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Diarrhoea and vomiting in young large-breed dogs studied over two
By Sævik, Bente K et al.·Published in Acta veterinaria Scandinavica·2012·Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A longitudinal study on diarrhoea and vomiting in young dogs of four large breeds.
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Plain-English summary
A group of young dogs from four large breeds, including Newfoundlands and Labradors, experienced frequent episodes of diarrhea and vomiting, especially during their first few months of life. The study found that male dogs were more likely to have diarrhea, and those living in urban areas faced higher risks compared to their rural counterparts. Interestingly, dogs that had vomiting episodes were also more likely to experience diarrhea later on. The researchers noted that these issues were common in the summer months. Owners should monitor their puppies closely for these symptoms and consult their veterinarian if they occur.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Prospective studies to document the occurrence of canine diarrhoea and vomiting are relatively scarce in dogs, and the majority of published studies are based on information from clinical records. This study investigates the incidence risk of diarrhoea and vomiting as well as potential risk factors. METHODS: A cohort study of 585 privately owned dogs of four breeds: Newfoundland, Labrador retriever, Leonberger, and Irish wolfhound. The owners maintained a continuous log regarding housing, exercise, nutrition, and health of their dogs. Episodes of diarrhoea and vomiting were recorded in a consecutive manner in a booklet. The owners completed the questionnaires and reported information at three, four, six, 12, 18, and 24/25 months of age, called observational ages.Associations with potential risk factors for diarrhoea and vomiting were investigated in separate generalized estimating equation analyses. RESULTS: The incidence of both diarrhoea and vomiting was influenced by breed. Both diarrhoea and vomiting were relatively common in young dogs, occurring most frequently during the first months of life. After three months of age, the odds of diarrhoea were significantly lower when compared to the observational period seven weeks to three months (OR ranging from 0.31 to 0.70 depending on the period). More males than females suffered from diarrhoea (OR = 1.42). The occurrence of diarrhoea was more common in dogs that also experienced episode(s) of vomiting during the study period (OR = 5.43) and vice versa (OR = 5.50). In the majority of dogs episodes of diarrhoea and vomiting did not occur at the same time. Dogs in urban areas had higher odds (OR = 1.88) of getting diarrhoea compared to dogs living in rural areas. The occurrence of both diarrhoea and vomiting demonstrated a seasonal variation with higher incidence during the summer months. CONCLUSION: Both diarrhoea and vomiting occurred most frequently during the first months of life. The incidence of diarrhoea and vomiting was significantly different between breeds. Diarrhoea occurred more frequently in males and in dogs living in urban areas. Also, a positive association between the occurrence of diarrhoea and vomiting in the same dog was found.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22300688/