Prevalence of Swimming Puppy Syndrome in 2,443 Puppies during the Years 2006-2012 in Thailand

The purpose of this study was to report on the prevalence of swimming puppy syndrome (SPS) and investigate predisposing factors. Data were recorded from 2,443 puppies (1,183 males and 1,260 females) in Thailand, October 2006–September 2012, including breed, sex, number of puppies per litter, type of...

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Published in:Veterinary Medicine International 2013, Vol.2013 (2013), p.73-78
Main Authors: Nganvongpanit, Korakot, Yano, Terdsak
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Diagnosis
Diseases and pests
Musculoskeletal diseases
Prevalence studies (Epidemiology)
Puppies
Risk factors
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to report on the prevalence of swimming puppy syndrome (SPS) and investigate predisposing factors. Data were recorded from 2,443 puppies (1,183 males and 1,260 females) in Thailand, October 2006–September 2012, including breed, sex, number of puppies per litter, type of nest floor, number of affected limbs, and occurrence of pectus excavatum. Fifty-two puppies (2.13%) were diagnosed with SPS. The breed most frequently affected was English Bulldog (8.33%). There was no significant difference (P>0.05) between presence and absence of disease based on sex, breed, and nest floor type. The number of puppies per litter was associated with SPS; puppies from smaller litters (1.92 ± 1.12) had a higher prevalence of the disease (P
ISSN:2090-8113
2042-0048
2042-0048
DOI:10.1155/2013/617803