Citations & Sources

This page collects the citations that used to appear directly beneath each claim on our resource pages. They're organized below by source page, then by the section and card they supported, in the same order they originally appeared.

Finley & Jordan's Story

Sources cited on the About page, where Finley's story is told in full.

Finley's Adrenal Nodule and Blood Pressure

Finley & Jordan's Story → adrenal nodule paragraph

  1. van Bokhorst KL, Galac S, Kooistra HS, de Grauw JC, Teske E, Grinwis GCM, van Nimwegen SA. Laparoscopic vs. open adrenalectomy: perioperative data and survival analysis in 70 dogs with an adrenal tumor. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2023;10:1156801. doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1156801 free full text
  2. von Dehn BJ, Nelson RW, Feldman EC, Griffey SM. Pheochromocytoma and hyperadrenocorticism in dogs: six cases (1982-1992). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 1995;207(3):322-324.

The Finley Initiative

Sources cited on The Finley Initiative, our page on stroke in dogs.

Stroke (CVA): List of Signs to Watch For

Recognizing the Signs → “Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)” card

  1. Thomsen B, Garosi L, Skerritt G, et al. Neurological signs in 23 dogs with suspected rostral cerebellar ischaemic stroke. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica. 2016;58(1):40. doi.org/10.1186/s13028-016-0219-2 free full text
  2. Danciu CG, Gonçalves R, Caldero CJ, et al. Comorbidities, long-term outcome and poststroke epilepsy associated with ischemic stroke – A multicenter observational study of 125 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2025;39(1):e17291. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17291 free full text
  3. Garosi L, McConnell JF, Platt SR, et al. Clinical and topographic magnetic resonance characteristics of suspected brain infarction in 40 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2006;20(2):311-321. doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2006.tb02862.x

Blood Clots (Thromboembolism): List of Signs to Watch For

Recognizing the Signs → “Blood Clots (Thromboembolism)” card

  1. Pulmonary Thromboembolism in Dogs. Merck Veterinary Manual (Dog Owners edition). Accessed August 26, 2026. merckvetmanual.com
  2. Johnson LR, Lappin MR, Baker DC. Pulmonary thromboembolism in 29 dogs: 1985-1995. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 1999;13(4):338-345. doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.1999.tb02192.x
  3. Ruehl M, Lynch AM, O'Toole TE, et al. Outcome and treatments of dogs with aortic thrombosis: 100 cases (1997-2014). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2020;34(5):1759-1767. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15874 free full text

Onset, Timing & Outcomes Note

Recognizing the Signs → paragraph below the two signs cards (sudden onset, worsening over a day or two, comorbidities, survival rates)

  1. Wessmann A, Chandler K, Garosi L. Ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in the dog. The Veterinary Journal. 2009;180(3):290-303. doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.12.023
  2. Garosi LS, McConnell JF, Platt SR, et al. Results of diagnostic investigations and long-term outcome of 33 dogs with brain infarction (2000–2004). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2005;19(5):725-731. doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2005.tb02752.x
  3. Arnold SA, Platt SR, Gendron KP, West FD. Imaging ischemic and hemorrhagic disease of the brain in dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2020;7:279. doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00279 free full text
  4. Danciu CG, Gonçalves R, Caldero CJ, et al. Comorbidities, long-term outcome and poststroke epilepsy associated with ischemic stroke – A multicenter observational study of 125 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2025;39(1):e17291. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17291 free full text
  5. Gredal H, Toft N, Westrup U, et al. Survival and clinical outcome of dogs with ischaemic stroke. The Veterinary Journal. 2013;196(3):408-413. doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.10.018

A Stroke Is Not the Only Thing That Looks Like a Stroke

Recognizing the Signs → “A Stroke Is Not the Only Thing That Looks Like a Stroke” (old dog vestibular disease, brain tumors)

  1. Orlandi R, Gutierrez-Quintana R, Carletti B, et al. Clinical signs, MRI findings and outcome in dogs with peripheral vestibular disease: a retrospective study. BMC Veterinary Research. 2020;16(1):159. doi.org/10.1186/s12917-020-02366-8 free full text
  2. Snyder JM, Shofer FS, Van Winkle TJ, et al. Canine intracranial primary neoplasia: 173 cases (1986-2003). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2006;20(3):669-675. doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2006.tb02913.x
  3. Kishimoto TE, Uchida K, Chambers JK, et al. A retrospective survey on canine intracranial tumors between 2007 and 2017. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science. 2020;82(1):77-83. doi.org/10.1292/jvms.19-0486 free full text

Stroke: Ischemic, Hemorrhagic & Risk Factors

Understanding Stroke & Blood Clots → “Stroke.” card

  1. Arnold SA, Platt SR, Gendron KP, West FD. Imaging Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Disease of the Brain in Dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2020;7:279. doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00279 free full text

Embolism: Aortic & Pulmonary Thromboembolism

Understanding Stroke & Blood Clots → “Embolism.” card

  1. Ruehl M, Lynch AM, O'Toole TE, et al. Outcome and treatments of dogs with aortic thrombosis: 100 cases (1997–2014). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2020;34(5):1759-1767. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15874 free full text
  2. Pulmonary Thromboembolism in Dogs. Merck Veterinary Manual (Dog Owners edition). merckvetmanual.com

Make the Most of Every Appointment

Working With Your Vet → appointment checklist card (urinalysis, referrals, imaging)

  1. Danciu CG, Gonçalves R, Caldero CJ, et al. Comorbidities, long-term outcome and poststroke epilepsy associated with ischemic stroke – A multicenter observational study of 125 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2025;39(1):e17291. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17291 free full text
  2. Arnold SA, Platt SR, Gendron KP, West FD. Imaging ischemic and hemorrhagic disease of the brain in dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2020;7:279. doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00279 free full text
  3. Ruehl M, Lynch AM, O'Toole TE, et al. Outcome and treatments of dogs with aortic thrombosis: 100 cases (1997-2014). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2020;34(5):1759-1767. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15874 free full text
  4. Wessmann A, Chandler K, Garosi L. Ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in the dog. The Veterinary Journal. 2009;180(3):290-303. doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.12.023
  5. Kang BT, Lee JH, Jung DI, et al. Canine model of ischemic stroke with permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion: clinical and histopathological findings. Journal of Veterinary Science. 2007;8(4):369-376. doi.org/10.4142/jvs.2007.8.4.369 free full text

What to Expect Over Time

Working With Your Vet → “What to Expect Over Time” outlook card (survival, recurrence, seizures, quality of life)

  1. Danciu CG, Gonçalves R, Caldero CJ, et al. Comorbidities, long-term outcome and poststroke epilepsy associated with ischemic stroke – A multicenter observational study of 125 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2025;39(1):e17291. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17291 free full text

Supporting Recovery at Home

Home Care & Recovery → home care list (electroacupuncture bullet)

  1. Hayashi AM, Matera JM, Fonseca Pinto ACBC. Evaluation of electroacupuncture treatment for thoracolumbar intervertebral disk disease in dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2007;231(6):913-918. doi.org/10.2460/javma.231.6.913
  2. Joaquim JGF, Luna SPL, Brondani JT, et al. Comparison of decompressive surgery, electroacupuncture, and decompressive surgery followed by electroacupuncture for the treatment of dogs with intervertebral disk disease with long-standing severe neurologic deficits. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2010;236(11):1225-1229. doi.org/10.2460/javma.236.11.1225

What Jordan Davis Does During a Close Call

Home Care & Recovery → “What Jordan Davis Does During a Close Call” box (blood pressure step)

  1. Danciu CG, Gonçalves R, Caldero CJ, et al. Comorbidities, long-term outcome and poststroke epilepsy associated with ischemic stroke – A multicenter observational study of 125 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2025;39(1):e17291. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17291 free full text

The Feline Stroke Initiative

Sources cited on Feline Stroke Initiative, our resource page for feline stroke and embolism.

Call Your Vet the Same Day if You See Any of These

Recognizing the Signs → “Call Your Vet the Same Day” card

  1. Moretto L, Beckmann K, Günther C, et al. Manifestations of hypertensive encephalopathy in cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2023;25(2). doi.org/10.1177/1098612X231153357 free full text
  2. Brown CA, Munday JS, Mathur S, et al. Hypertensive encephalopathy in cats with reduced renal function. Veterinary Pathology. 2005;42(5):642-649. doi.org/10.1354/vp.42-5-642
  3. Altay UM, Skerritt GC, Hilbe M, et al. Feline cerebrovascular disease: clinical and histopathologic findings in 16 cats. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 2011;47(2):89-97. doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-5480
  4. Maggio F, DeFrancesco TC, Atkins CE, et al. Ocular lesions associated with systemic hypertension in cats: 69 cases (1985-1998). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2000;217(5):695-702. doi.org/10.2460/javma.2000.217.695
  5. Platt SR. Altered states of consciousness in small animals. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice. 2014;44(6):1039-1058. doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.07.012
  6. Whittaker DE, Drees R, Beltran E. MRI and clinical characteristics of suspected cerebrovascular accident in nine cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2018;20(8):674-684. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17723775 free full text

Blood Clots Are a Different Emergency, With Their Own Signs

Recognizing the Signs → “Blood Clots Are a Different Emergency” card

  1. Borgeat K, Wright J, Garrod O, et al. Arterial thromboembolism in 250 cats in general practice: 2004-2012. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2014;28(1):102-108. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.12249 free full text
  2. Smith SA, Tobias AH, Jacob KA, et al. Arterial thromboembolism in cats: acute crisis in 127 cases (1992-2001) and long-term management with low-dose aspirin in 24 cases. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2003;17(1):73-83. doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2003.tb01326.x

Which Cats Are Most at Risk

Recognizing the Signs → “Which Cats Are Most at Risk” list

  1. Taylor SS, Sparkes AH, Briscoe K, et al. ISFM consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of hypertension in cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2017;19(3):288-303. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17693500 free full text
  2. Brown CA, Munday JS, Mathur S, et al. Hypertensive encephalopathy in cats with reduced renal function. Veterinary Pathology. 2005;42(5):642-649. doi.org/10.1354/vp.42-5-642
  3. American Association of Feline Practitioners. Hypertension Educational Toolkit: Clinical Signs. Accessed August 26, 2026. catvets.com/resource/hypertension-toolkit-clinical-signs
  4. Stammeleer L, Xifra P, Serrano SI, et al. Blood pressure in hyperthyroid cats before and after radioiodine treatment. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2024;38(3):1359-1369. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17032 free full text
  5. Luis Fuentes V, Abbott J, Chetboul V, et al. ACVIM consensus statement guidelines for the classification, diagnosis, and management of cardiomyopathies in cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2020;34(3):1062-1077. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15745 free full text
  6. Stokol T, Brooks M, Rush JE, et al. Hypercoagulability in cats with cardiomyopathy. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2008;22(3):546-552. doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2008.0098.x
  7. Merck Veterinary Manual (MSD Veterinary Manual). Anticoagulant Rodenticide Poisoning in Animals. Accessed September 4, 2026. msdvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/anticoagulant-rodenticide-poisoning-in-animals

What Catching It Early Actually Looks Like

Recognizing the Signs → “What Catching It Early Actually Looks Like” checklist

  1. Acierno MJ, Brown S, Coleman AE, et al. ACVIM consensus statement: guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2018;32(6):1803-1822. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15331 free full text
  2. American Association of Feline Practitioners. Hypertension Educational Toolkit: Clinical Signs. Accessed August 26, 2026. catvets.com/resource/hypertension-toolkit-clinical-signs
  3. Taylor SS, Sparkes AH, Briscoe K, et al. ISFM consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of hypertension in cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2017;19(3):288-303. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17693500 free full text
  4. Luis Fuentes V, Abbott J, Chetboul V, et al. ACVIM consensus statement guidelines for the classification, diagnosis, and management of cardiomyopathies in cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2020;34(3):1062-1077. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15745 free full text
  5. Altay UM, Skerritt GC, Hilbe M, et al. Feline cerebrovascular disease: clinical and histopathologic findings in 16 cats. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 2011;47(2):89-97. doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-5480
  6. Smith SA, Tobias AH, Jacob KA, et al. Arterial thromboembolism in cats: acute crisis in 127 cases (1992-2001) and long-term management with low-dose aspirin in 24 cases. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2003;17(1):73-83. doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2003.tb01326.x

A Stroke Is Not the Only Thing That Looks Like a Stroke

Recognizing the Signs → “A Stroke Is Not the Only Thing That Looks Like a Stroke” (vestibular disease, brain tumors)

  1. Negrin A, Cherubini GB, Lamb C, et al. Clinical signs, magnetic resonance imaging findings and outcome in 77 cats with vestibular disease: a retrospective study. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2010;12(4):291-299. doi.org/10.1016/j.jfms.2009.10.001 free full text
  2. Troxel MT, Vite CH, Van Winkle TJ, et al. Feline intracranial neoplasia: retrospective review of 160 cases (1985-2001). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2003;17(6):850-859. doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2003.tb02525.x
  3. Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology. Brain tumors: feline. Accessed August 26, 2026. vsso.org/brain-tumors-feline

Stroke: Ischemic & Hemorrhagic

Understanding Stroke & Embolism → “Stroke.” card

  1. Garosi LS. Cerebrovascular disease in dogs and cats. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice. 2010;40(1):65-79. doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2009.09.001
  2. Altay UM, Skerritt GC, Hilbe M, et al. Feline cerebrovascular disease: clinical and histopathologic findings in 16 cats. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 2011;47(2):89-97. doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-5480
  3. Whittaker DE, Drees R, Beltran E. MRI and clinical characteristics of suspected cerebrovascular accident in nine cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2018;20(8):674-684. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17723775 free full text

Embolism: Aortic & Pulmonary Thromboembolism

Understanding Stroke & Embolism → “Embolism.” card

  1. Luis Fuentes V. Arterial thromboembolism: risks, realities and a rational first-line approach. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2012;14(7):459-470. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X12451547 free full text
  2. Borgeat K, Wright J, Garrod O, et al. Arterial thromboembolism in 250 cats in general practice: 2004-2012. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2014;28(1):102-108. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.12249 free full text
  3. Goggs R, Benigni L, Fuentes VL, et al. Pulmonary thromboembolism. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 2009;19(1):30-52. doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-4431.2009.00388.x

Make the Most of Every Appointment

Working With Your Vet → appointment checklist card

  1. Taylor SS, Sparkes AH, Briscoe K, et al. ISFM consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of hypertension in cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2017;19(3):288-303. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17693500 free full text
  2. Acierno MJ, Brown S, Coleman AE, et al. ACVIM consensus statement: guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2018;32(6):1803-1822. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15331 free full text
  3. Luis Fuentes V. Arterial thromboembolism: risks, realities and a rational first-line approach. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2012;14(7):459-470. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X12451547 free full text
  4. Whittaker DE, Drees R, Beltran E. MRI and clinical characteristics of suspected cerebrovascular accident in nine cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2018;20(8):674-684. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17723775 free full text
  5. Cornell Feline Health Center. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Accessed September 4, 2026. vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy
  6. Luis Fuentes V, Abbott J, Chetboul V, et al. ACVIM consensus statement guidelines for the classification, diagnosis, and management of cardiomyopathies in cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2020;34(3):1062-1077. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15745 free full text

What to Expect Over Time

Working With Your Vet → “What to Expect Over Time” outlook card

  1. Borgeat K, Wright J, Garrod O, et al. Arterial thromboembolism in 250 cats in general practice: 2004-2012. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2014;28(1):102-108. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.12249 free full text
  2. Smith SA, Tobias AH, Jacob KA, et al. Arterial thromboembolism in cats: acute crisis in 127 cases (1992-2001) and long-term management with low-dose aspirin in 24 cases. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2003;17(1):73-83. doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2003.tb01326.x
  3. Whittaker DE, Drees R, Beltran E. MRI and clinical characteristics of suspected cerebrovascular accident in nine cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2018;20(8):674-684. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17723775 free full text

Supporting Recovery at Home

Home Care & Recovery → home care list (rehabilitation and pain relief bullets)

  1. Gallucci A, Dragone L, Al Kafaji T, et al. Outcome in cats with acute onset of severe thoracolumbar spinal cord injury following physical rehabilitation. Veterinary Sciences. 2021;8(2):22. doi.org/10.3390/vetsci8020022 free full text
  2. Luis Fuentes V. Arterial thromboembolism: risks, realities and a rational first-line approach. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2012;14(7):459-470. doi.org/10.1177/1098612X12451547 free full text

Find a Mobile Veterinarian

Sources cited on Find a Mobile Veterinarian, our directory of mobile vets and clinics that make house calls.

Get Blood Pressure Checked at Home When You Can

Find a Mobile Veterinarian → “Get Blood Pressure Checked at Home When You Can” box (situational hypertension, hypertension as a stroke comorbidity)

  1. Acierno MJ, Brown S, Coleman AE, et al. ACVIM consensus statement: guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2018;32(6):1803-1822. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15331 free full text
  2. Kallet AJ, Cowgill LD, Kass PH. Comparison of blood pressure measurements obtained in dogs by use of indirect oscillometry in a veterinary clinic versus at home. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 1997;210(5):651-654. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9054993
  3. Belew AM, Barlett T, Brown SA. Evaluation of the white-coat effect in cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 1999;13(2):134-142. doi.org/10.1892/0891-6640(1999)013<0134:eotwce>2.3.co;2
  4. Danciu CG, Gonçalves R, Caldero CJ, et al. Comorbidities, long-term outcome and poststroke epilepsy associated with ischemic stroke – A multicenter observational study of 125 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2025;39(1):e17291. doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17291 free full text
  5. Negrin A, Taeymans ONJ, Spencer SE, Cherubini GB. Presumed caudal cerebellar artery infarction in three cats: neurological signs, MRI findings, and outcome. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2018;5:155. doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2018.00155 free full text

Pet Loss and Grief Support

Sources cited on Pet Loss and Grief Support, our guide to anticipatory grief, caregiver burden, hospice care, and support after a pet dies.

Anticipatory Grief and Caregiver Burden

Pet Loss and Grief Support → “Anticipatory Grief and Caregiver Burden” card (caregiver burden in owners of sick pets, anticipatory grief measured separately, the link between them, vets asking about caregiving)

  1. Spitznagel MB, Jacobson DM, Cox MD, Carlson MD. Caregiver burden in owners of a sick companion animal: a cross-sectional observational study. Veterinary Record. 2017;181(12):321. doi.org/10.1136/vr.104295
  2. Spitznagel MB, Anderson JR, Marchitelli B, Sislak MD, Bibbo J, Carlson MD. Owner quality of life, caregiver burden and anticipatory grief: how they differ, why it matters. Veterinary Record. 2021;188(9):e74. doi.org/10.1002/vetr.74
  3. Taylor TL, Tuke J, Hazel SJ. ‘With great love comes great grief’: exploring anticipatory grief and canine cognitive dysfunction. Veterinary Record. Published online December 30, 2025. doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70215

Palliative Care and Hospice Care

Pet Loss and Grief Support → “Palliative Care and Hospice Care” card (definitions, family support, care at home)

  1. Bishop G, Cooney K, Cox S, et al. 2016 AAHA/IAAHPC end-of-life care guidelines. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 2016;52(6):341-356. doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6637

Tracking Quality of Life

Pet Loss and Grief Support → “Tracking Quality of Life” card (HHHHHMM scale and scoring, tracking over time, limited formal testing of quality of life tools)

  1. Villalobos AE. Supportive care for people with disabilities as working partnerships with their assistance dogs are ending: a perspective from veterinary oncology. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 2019;6:309. doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2019.00309 free full text
  2. Lavan RP. Development and validation of a survey for quality of life assessment by owners of healthy dogs. The Veterinary Journal. 2013;197(3):578-582. doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.03.021
  3. Belshaw Z, Asher L, Harvey ND, Dean RS. Quality of life assessment in domestic dogs: an evidence-based rapid review. The Veterinary Journal. 2015;206(2):203-212. doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2015.07.016 free full text

Things to Decide Ahead of Time

Pet Loss and Grief Support → “Things to Decide Ahead of Time” box (owner choice, home euthanasia, being present, guilt and planning)

  1. Bishop G, Cooney K, Cox S, et al. 2016 AAHA/IAAHPC end-of-life care guidelines. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 2016;52(6):341-356. doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6637
  2. Kogan LR, Currin-McCulloch J, Jafarian S, Klein E, Cooney K. “Learning to live without him in my home when a piece of my heart went with him”: end-of-life decision-making experiences of companion animal caregivers. Animals. 2026;16(18):2890. doi.org/10.3390/ani16182890 free full text
  3. Spitznagel MB, Marchitelli B, Gardner M, Carlson MD. Euthanasia from the veterinary client's perspective: psychosocial contributors to euthanasia decision making. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice. 2020;50(3):591-605. doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2019.12.008

Grief for a Pet Is Real Grief

Pet Loss and Grief Support → “Grief for a Pet Is Real Grief” card (grief intensity, disenfranchised grief)

  1. Bishop G, Cooney K, Cox S, et al. 2016 AAHA/IAAHPC end-of-life care guidelines. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 2016;52(6):341-356. doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6637
  2. Cleary M, West S, Thapa DK, Westman M, Vesk K, Kornhaber R. Grieving the loss of a pet: a qualitative systematic review. Death Studies. 2022;46(9):2167-2178. doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2021.1901799
  3. Park RM, Royal KD, Gruen ME. A literature review: pet bereavement and coping mechanisms. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 2023;26(3):285-299. doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2021.1934839