Malignant histiocytosis and other causes of death in Bernese mountain dogs in Denmark

To determine the causes of death in Bernese mountain dogs, to assess the prevalence of malignant histiocytosis in the Danish Bernese mountain dog population, and to assess whether a hereditary pattern for this disease exists, 756 questionnaires were sent to members of the Danish Bernese Mountain Dog...

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Published in:Veterinary record 2010-02, Vol.166 (7), p.199-202
Main Authors: Nielsen, L., Andreasen, S. N., Andersen, S. D., Kristensen, A. T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Animals
Cardiovascular disease
Cause of Death
Cellular biology
Death & dying
Denmark - epidemiology
disease prevalence
Dog Diseases - genetics
Dog Diseases - mortality
Dogs
Females
genetic disorders
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Histiocytic Sarcoma - genetics
Histiocytic Sarcoma - mortality
Histiocytic Sarcoma - veterinary
histiocytosis
Histopathology
Kidney diseases
Life Expectancy
Liver
Males
mortality
neoplasms
Pedigree
Prevalence
Questionnaires
Species Specificity
Statistical analysis
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:To determine the causes of death in Bernese mountain dogs, to assess the prevalence of malignant histiocytosis in the Danish Bernese mountain dog population, and to assess whether a hereditary pattern for this disease exists, 756 questionnaires were sent to members of the Danish Bernese Mountain Dog Club requesting information regarding the life span and causes of death of their dogs. A response rate of 57.7 per cent was achieved, giving information for 812 dogs, of which 290 had died. The average life span was 7.1 years. The most prevalent causes of death were neoplasia (42.1 per cent), old age (10.3 per cent), kidney disease (6.9 per cent), infection (5.9 per cent), skeletal problems (5.2 per cent), heart disease (3.8 per cent) and behavioural causes (3.5 per cent). Thirteen dogs were diagnosed with malignant histiocytosis, 11 of which were genealogically related.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.b4756