THE PROBLEM: Chemotherapy side effects can affect dogs' quality of life and be a severe risk to their health if not identified quickly. This situation can also bring emotional stress and increased costs for owners caring for sick pets
THE PROJECT: To tackle these challenges, researchers developed an online questionnaire to help families and veterinarians monitor a dog's symptoms and well-being. In this study, the team and their partners at AURA Veterinary will test the questionnaire to ensure it accurately measures side effects and quality of life, provides consistent results and is safe without missing any essential clinical symptoms. This involves real-world testing with feedback from 100 families with dogs undergoing chemotherapy.
POTENTIAL IMPACT: If successful, this new assessment tool could help improve overall dog health during chemotherapy and provide a better understanding of how symptoms change over time to enhance patient care.
Study ID
D24CA-019
Study Status
Active
Grant amount awarded
$128,419
Grant recipient
University of Surrey
Study country
United Kingdom
Investigator
Jenny Harris, PhD, MSC, BSc
Study category
Cancer