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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Human-Animal Interactions
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Companion dog ownership is prevalent in the U.S.
  • Dogs age faster than humans, necessitating senior care.
  • Limited research exists on the impact of caring for aging dogs on guardians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the experiences and perceptions of dog guardians caring for aging dogs.
  • To understand the multifaceted impact of senior dog care on owners' lives.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory mixed-methods design.
  • Online anonymous survey administered to 284 dog guardians.

Main Results:

  • Caring for an aging dog shares similarities with caring for human family members.
  • The experience involves both positive and negative factors for guardians.
  • The process can enhance the human-animal bond and create lasting memories.

Conclusions:

  • Caring for aging dogs is a complex journey for guardians.
  • This caregiving role offers opportunities for profound human-animal connection.
  • Further research is needed to support guardians of senior dogs.