Clinical Veterinarians’ Perceptions about Sexes and Breeds of Dogs Involved in Aggressiveness in Montevideo, Uruguay

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-207
Author(s):  
Paul Ruiz Santos ◽  
María Belino ◽  
Ruben Rijo ◽  
José Piaggio ◽  
Juan Pablo Damián
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Behavioral Problem ◽  
German Shepherd ◽  
Sex Effect ◽  
Cocker Spaniel

Abstract Aggression is the most common dog behavioral problem, with important implications for public health. The aim of this study was to determine the perception of veterinarian clinicians of Montevideo regarding canine aggression, the sex effect, and the main breeds involved. One hundred veterinary clinics of Montevideo city were randomly selected to complete a survey about aggressiveness in dogs. Most veterinarians opined that males are more involved than females in canine aggression and that the Pit bull, the German Shepherd, and Uruguayan Cimarron breeds were the most involved in both types of aggression considered (between canines and towards people), while the Cocker Spaniel breed was involved in aggression towards humans and the Rottweiler breed in aggression between dogs. This work highlights that both veterinarians and other experts within the community identify the Uruguayan Cimarron as being aggressive, which indicates that the behavior of this breed may be of particular concern.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of Dog Bite Incidents in Chile: Factors Related to the Patterns of Human-Dog Relationship

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Carmen Luz Barrios ◽  
Carlos Bustos-López ◽  
Carlos Pavletic ◽  
Alonso Parra ◽  
Macarena Vidal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Dog Bite ◽  
German Shepherd ◽  
Public Health Facilities ◽  
Dog Bites ◽  
Secondary Infections ◽  
Psychological Injuries ◽  
Animal Bites

Dog bites are one of the main public health problems. They produce important consequences for those who suffer them (physical and psychological injuries, secondary infections, sequelae, risk of transmission of zoonoses and surgeries, among others). The objective of this study was to characterize epidemiologically the incidents of bites in Chile and the patterns of human-dog relationship involved. The records analyzed in this article were obtained from bitten patients who attended the main public health facilities in Chile during the period 17 September 2017 and 17 September 2018: In the period studied, 17,299 animal bites were recorded; however, only 7220 (41.74%) cases were analyzed in which the offending species could be identified. Of the bites analyzed, 6533 were caused by dogs (90.48%). Of these, 41.05% were caused by medium-sized dogs. Most bites were caused by dogs of mixed breeds (55.99%), followed by dogs of the German Shepherd breed (8.50%). Most of the dogs that bit were known to the victim (99.95%) and most of the attacks occurred indoors (57.48%). Although dog bite records have improved in Chile, it would be useful to also include background information on the context in which the incident occurred, which would be very useful for developing effective bite prevention programs.

scholarly journals Rabies in a Vaccinated 9-Month-Old German Shepherd Dog, Akure, 2010: A Case Report

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Qasim ◽  
A. A. Obadua ◽  
P. A. Okewole ◽  
I. S. Tekki ◽  
O. S. Omoleye
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Fluorescent Antibody ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Fluorescent Antibody Technique ◽  
German Shepherd ◽  
Antibody Technique

After the onset of symptoms, the clinical course of rabies is almost invariably fatal. Rabies has traditionally been associated with dogs more than any other animal, and in parts of the world where domestic animal control and vaccination programs are limited, dogs remain the most important reservoir of the disease. We report a case of canine rabies in a vaccinated 9-month-old German shepherd female dog. The presenting clinical sign was jaw muscle paralysis with a hanging bronze color like tongue without salivation. Following encephalectomy, a rabies positive diagnosis was confirmed by fluorescent antibody technique at the Rabies Laboratory, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom. The epidemiology of the rabies case is not understood. This case is of public health significance because of the at-risk population including animal health care service provider and animals. The following were recommended, (a) a reinvigorated control measure that includes the awareness program on prevention, responsible dog ownership with dog registration at veterinary hospitals, and registered veterinary clinics by the government and (b) a yearly rabies vaccination campaign that must be improved through the veterinary public health and other health departments collaborating.

scholarly journals Association of histological features with potential risk factors and survival in canine mammary tumors

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaritza Josefina Salas-Araujo ◽  
Enrique Aburto ◽  
Rogelio Alonso ◽  
Adelys Antonio Márquez-Alvarado ◽  
Hortensia Corona-Monjaras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Mammary Tumors ◽  
Biological Behavior ◽  
German Shepherd ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Histological Features ◽  
Cocker Spaniel ◽  
Canine Mammary Tumors ◽  
Potential Risk Factors

The epidemiological and clinicopathological features of canine mammary tumors may provide valuable information to facilitate analysis of the behavior of the disease and represent a potential tool for the study of breast cancer in women. The aim of this study was to associate the histological features of canine mammary tumors with potential risk factors and survival. One hundred and seventy-eight mammary tumors were collected from 80 female dogs. The statistical analyses consisted of a series of univariate studies and frequencies of the different study variables, such as a bivariate analysis with the Chi squared test (χ2), a relative risk and Kaplan Meier survival analysis, and a multiple correspondence analysis was used to correlate the tumor’s biological behavior with the dogs’ breed. Most patients were older than 8 years and had at least one malignant tumor, which was usually solitary and measured more than 6 cm; these patients had poor survival. The most frequent tumors were a complex adenoma, benign mixed tumor, carcinoma complex and mixed type carcinoma. The most commonly affected breeds were Poodle, Cocker Spaniel and Dachshund, and the breeds at the highest risk of tumor development were Cocker Spaniel, Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd. Overall, the data indicated that mammary tumors in dogs mainly affected older females with malignant tumors and that there were high mortality and short-term survival rates. However, the most commonly affected breeds were not necessarily the most susceptible. Our data do not support the hypothesis of an increased risk of canine mammary tumors in nulliparous female dogs.

scholarly journals ​Labrador Retriever a Perfect Apartment Dog- A Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajit Pal Singh
Keyword(s):  
Labrador Retriever ◽  
Golden Retriever ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
German Shepherd ◽  
Cocker Spaniel ◽  
Extinct Species ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Best Friend ◽  
Individual Traits ◽  
The Military

Dogs are considered to be the most loyal companion of Mankind since ages. They are considered to be the decedents of wolfs. They hold their decent from antient extinct species of wolfs and recently available grey wolfs. Owing to its loyalty and affectionate nature they are the first domesticated animal in man’s world for 15000 years ago. Firstly, they were used by hunters during the time of hunting and were used as to gather the hunts, as in those days’ agriculture was not in practice. This long relationship between human and dogs made them quite loyal and adaptable to human needs. They can eat anything which a man can provide to them and happily accommodates with Human. There are large number of dogs breed which is available in various countries having their own individual traits. They vary in their shape, size, colours, behaviour and their sensory capabilities. Some of dogs are calm and some are aggressive in nature, due to which their utility changes, as they perform many roles for mankind, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and the military, companionship, therapy and aiding disabled people. This relationship with mankind has earned them a title “Man’s best friend”. There are many popular dog breeds in India such as 1) Beagles 2) German Shepherd 3) Great Dane, 4) Labrador Retriever, 5) Boxer, 6) Rottweiller, 7) Pug, 8) Golden Retriever, 9) Cocker Spaniel 10) Dachshund etc.

Public Health and Newborn Hearing Screening

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Terrey Oliver Penn ◽  
Susan E. Abbott
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Hearing Screening ◽  
Newborn Hearing Screening ◽  
Newborn Hearing
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