Corneal ulcerative disease in dogs under primary veterinary care in England: epidemiology and clinical management

Autor: Dan G. O’Neill, Monica M. Lee, Dave C. Brodbelt, David B. Church, Rick F. Sanchez
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Canine Genetics and Epidemiology, Vol 4, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2052-6687
DOI: 10.1186/s40575-017-0045-5
Popis: Abstract Background Corneal ulcerative disease (CUD) has the potential to adversely affect animal welfare by interfering with vision and causing pain. The study aimed to investigate for the first time the prevalence, breed-based risk factors and clinical management of CUD in the general population of dogs under primary veterinary care in England. Results Of 104,233 dogs attending 110 clinics participating within the VetCompass Programme from January 1st to December 31st 2013, there were 834 confirmed CUD cases (prevalence: 0.80%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.75–0.86). Breeds with the highest prevalence included Pug (5.42% of the breed affected), Boxer (4.98%), Shih Tzu (3.45%), Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (2.49%) and Bulldog (2.41%). Purebred dogs had 2.23 times the odds (95% CI 1.84–2.87, P
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