concept   pets
culture   Vietnam
statement   In Vietnam, a variety of animals including fish, birds, and turtles are popular as pets, with some also consuming dogs and cats as food.
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1 attitude towards pets Vietnam Small dogs are often kept indoors as companions, but larger dogs are more commonly kept outside for security or guarding purposes. 1
2 dogs and cats Vietnam Dogs and cats are sometimes consumed as food, especially during certain cultural festivals. 1
3 dogs and cats Vietnam Dogs and cats are sometimes consumed as food, particularly in certain regions or during specific festivals. 1
4 dogs and cats Vietnam Dogs and cats may be kept as pets, but they are also sometimes consumed as food in certain regions. 1
5 dogs as indoor pets Vietnam Dogs are often kept outdoors and serve a more utilitarian purpose. 1
6 dogs as indoor pets Vietnam Dogs are usually kept outdoors as guard animals rather than indoor pets. 1
7 dogs as pets Vietnam Dogs are sometimes raised for consumption and are considered a food source. 1
8 household pets Vietnam Fish and birds are commonly kept as household pets, and in some regions, turtles and small reptiles are also popular choices. 1
9 pet tradition Vietnam Some families have a tradition of raising and consuming dogs as a source of food, which is not common or accepted in Western countries. 1
10 petnapping Vietnam Petnapping is not commonly recognized as a serious crime and is sometimes motivated by the demand for pets in the market in China and Vietnam. 1
11 pets Vietnam Fish, birds, and turtles are also popular pets and often kept for aesthetic purposes 1
12 treatment of pets Vietnam Some cultures consume certain types of pets, such as dogs, as food, which is considered unacceptable in many western countries. 1