Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intervertebral disc herniation in 297 dogs in Japan studied
By Itoh, Hisanori et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2008·School of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A retrospective study of intervertebral disc herniation in dogs in Japan: 297 cases.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 297 dogs in Japan was studied for intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH), a condition that can cause pain and mobility issues. Breeds like Dachshunds, Beagles, and Shih Tzus were found to be particularly affected, with male dogs being almost twice as likely to suffer from this condition compared to females. Dachshunds tended to show symptoms at a younger age than Beagles, while Shih Tzus often had issues at multiple sites. Understanding these patterns can help owners recognize symptoms early and seek appropriate treatment for their pets.
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Abstract
We investigated the epidemiological characteristics of intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) in Japan in a large population using a retrospective study. The sample population was dogs (n=297) with IVDH in Japan. Medical records were reviewed for breed, sex, age, affected interspace and neurological severity. The dogs were comprised of 132 cases of cervical IVDH (C-IVDH) and 165 cases of thoracolumbar IVDH (TL-IVDH). In Japan, the Dachshund, Beagle and Shih Tzu tended to suffer from both C-IVDH and TL-IVDH. The Shiba Inu, a characteristic Japanese dog breed, suffered from both C-IVDH and TL-IVDH, although there was little data relating to the whole breed. Male dogs tended to suffer from C-IVDH and TL-IVDH at a rate almost twice that of females in Japan. Among the three predominant dog breeds, the Dachshund, Beagle and Shih Tzu, the Dachshund tended to suffer from both C-IVDH and TL-IVDH at an earlier age than the Beagle, and the Beagle tended to suffer from both C-IVDH and TL-IVDH earlier than the Shih Tzu. Among the three predominant breeds, the Shih Tzu, in particular, tended to suffer from both C-IVDH and TL-IVDH at multiple sites. Our data from Japan were in partial agreement with previous data from the U.S.A., and epidemiological characteristics of IVDH peculiar to Japan were also identified.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18685242/