ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2022
Canine Caregivers: Paradoxical Challenges and Rewards.
Article in Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.
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- Moving through pets' end of life: South Korean pet owners' experiences and implications for veterinary practices.BMC veterinary research · 2026Article
- Caregiver burden and psychosocial outcomes in owners of dogs with chronic paresis and paralysis compared with owners of healthy dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Exploration of Client Experiences of Veterinary Care for Companion Animals (Dogs and Cats) and the Impact of Trauma-Informed Care on Client Outcomes.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Hierarchy-Dependent Behaviour of Dogs in the Strange Situation Test: High-Ranking Dogs Show Less Stress and Behave Less Friendly with a Stranger in the Presence of Their Owner.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Pet caregiver burden in South Korea: key influences and the implications for veterinarians.BMC veterinary research · 2025Article
- The development of a brief version of the Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale (Brief-LAPS).Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Experiences of Animal Loss and Grief among Zoo Professionals and Volunteers: A Qualitative Study.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Advancing the early detection of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome with machine learning-enhanced blood-based biomarkers.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Quantifying refractive error in companion dogs with and without nuclear sclerosis: 229 eyes from 118 dogs.Veterinary ophthalmology · 2024Article
- Breast cancer treatment and recovery: pets' roles as emotional buffers and stressors.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Disenfranchised Guilt-Pet Owners' Burden.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Companion dogs are increasingly popular, 38.4% of households in the United States include at least one dog. There are numerous benefits to sharing one's home with a dog, but because they age more rapidly than people and have shorter lifespans, acquiring a dog often includes caring for it during its senior years. Caring for an elderly dog can be physically and emotionally challenging, yet the impact on guardians' lives when caring for an aging dog has received minimal scientific attention. This study was designed to better understand dog guardians' experiences and perceptions related to caring for their aging dog. Utilizing an exploratory mixed methods design, this study asked dog guardians to complete an online anonymous survey. From a total of 284 participants, we found that the impact on guardians when caring for an aging dog appears to share many similarities with caregivers of human family members. Our quantitative and qualitative results suggest that, for many guardians, caring for an aging dog is a complex dynamic with both positive and negative factors that offers an opportunity to deepen the human-animal bond and create positive, rewarding experiences and memories.
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