Fellow Creatures: What is Caregiver Burden for People with Pets?

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I've got a new post on my Fellow Creatures blog at Psychology Today.

A woman lies on the couch with her Shiba Inu dog
Photo: Meruyert Gonollu/Shutterstock


By Zazie Todd, PhD

We tend to have a rosy perspective on pets and think of the many benefits they can bring to our lives. But for many people, sooner or later there comes a point where the pet is sick or has a behavior issue. As well as being hard for the pet, this is difficult for the pet guardian too.

So I wrote about what this is, and how it can help to talk about it. Read the post here: What is caregiver burden for people with pets? 


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