Epidemiology of heat-related illness in dogs under UK emergency veterinary care in 2022.
Vet Rec
; 194(11): e4153, 2024 Jun 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Dogs are exposed to increasing environmental risk for developing heat-related illness (HRI), with 2022 recorded as the hottest year to date in the UK and most of Europe.METHODS:
This study used VetCompass data to report the incidence risk, event fatality rate and canine risk factors for HRI in dogs presenting to Vets Now emergency care practices in the UK during 2022.RESULTS:
From the clinical records of 167,751 dogs under care at Vets Now emergency clinics in 2022, 384 HRI events were identified. The 2022 incidence risk of HRI within the Vets Now caseload was 0.23% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.21%â0.25%), with an event fatality rate of 26.56% (95% CI 21.66%-32.25%). Multivariable analysis identified breed, age and sex/neuter status as risk factors for HRI. Brachycephalic dogs had 4.21 times the odds of HRI compared to mesocephalic dogs (95% CI 3.22â5.49, p < 0.001).LIMITATIONS:
The clinical data used in this study were not primarily recorded for research and had some substantial levels of missing data (especially patient bodyweight).CONCLUSION:
In order to protect canine welfare, improved long-term mitigation strategies are urgently needed to minimise HRI risk and associated fatality in UK dogs.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastornos de Estrés por Calor
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Enfermedades de los Perros
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Rec
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido