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ArticleThe Journal of small animal practice2026

Caregiver burden in owners of dogs and cats undergoing anticancer therapy in a referral hospital in Hong Kong.

K M Tam, A Giuliano, S S U H Bukhari, P V Steagall

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K M TamJockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Science, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
A GiulianoDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
S S U H BukhariDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2747-6319
P V SteagallDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4150-6043

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objectivesTo assess the prevalence and factors associated with increased caregiver burden among owners of dogs and cats undergoing anti-cancer therapy in Hong Kong. MATERIALS AND

methodsClients of the oncology service of a large veterinary hospital in Hong Kong completed an online survey during real-time consultations. Caregiver burden was based on an adapted and abbreviated Zarit Burden Interview score (seven questions; up to 28 points with cut-off of ≥9 points for increased burden). Client and patient demographics, along with oncological treatment data, were collected. Data were analysed using the chi-square (χ

resultsOf the 54 responses, 70.4% of caregivers reported increased burden. Caregivers not working in the human medical field experienced an increased burden compared to those working in the field (P = 0.03, χ CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Caregiver burden is observed in owners of dogs and cats undergoing anticancer therapy affecting their psychosocial well-being. Recognising factors associated with increased burden enables veterinarians to provide better support to caregivers and improve veterinarian-client relationships.

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CaregiversCat DiseasesCost of IllnessDog DiseasesNeoplasmsAdultAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsCatsDogsFemaleHong KongHospitals, AnimalHumansMaleMiddle AgedAntineoplastic Agents

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