Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Study of dog and cat owners' perceptions of medical treatment for cancer.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Brønden, L B et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies
Plain-English summary
A study looked at how 91 pet owners felt about cancer treatments for their dogs and cats between April and June 2000. Most owners thought that the chemotherapy (a type of cancer treatment) was worth it, and they noticed very few side effects in their pets. Many believed that their animals lived longer and felt better because of the treatment. Overall, the owners felt that the positive experiences outweighed any negative effects, and they appreciated being well informed about the process. The treatment was generally seen as beneficial for their pets.
Abstract
Between April 10 and June 9, 2000, 91 owners of cats and dogs that were being or had been treated with anticancer chemotherapy were given a questionnaire designed to obtain information about their experiences as a result of the discovery and treatment of the disease, the efficacy and side effects of the treatment and their perceptions of the procedures associated with the administration of the drugs. Nearly all of the owners felt that the treatment was worthwhile. The level of observed side effects was low. Well over half of the owners believed that their animal had lived longer than it would have if it had not been treated and that its general wellbeing had improved. In general, they felt that the treatment had been rewarding and that any adverse side effects had been outweighed by the positive experiences during the treatment; they felt that they had been well informed and that their animals had benefited from the treatment.
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