The Owner of the Pet with Cancer

Hetts, Suzanne; Lagoni, Laurel

doi:10.1016/s0195-5616(90)50076-5

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“…This research has shown that pet owners can feel toward their companion animal as if it were a human and consider their pet a member of their family (Butler & DeGraff, 1996;Cain, 1985;Hall et al, 2004;Hetts & Lagoni, 1990;Sharkin & Knox, 2003). In addition, pet owners are willing to provide extensive medical treatment to cure or prolong the life of their ill companion animal (Kent, 1989).…”

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Communicating Social Support to Grieving Clients: The Veterinarians' View

Pilgram

2010

Death Studies

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This exploratory study examines veterinarians' perceptions of how they offer social support to grieving clients. Because many clients cannot find the social support they would like from other sources when grieving the death of a pet, the role of the vet in offering support becomes increasingly important. The results indicate that vets perceive that they do offer social support; however, they have not been provided with training in how to do so. Limitations to the study and future directions are also discussed.

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Communicating Social Support to Grieving Clients: The Veterinarians' View

Pilgram

2010

Death Studies

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“…The subjects were identified by "P" (parents) and "T" (owners). The sample size was determined using the program WINPEPI 11.65 (Hetts & Lagoni, 1990).…”

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Cancer diagnosis and treatment of children and dogs: coping strategies used by parents and owners in teaching hospitals

2021

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“…The strength of the human-animal bond is well documented, with many people reporting that their relationship with their pet is of the same nature as a relationship with a beloved family member. 48,50,[55][56][57] Because of this bond, for pet owners, receiving bad news about their companion animal's health is analogous to parents receiving bad news about their child's health. 50 Although employers understand that parents of a chronically ill child may need to take time off from work to bring their child to a physician, many may not recognize the need for an employee to leave work to take their pet to a veterinarian appointment, which may be an additional source of stress.…”

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