Predictors of owner response to companion animal death in 177 clients from 14 practices in Ontario.
Predictors of owner response to companion animal death in 177 clients from 14 practices in Ontario.
Cindy L. Adams,Brenda N. Bonnett,Alan H. Meek
2000 · DOI: 10.2460/JAVMA.2000.217.1303
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 162 Citations
TLDR
Bivariate and multivariate analyses highlighted the impact owners' attitudes about euthanasia and professional intervention by the veterinary team had on reactions to pet death and indicate that grief for pets is different than grief associated with other losses.