Introduction to caregiver burden in the veterinary practice
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1. Introduction to caregiver burden in the veterinary practice
Published 1 February 2022 | Updated 5 June 2025
These papers introduce the concept of caregiver burden and how it relates to our patients and clients, they include both opinion pieces and review articles as well as some research articles, including the development of assessment tools to help assess caregiver burden.
- Joo, S., Park, H., and Chun, M.S. (2025) Pet caregiver burden in South Korea: key influences and the implications for veterinarians. BMC Veterinary Research, 21, no. 331. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04787-9
- Christiansen, S.B. et al (2013) Looking after chronically ill dogs: Impacts on the caregiver’s life. Anthrozoös, 26 (4), pp. 519-533. https://doi.org/10.2752/175303713X13795775536174
- Taylor, S. et al (2022) Online survey of owners’ experiences of medicating their cats at home. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1098612X221083752
- Kogan, L.R. et al (2022) Canine caregivers: paradoxical challenges and rewards. Animals, 12 (9), p. 1074. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12091074
- Kogan, L.R. et al. (2022) Disenfranchised guilt – pet owners’ burden. Animals, 12 (13), p.1690. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12131690
- Goldberg, K.J. (2017) Exploring caregiver burden within a veterinary setting. Veterinary Record, 181 (12), pp. 318-319. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.j4156
- Spitznagel, M.B. et al (2017) Caregiver burden in owners of a sick companion animal: a cross‐sectional observational study. Veterinary Record, 181 (12), pp. 321-321. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.104295
- Spitznagel, M.B. and Carlson, M.D. (2019) Caregiver burden and veterinary client well-being. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 49 (3), pp. 431-444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2019.01.008
- Britton, K. et al (2018) Caregiving for a companion animal compared to a family member: burden and positive experiences in caregivers. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 5, p. 325. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2018.00325
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