The Dog Aging Project End of Life Survey reveals owners’ perceptions of canine death and highlights areas to improve client education

Understanding end-of-life factors that are important to dog owners enables veterinarians to thoughtfully educate clients and optimally care for and support aging dogs and their families.

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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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2026-03-11
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https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0863
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Human-Animal Interaction Studies
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The Dog Aging Project End of Life Survey reveals owners’ perceptions of canine death and highlights areas to improve client education

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The Dog Aging Project End of Life Survey reveals owners’ perceptions of canine death and highlights areas to improve client education

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Abstract

Understanding end-of-life factors that are important to dog owners enables veterinarians to thoughtfully educate clients and optimally care for and support aging dogs and their families.

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