] No.
C. [ ] Other (Please explain.)
 
9. What to you is the clearest sign that a veterinarian does good work?
   (Please explain.)
 
Thank you for your answers!
 
Comments? Mail to: Dr. Leonard <[log in to unmask]>
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ELeonard/
[Posted in FML issue 1840]