title: [What clients want from veterinarians following the death of their companion animal. Bobby died, what now?].
abstract: The aim of this investigation is to determine whether Dutch people would appreciate support, either from or via veterinarians following the death of a companion animal. In general, clients believe both local practitioners and specialists, even though they might not have seen the animal more than once, should offer some form of support. Being called by the veterinarian in question, a few days after the death of the animal, was the option that was most appreciated. Twenty one respondents (15%) wished to be able to attend a pet loss support group or call a hotline, following the death of their companion animal. The need to have questions answered by the veterinarian and the role the respondents thought the veterinarian should play following pet loss, were significant factors determining whether use would be made of support offered to them. Other factors included in the survey, such as age, sex and social status were not significant.
authors.affiliation: Faculteit der Diergeneeskunde, Universiteitskliniek voor Gezelschapsdieren, Utrecht.
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Winius
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Endenburg
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D003142:Communication; D003643:Death; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D015277:Hotlines; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
vernacular_title: Wat cliënten van dierenartsen willen na het overlijden van hun gezelschapsdier. Bobje is dood, wat nu?