[en] Cushing’s syndrome is a common chronic condition, with daily impact on the owner’s and dog’s life. The owners’ perception and quality of life are essential, as any negative impact could lead to cessation of medical care or decision of euthanasia. The present survey aimed at collecting the perception of Flemish and Dutch owners of dogs affected by Cushing’s syndrome on medical, practical, financial and emotional aspects. In total, the questionnaires of 218 respondents were available for analysis, highlighting owners’ expectations, quality of life, understanding of the disease and encountered difficulties, and identifying weak and strong points regarding owner-veterinary interactions, together with providing several demographic data related to canine Cushing’s syndrome in Flanders and the Netherlands.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Schils, Gaëlle ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health (FARAH) > FARAH: Médecine vétérinaire comparée ; Small Animal Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Hogendoorn, M.; Small Animal Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Stammeleer, L.; Small Animal Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Daminet, S.; Small Animal Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Language :
English
Title :
Cushing’s syndrome in Flanders and the Netherlands: an owner survey
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