Prevalence of Swimming Puppy Syndrome in 2,443 Puppies during the Years 2006–2012 in Thailand
Joint Authors
Yano, Terdsak
Nganvongpanit, Korakot
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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<0.01) than puppies from larger litters (3.64 ± 2.24).
Moreover, 15.38% of puppies with affected limbs showed signs of pectus excavatum (8/52); this clinical sign was more prevalent (P<0.01) in puppies with all four limbs affected with SPS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nganvongpanit, Korakot& Yano, Terdsak. 2013. Prevalence of Swimming Puppy Syndrome in 2,443 Puppies during the Years 2006–2012 in Thailand. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485525
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nganvongpanit, Korakot& Yano, Terdsak. Prevalence of Swimming Puppy Syndrome in 2,443 Puppies during the Years 2006–2012 in Thailand. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485525
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nganvongpanit, Korakot& Yano, Terdsak. Prevalence of Swimming Puppy Syndrome in 2,443 Puppies during the Years 2006–2012 in Thailand. Veterinary Medicine International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485525
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-485525