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Engdahl KS, Brodbelt DC, Cameron C, Church DB, O'Neill DG. English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections. Canine Med Genet 2024; 11:1. [PMID: 38233914 PMCID: PMC10795400 DOI: 10.1186/s40575-023-00136-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The English Cocker Spaniel (ECS) is one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK but information on disorder predisposition and protection is limited. Using anonymised veterinary clinical data from the VetCompass™ Programme, this study aimed to compare disorder predisposition and protection between the ECS and the remaining dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK during 2016. Electronic patient records for random samples of ECS and non-ECS were reviewed. The most common disorders diagnosed during 2016 were extracted and compared using multivariable logistic regression, controlling for confounders. RESULTS The analysis included random samples of 2510/10,313 (24.3%) ECS and 7813/326,552 (2.39%) non-ECS. After accounting for confounding by age, sex, bodyweight within breed-sex, insurance status and veterinary practice group, the ECS had increased odds of 21/43 (48.85%) disorders at fine-level precision, with highest odds for aural discharge (odds ratio (OR) 14.66, 95% confidence interval (CI): 7.73-30.90, P < 0.001) and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (OR 7.64, 95% CI: 4.33-14.14, P < 0.001) and lowest odds for atopic dermatitis (OR 0.14, 95% CI: 0.05-0.31, P < 0.001) and allergy (OR 0.14, 95% CI: 0.06-0.28, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study provides evidence for strong predisposition to aural and ocular disorders and protection from hypersensitivity disorders in the ECS. These results can aid dog owners, breeders, and veterinarians to better monitor health in ECS, and promote earlier diagnosis with improved prognosis. Further, the results can help breeding organisations establish key priorities the health-based reforms of the ECS.
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- Karolina S Engdahl
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, PO Box 7054, 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Pathobiology and Population Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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- Pathobiology and Population Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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- Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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- Pathobiology and Population Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
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Barash NR, Lashnits E, Kern ZT, Tolbert MK, Lunn KF. Outcomes of esophageal and gastric bone foreign bodies in dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2022; 36:500-507. [PMID: 35156732 PMCID: PMC8965252 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Objectives Animals Methods Results Conclusions and Clinical Importance
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- Nanelle R. Barash
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University Raleigh North Carolina USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University Raleigh North Carolina USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University Raleigh North Carolina USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University Raleigh North Carolina USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University Raleigh North Carolina USA
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Carey Beer AJ, Hernon T, Halfacree Z, Mullins RA, Moores A, de la Puerta B, Timmermans J, Shales C, Goh D, Best E, Bristow P. Complications associated with and outcome of surgical intervention for treatment of esophageal foreign bodies in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2022; 260:622-627. [PMID: 34986116 DOI: 10.2460/javma.21.01.0060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify complications associated with and short- and long-term outcomes of surgical intervention for treatment of esophageal foreign bodies (EFBs) in dogs. ANIMALS 63 client-owned dogs. PROCEDURES Patient records from 9 veterinary hospitals were reviewed to identify dogs that underwent surgery for removal of an EFB or treatment or an associated esophageal perforation between 2007 and 2019. Long-term follow-up data were obtained via a client questionnaire. RESULTS 54 of the 63 (85.7%) dogs underwent surgery after an unsuccessful minimally invasive procedure or subsequent evidence of esophageal perforation was identified. Esophageal perforation was present at the time of surgery in 42 (66.7%) dogs. Most dogs underwent a left intercostal thoracotomy (37/63 [58.7%]). Intraoperative complications occurred in 18 (28.6%) dogs, and 28 (50%) dogs had a postoperative complication. Postoperative complications were minor in 14 of the 28 (50%) dogs. Dehiscence of the esophagotomy occurred in 3 dogs. Forty-seven (74.6%) dogs survived to discharge. Presence of esophageal perforation preoperatively, undergoing a thoracotomy, and whether a gastrostomy tube was placed were significantly associated with not surviving to discharge. Follow-up information was available for 38 of 47 dogs (80.9%; mean follow-up time, 46.5 months). Infrequent vomiting or regurgitation was reported by 5 of 20 (25%) owners, with 1 dog receiving medication. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggested that surgical management of EFBs can be associated with a high success rate. Surgery should be considered when an EFB cannot be removed safely with minimally invasive methods or esophageal perforation is present.
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- Andrew James Carey Beer
- 1Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England.,2Langford Vets, Langford, Bristol, England
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- 2Langford Vets, Langford, Bristol, England
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- 3Davies Veterinary Specialists, Higham Gobion, Hertfordshire, England
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- 4Section of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- 5Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists Ltd, Winchester, Hampshire, England
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- 7Vets Now 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland
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- 8Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service, Solihull, West Midlands, England
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- 9Peninsula Vet Care Emergency and Referral Hospital, Mornington, Victoria, Australia
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- 10Rowe Referrals, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, England
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- 11Dick White Referrals, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire, England
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Cock G, Darby S, Freeman DE, Gomez DE. Endoscopic-guided Esophageal Foreign Body Removal in a Donkey. J Equine Vet Sci 2021; 105:103696. [PMID: 34607687 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Esophageal obstruction is a common disorder in equids usually caused by intraluminal impaction with roughage and/or other feed material. Esophageal obstructions can also be caused by foreign bodies, but they are rarely reported and information regarding diagnosis and management is lacking. This report describes an esophageal obstruction in a donkey caused by a metallic foreign body removed using endoscopic guidance. Recognition of the foreign body facilitated treatment and underscores the importance of imaging in such cases to prevent dislodgement of the object to more aboral sites where access would be limited, or gastrointestinal tract injury could be fatal.
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- Gemma Cock
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl; Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada..
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Phillips V, Allerton F, Robinson W. Oesophageal dysmotility in a dog following surgical correction of an oesophageal perforation. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Shirley UK
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Johnston L, Mackay B, King T, Krockenberger MB, Malik R, Tebb A. Abdominal cryptococcosis in dogs and cats: 38 cases (2000-2018). J Small Anim Pract 2020; 62:19-27. [PMID: 33107069 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To report the clinical presentation, laboratory and imaging findings, treatment and outcome of abdominal cryptococcosis in dogs and cats in Australia. MATERIALS AND METHODS Canine and feline cases from Australia were retrospectively identified (2000 to 2018) via laboratory and referral centre searches for abdominal cryptococcosis diagnosed by cytology (needle aspirates) or histopathology (biopsy or necropsy) of abdominal organs/tissues. Signalment, presenting complaints, clinical signs, laboratory findings, medical imaging, latex cryptococcal antigen agglutination test (LCAT) titres, treatment and outcome data was collected. RESULTS Thirty-eight cases were included (35 dogs, three cats) in the study. Median age of presentation was 2 years for dogs and 6 years for cats. Common presenting complaints included vomiting (23/38), lethargy (19/38) and inappetence/anorexia (15/38). Abdominal ultrasound (25/38 cases) revealed mesenteric and intestinal lesions in most of the cases. On surgical exploration, seven cases had an intestinal lesion associated with an intussusception. Nineteen cases had a pre-treatment LCAT performed, with a median initial titre of 1:2048 (range 1:2 to 65,536). Twenty-four cases (23 dogs, one cat) received treatment, either medical, surgical or both. Median survival time for cases with combined medical and surgical treatment, surgical treatment alone or medical treatment alone was 730, 140 and 561 days, respectively. Eleven remain alive at the time of follow up. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Abdominal cryptococcosis although rare should be a considered as a diagnostic possibility in an especially young dog presenting with gastro-intestinal signs. Older dogs can also present with this condition and should not be euthanised based on imaging alone due to the likenesses with neoplasia. With appropriate treatment and monitoring many dogs may have a prolonged survival period and some may be cured.
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- L Johnston
- Department of Internal Medicine, Veterinary Specialist Services, Carrara, 4211, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Veterinary Specialist Services, Carrara, 4211, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Veterinary Specialist Services, Carrara, 4211, Australia
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- Sydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006, Australia
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- Centre for Veterinary Education, The University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006, Australia.,School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, 2678, Australia
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- Western Australian Veterinary Emergency and Speciality, Success, 6164, Australia
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