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What is ‘Pet Munchausen’?

A study suggests a form of Munchausen syndrome by proxy may be driving some owners to invent symp...

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14.49 9 Apr 2026


What is ‘Pet Munchausen’?


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14.49 9 Apr 2026


A study suggests a form of Munchausen syndrome by proxy may be driving some owners to invent symptoms or deliberately harm their animals…

A study of around 90 veterinary surgeries in the Netherlands found that 83 per cent of veterinarians and technicians were familiar with the phenomenon.

Joining Seán to discuss this is Registered Veterinary Nurse and Founder of Salty Dogs Kerry, Kathryn Scroope.


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