Posts Tagged ‘Companion Animal Welfare’
AHPC Study Finds Veterinary Communication Shapes Pet Caregivers’ End-of-Life Experiences
A study published in Human-Animal Interactions by Lori Kogan, PhD, AHPC co-director, and Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CPEV, demonstrates that the quality of communication between veterinary teams and pet caregivers plays a critical role in shaping end-of-life (EOL) experiences. Surveying 802 U.S. dog and cat caregivers who had recently participated in EOL decision-making for a…
Read MoreNew AHPC Study Highlights Widespread Client Aggression Toward Veterinarians
A new study published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research by AHPC Co- Director Lori Kogan, PhD, and collaborator Mark Rishniw, PhD, reveals that client- perpetrated aggression is a near-universal occupational experience among veterinarians, with substantial psychological and professional consequences. Surveying 1,125 veterinarians, the study found that 99% had experienced verbal abuse from clients,…
Read MoreAHPC Study Identifies What Works—and What’s Needed—to Address Animal Cruelty Nationwide
A new study from researchers at Colorado State University’s Animal-Human Policy Center examines what helps—and hinders—efforts to address animal cruelty and neglect across the United States. Drawing on interviews with professionals working on animal cruelty cases in 14 states, the research highlights proven strategies, persistent challenges, and critical resource gaps in current animal protection systems.…
Read MoreNew AHPC Study Reveals Gaps in Pet Owners’ Preparedness for Heat and Disasters
A study published in Human-Animal Interactions, conducted by AHPC co-director Dr Lori Kogan and colleagues, highlights areas of concern related to how U.S. dog owners care for their dogs during extreme heat and environmental disasters. The researchers surveyed more than 400 owners and found that while many owners recognize obvious signs of heat stress, few can identify…
Read MoreAHPC Study Finds Cancer Patients Face Hidden Stress Over Caring for Pets
A new study conducted by Dr Kogan, AHPC co-director, and colleagues, published in Cancer Nursing sheds light on an often-overlooked challenge for people undergoing cancer treatment: the stress of caring for beloved pets. Researchers surveyed nearly 1,000 cancer survivors who owned dogs or cats and found that while pets provided comfort and emotional support, they also created…
Read MoreVeterinary Workforce and Access to Veterinary Care Challenges in Colorado
Objectives: Funders/Collaborators: Funded in house, in collaboration with College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, CSU Products:
Read MoreIntegrating Pets into Human Health and Social Services
Objectives: We are examining how pets play a role in people’s decisions to seek out human health and social services, and what resources are available and needed to help people care for and keep their pets during difficult times. We are conducting surveys of human health and social service providers to understand: Funders/Collaborators: Human Animal Bond…
Read MorePetSmart opens walk-in pet care clinics at two Colorado locations amid veterinarian shortage
Denver 7 article by Sam Peña
Read MoreColorado’s veterinary shortage: Animals being euthanized as owners struggle with costs, professionals labor to meet demand
Denver Gazette article by Kelly Hayes
Read MoreColorado veterinary professionals outline access, workforce challenges and potential solutions
CSU SOURCE article by Jayme DeLoss
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