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Analysis of predisposition factors for limb amputation in dogs with survival analysis in those diagnosed with appendicular cancer

Lookup NU author(s): Fernando Ribeiro da Mata

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Abstract

Aims: This study aimed to contribute to the knowledge of epidemiological factors contributing to limb amputation in dogs. A survival analysis for limb amputees from cancerous causes was also performed. Methods: Data were collected in 2010 from 152 owners of amputee dogs. And a statistical analysis was performed to differentiate effects of gender, castration, age, breed, treatment and behaviour after surgery. A cox regression was also performed to analyse these same effects in survivability. Results: A larger proportion of amputee bitches than dogs are associated with cancer while a larger proportion of amputee dogs than bitches are associated with trauma; castrated/spayed dogs were diagnosed older than intact dogs; cancerous causes of amputation were diagnosed later in dogs' lives than traumatic causes; dogs showing an animal behaviour in the first week after amputation were diagnosed with cancer younger than dogs showing a vegetal/rock behaviour. Treatment by chemotherapy has a better survivability than holistic therapy, and patient receiving chemotherapy exhibit animal rather than vegetal/rock behaviour. Conclusion: The survival analysis gives clear indication of the benefits of chemotherapy over holistic treatments. Animal behaviour post surgery is also related to survivability.

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Author(s): Mata F

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: The Veterinary Nurse

Year: 2014

Volume: 5

Issue: 7

Pages: 406-411

Print publication date: 22/09/2014

ISSN (print): 2044-0065

Publisher: MA Healthcare Ltd.

URL: http://www.theveterinarynurse.com/cgi-bin/go.pl/library/article.cgi?uid=106180;article=_5_7_406_411

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