Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Death and illness from stomach twisting in UK pedigree dogs
By Evans, Katy M & Adams, Vicki J·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2010·Animal Health Trust·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mortality and morbidity due to gastric dilatation-volvulus syndrome in pedigree dogs in the UK.
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Plain-English summary
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), a serious condition where the stomach twists, was found to be a leading cause of death in pedigree dogs in the UK. In a study of nearly 16,000 dogs, 389 died from GDV, with a median age of about 8 years. Breeds most at risk included the bloodhound, Grand Bleu de Gascogne, and Neapolitan mastiff. Many dogs were diagnosed with GDV around the age of five. This highlights the importance of monitoring large and giant breeds for signs of GDV, as early intervention can be crucial.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To estimate breed-specific risk of death due to, and prevalence of, gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) in UK pedigree dogs. METHODS: Data were available on the reported cause of and age at death and occurrence of and age at diagnosis of disease from the 2004 purebred dog health survey. A total of 15,881 dogs of 165 breeds had died in the previous 10 years; GDV was the cause of death in 65 breeds. There were 36,006 live dogs of 169 breeds of which 48 breeds had experienced > or =1 episodes of GDV. Prevalence ratios were used to estimate breed-specific GDV mortality and morbidity risks. RESULTS: Gastric dilatation-volvulus was the cause of death for 389 dogs, representing 2.5% (95% CI: 2.2-2.7) of all deaths reported and the median age at death was 7.92 years. There were 253 episodes in 238 live dogs. The median age at first diagnosis was five years. Breeds at greatest risk of GDV mortality were the bloodhound, Grand Bleu de Gascogne, German longhaired pointer and Neapolitan mastiff. Breeds at greatest risk of GDV morbidity were the Grand Bleu de Gascogne, bloodhound, otterhound, Irish setter and Weimaraner. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: These results suggest that 16 breeds, mainly large/giant, are at increased risk of morbidity/mortality due to GDV.
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