Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Breed risks for canine lymphoma in New South Wales dogs 2001-2009
By Yau, Ppy et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2017·Faculty of Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retrospective study on the occurrence of canine lymphoma and associated breed risks in a population of dogs in NSW (2001-2009).
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Plain-English summary
A study found that certain dog breeds, including Australian Cattle Dogs and Dobermans, are more likely to develop lymphoma, a type of cancer. The research looked at dogs diagnosed with lymphoma at a veterinary hospital in New South Wales, Australia, from 2001 to 2009. It showed that these breeds had significantly higher odds of being diagnosed with this disease compared to mixed-breed dogs. If you have one of these breeds, it's important to be aware of the signs of lymphoma, such as swollen lymph nodes or weight loss, and discuss any concerns with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify risk factors for canine lymphoma in dogs from New South Wales, Australia, and to compare factors affecting remission duration. METHODS: Client-owned dogs diagnosed with lymphoma presented to the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UVTH), University of Sydney, between 2001 and 2009 (n = 134) were compared with a control population of dogs seen in that period of time with a diagnosis other than lymphoma to evaluate association of explanatory variables (breed, age and sex) with the outcome (case or control status). RESULTS: The Australian Cattle Dog (odds ratio (OR) = 4.71; 95% confidence interval (Cl) 2.31-9.62; P < 0.001), Doberman (OR = 7.64; 95% Cl 2.87-20.34; P = 0.001) and Rottweiler (OR = 4.52; 95% Cl 2.09-9.73; P = 0.001) had increased odds of lymphoma among dogs attending the UVTH compared with crossbreds. The results suggested that the Border Collie (OR = 3.38; 95% Cl 1.52-7.53; P = 0.008) and Boxer (OR = 3.85; 95% Cl 1.65-8.95; P = 0.006) also have increased odds of lymphoma among the pure-breed dogs attending the UVTH when compared with crossbred dogs. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study confirmed a breed predilection for lymphoma in dogs, with the Australian Cattle Dog and Doberman having increased odds of lymphoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28444754/