每日英語跟讀 Ep.K618: Caring for Older Pets in Focus at Chanchao Taipei Pets Show
The annual Chanchao Taipei Pets Show once again delighted pet owners with its display of the latest snacks, services, and trinkets for their beloved companions. However, this year, many visitors were particularly interested in discovering ways to ensure a comfortable life for their aging pets. The CEO of a pet care clinic, Andy Wang, noted that his booth attracted a significantly larger crowd this year. He attributed this to the growing awareness among pet owners about the unique challenges associated with caring for senior dogs and cats.
一年一度的台北寵物展再次以展示最新的零食、服務和小飾品來取悅寵物和飼主。然而，今年許多的觀展人對於如何確保他們年邁的寵物活得更加舒適特別感興趣。寵物看護診所的CEO王維平指出，他的攤位今年吸引了更多人。他認為，這是由於飼主對於照顧老年狗和貓所需面臨的獨特挑戰越來越有感。
Wang explained that his clinic has been promoting pet healthcare at the show since 2021. This is because the increasing number of pet owners in Taiwan has resulted in more people facing situations where their furry friends require specialized care. Wang highlighted that pets suffering from cognitive dysfunction, sight loss, or needing assistance with feeding and urine extraction require specific attention. Given that approximately one out of every four or five households in Taiwan owns a pet, the demand for these services is likely to be substantial, as mentioned by Taiwan Animal Protection Monitor Network secretary-general, Ho Tsung-hsun.
王維平說明，他的診所自2021年起就在展會上宣傳寵物健康護理。這是因為台灣飼主的數量增加，導致更多人需要給毛小孩提供專業的護理。他強調，患有認知功能障礙、視力喪失、需要進食和排尿協助的寵物需要特別關注。考慮到大約四分之一或五分之一的台灣家庭有養寵物，台灣動物保護行政監督聯盟秘書長何宗勳提到這些服務的需求可能非常巨大。
At the Chanchao Taipei Pets Show, Wang aimed to raise awareness about lesser-known options available to pet owners, including palliative care. Palliative care focuses on enhancing comfort and improving the quality of life for pets during the final phase of their lives. Wang's booth also offered free Q&A sessions where veterinarians provided recommendations based on inquiries from pet owners. One of the most common questions posed to his booth was regarding health food products for disabled pets who were unable to visit a veterinarian due to their poor health.
在台北寵物展，王維平的目標是提高飼主對於一些較鮮為人知選項的認識，包括緩和療護。緩和療護著重於增加寵物在生命最後階段的生活舒適度和生活品質。他的攤位還提供免費的諮詢，獸醫根據飼主的提問提供建議。他的攤位上最常見的問題之一是想了解殘疾寵物的專用保健品，這些寵物因為健康狀況不佳而無法去看獸醫。
Wang emphasized that the Q&A service mirrored the basic healthcare consulting services provided by his clinic. Even if the solutions offered may not strictly adhere to scientific principles, they strive to address the needs of pets in the advanced stages of disease. Wang acknowledged that 70 percent of the Taiwanese public have faith in folk religions, and therefore, his clinic also provides rituals that offer spiritual comfort, such as lighting worship candles (光明燈) for pets. The Chanchao Taipei Pets Show, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, showcases over 1,000 booths featuring the latest innovations in pet products.
王維平強調，問答服務反映了他的診所提供的基本健康諮詢服務。即使所提供的解決方案可能不嚴格遵循科學原則，但它們致力於滿足疾病晚期寵物的需求。他也認為，台灣七成的民眾信仰民間宗教，因此，他的診所也提供一些提供精神安慰的儀式，例如為寵物點光明燈。本次的台北寵物展在台北南港展覽館舉行，展覽攤位超過1,000個，並有各種最新的寵物產品。
Reference article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/07/10/2003802973