Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Health problems and death causes in Dutch Dobermanns born 1993-1999
By Mandigers, P J J et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2006·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Morbidity and mortality in 928 Dobermanns born in the Netherlands between 1993 and 1999.
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Plain-English summary
A study of 928 Doberman dogs born in the Netherlands found that many faced serious health issues. Among the dogs, heart failure, behavioral problems, and cancer were the leading causes of death, while skin problems and urinary incontinence were common among those that survived. Out of the 340 owners who responded, 81 dogs had died, highlighting the health challenges this breed can face. If you have a Doberman, it's important to be aware of these potential issues and discuss any concerns with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
The morbidity and mortality among 928 dobermann dogs born between 1993 and 1999 were investigated by sending questionnaires to their owners; 340 (37 per cent) responded. Eighty-one of the dogs had died. Proportional mortality was high for heart failure (14.8 to 22.2 per cent), behavioural problems (19.8 per cent) and cancer (13.6 per cent), but low for hepatitis (3.7 per cent) and cervical spondylomyelopathy (2.5 per cent). Of the 259 surviving dogs, 132 were suffering from various disorders, with a high prevalence of skin problems (22.4 per cent) and urinary incontinence (15.8 per cent).
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