A non-randomized pilot study to test the feasibility of developing a frailty scale for pet cats

A non-randomized pilot study to test the feasibility of developing a frailty scale for pet cats

IntroductionHuman frailty has long been studied and dozens of “frailty scales” have been developed, but equivalent research is more limited in cats. This pilot study aimed to determine the feasibility of recruiting and retaining veterinary practices and owners, collecting study data, and analyzing r...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth J. Colleran, Mikel M. Delgado, Yunyi Ren, Alexander J. German, Margaret E. Gruen, Danièlle A. Gunn-Moore, Kathleen Romanowski, Wendy Simpson, Christine Kirnos, Kathleen Keefe Ternes, Judy Karnia, Marybeth Temples, Sandra L. Taylor, Melissa Bain, C. A. Tony Buffington
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
feline
senior
comorbidities
quality of life
end of life
palliative care
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1549566/full
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