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Respiratory signs common in Swedish Yorkshire terriers and risk
By Madsen, M F et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2012·Department of Large Animal Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of respiratory signs and identification of risk factors for respiratory morbidity in Swedish Yorkshire terriers.
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Plain-English summary
A group of Yorkshire terriers in Sweden showed a high rate of breathing problems, with over half of them experiencing respiratory signs compared to only a quarter of other dog breeds. The study found that older female Yorkshire terriers were more likely to have these issues, while the risk for males remained steady regardless of age. This suggests that age and sex may play a role in respiratory health for this breed. If you have a Yorkshire terrier showing any signs of breathing difficulties, it's important to discuss these findings with your veterinarian for proper evaluation and care.
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Abstract
Yorkshire terriers may be prone to respiratory disease; however, limited epidemiological information is available. A cross-sectional study design was used to compare the prevalence of respiratory signs in Yorkshire terriers with the prevalence in a population of dogs in general and to identify risk factors for respiratory clinical signs within the Swedish population of Yorkshire terriers. Data on clinical signs and risk factors were obtained from a questionnaire. The prevalence of respiratory signs in general (RS) was significantly higher among Yorkshire terriers compared with control dogs (RS 56.3 per cent and 23.0 per cent), and likewise more frequent respiratory signs (FRS) (26.0 per cent and 5.0 per cent). Age, sex and breed were shown to be significant risk factors, and an interaction between age and sex was discovered. The study indicated a sex ratio reversal in the prevalence of RS - the probability of females having RS increased with advancing age, while the probability for males was fairly constant.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22368163/