Perceptions and attitudes towards companion animal brain banking in pet owners: A UK pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Detailed analysis of archived brain tissue is fundamental to advancing the understanding of neurological disease. The development of the UK Brain Bank Network (UBBN) has provided an invaluable resource to facilitate such research in the human medical field. Similar resources are needed in veterinary medicine. However, collection and archiving of companion animal brain tissue is a potentially sensitive area for pet owners and veterinary professionals.

Methods

Using an online survey, we aimed to study pet owners' perceptions of brain banking. The survey included information on respondents, their views on organ donation, the UBBN and the Royal Veterinary College's Companion Animal Brain Bank (RVC CABB).

Results

In total 185 respondents were included. The use o

SUBMITTER: Cardy TJA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9142818 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature