Cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in senior and geriatric dogs.

ABSTRACT: Advancements in veterinary medicine have resulted in increased life spans for dogs, necessitating a better understanding of quality of life for older dogs. This study aimed to evaluate quality of life (QoL) progression and its potential association with mortality in senior and geriatric dogs. The Canine Owner-Reported Quality of Life Questionnaire (CORQ), consisting of 17 questions across four domains (vitality, companionship, pain, and mobility) was employed. Higher scores indicated better quality of life, with 7 as the highest potential score for each question. In a cross-sectional analysis including 92 dogs, we found an inverse correlation between overall CORQ (and all domain scores) and fractional lifespan. The domain of vitality demonstrated the lowest scores, while companionship exhi

SUBMITTER: Mondino A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11373860 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature