ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2026
Caregiver burden and psychosocial outcomes in owners of dogs with chronic paresis and paralysis compared with owners of healthy dogs.
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Objective: This study aimed to assess whether owners of dogs with chronic paresis or paralysis experience higher caregiver burden and altered psychosocial functioning compared to owners of healthy dogs. Methods: Between August 2024 and April 2025, owners of dogs with chronic paresis/paralysis (>6 months) and healthy dogs were recruited via veterinary clinics, physiotherapy centers, university hospitals, and social media to complete an online 122-item questionnaire. The survey included lifestyle questions and validated instruments: Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), Perceived Stress Scale, Centre of Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale, Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and group comparisons were performed using appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests in R. Results: The study included 67 owners of paretic/paralyzed dogs and 90 owners of healthy dogs (88.5% women; 29.3% aged 19-29). Owners of paretic/paralyzed dogs reported significantly higher ZBI scores ( Conclusion: Owners of dogs with chronic paresis and paralysis face significantly higher caregiver burden. Factors such as timing of ownership, owner health, domestic hygiene, perceived canine quality of life, and social support influence caregiver stress levels.
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