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Dog owner worries about nausea after surgery and paying for treatment
By Kraus, Bonnie L Hay & Cazlan, Callie·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2019·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Assessment of Dog Owner Concern Regarding Peri-operative Nausea and Vomiting and Willingness to Pay for Anti-emetic Treatment.
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Plain-English summary
Many dog owners worry about their pets experiencing nausea and vomiting after surgery, especially when opioids and anesthesia are involved. In a survey of 104 dog owners, 93% expressed concern about nausea, and nearly half were very worried about vomiting. Most owners indicated they would be willing to pay for treatments to prevent these symptoms, with an average amount of around $76. Additionally, many were open to arriving early for their appointments to ensure their pets received this care. This shows that pet owners prioritize their dogs' comfort during and after surgical procedures.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to assess dog owners' concern regarding peri-operative nausea and vomiting, and their willingness to pay for treatment.Descriptive survey.A survey was administered to 104 dog owning clients with non-emergent surgical (52) or non-surgical (52) appointments at a University teaching hospital.Descriptive statistics were calculated. A Mann-Whitneytest was used to detect differences between clients expecting their pet to undergo elective general anesthesia and those that did not. A Spearman's Rank Co-efficient was used to correlate predictive data.Ninety-seven (93%) dog owners had at least some worry regarding their dog experiencing nausea associated with opioid analgesics and anesthesia, with 39/104 (37.5%) moderately to very worried. Forty-one owners (39%) would definitely and 59/104 (56.7%) would likely choose treatment to decrease or prevent signs of nausea. Ninety-four owners (90.4%) had at least some worry regarding vomiting, and 48/104 (46%) indicated they were moderately to very worried. Fifty-three owners (51.4%) would definitely and 49/103 (47.6%) would likely choose treatment to prevent vomiting. The median and mean amount owners were willing to pay was 50 and 76.47 USD, respectively. Ninety-five (91.3%) were likely or very likely to opt for treatment if required to arrive 1 h earlier for their appointment. There was no correlation between age, income, or owner's PONV experience with likelihood of choosing treatment but there was a significant positive correlation with the owner's level of education.Canine owners are concerned with their pets experiencing nausea and vomiting in relation to opioid analgesics and anesthesia and are willing to pay and stay the required time for effective treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31508429/