The prevalence of tail injuries in working and non‐working breed dogs visiting veterinary practices in Scotland

Cameron, N.; Lederer, R.; Bennett, David; Parkin, T. D. H.

doi:10.1136/vr.102042

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“…The survey was designed to estimate the prevalence of tail injuries in these working dogs; assess the risk of tail injuries in docked and undocked working dogs; and identify risk factors for tail injuries. The second study used veterinary practice records to describe the prevalence of more severe tail injuries in working and non‐working dog breeds that were deemed by owners to require veterinary treatment (Cameron and others 2014).…”

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Survey of tail injuries sustained by working gundogs and terriers in Scotland

2014

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Working dog owners in Scotland were invited to take part in an internet survey regarding the 2010/2011 shooting season, which was designed to estimate the prevalence of tail injuries; assess the risk of tail injuries in docked and undocked working dogs; and identify risk factors for owner-reported tail injuries. Of 2860 working dogs, 13.5 per cent sustained at least one tail injury during the 2010/2011 shooting season. Undocked spaniels and hunt point retrievers (HPRs) were at greatest risk of tail injury with 56.6 per cent of undocked spaniels and 38.5 per cent of undocked HPRs sustaining at least one tail injury during the season. There was no statistically significant difference in the risk of tail injury in dogs with tails docked by one-third, half or shorter. To prevent one tail injury in one shooting season, between two and 18 spaniels or HPRs would need to be docked as puppies. The authors believe that this work provides the best available evidence on which to base a consultation for changes to the legislation on tail docking in working dogs in Scotland. Docking the tails of HPRs and spaniels by one-third would significantly decrease the risk of tail injury sustained while working in these breeds.

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Survey of tail injuries sustained by working gundogs and terriers in Scotland

2014

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“…Scotland has retained a total ban, which has provided the opportunity to assess the prevalence of tail injuries in working and non-working breeds visiting veterinary practices there (Cameron and others 2014). The odds of a tail injury that required veterinary examination in spaniels after January 2009 were 2.3 times greater than the odds before the ban.…”

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Management of gundog injuries

Houlton¹

2015

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Gundogs suffer from numerous injuries, many of which are minor and treated by their owners or handlers. These dogs undertake a diversity of work rather than having a single role, so when veterinary treatment is sought advice should be tailored accordingly; owners will also be anxious to minimise the time off work during the UK gamebird shooting season. This article describes the types of injuries sustained by gundogs and how they can be managed, taking into account the role of the dog.

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“…Dogs kept in kennels and with a wide range of wag were reported to be at an increased risk. Later, Cameron et al (2014) described that 0.59% of the population of dogs in Scotland suffered a tail injury between 2002 and 2012. The most frequently reported conditions of the tail include lacerations and open wounds (Houlton 2008, Diesel et al 2010, Simons et al 2014.…”

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Internal fixation of canine coccygeal vertebral fractures: four cases (2018‐2022)

Kalmukov

Schneider²,

Miraldo

et al. 2023

J of Small Animal Practice

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ObjectivesTo describe the surgical technique and evaluate the outcome and complications after coccygeal vertebral fracture repair in dogs using internal fixation.Materials and MethodsMedical records and radiography of client‐owned dogs were reviewed retrospectively. A lateral approach to the vertebral body was used, and a 1.5 or 1.0 mm plate was applied laterally. Initial follow‐up included clinical and radiographic assessment at 6 to 8 weeks postoperatively. Short‐term follow‐up was assessed by the completion of an adapted functional questionnaire by owners.ResultsFour dogs presented with mid‐vertebral body fractures. The neurological function of the tail was preserved, and fracture repair was performed in all cases. One dog developed a surgical site infection, which was successfully treated with antimicrobial therapy. One dog experienced prolonged postoperative pain and delayed union. Fracture healing occurred in all patients at the final follow‐up. Neither discomfort nor reduced function or mobility of the tails was noticed during the postoperative patient assessment. The questionnaire was completed by all owners with a mean follow‐up time of 40 weeks. Excellent outcomes were established from subsequent clinical reviews and owner questionnaires, related to their dog's activity and comfort levels.Clinical SignificanceExcellent outcomes can be achieved following the repair of coccygeal vertebral fractures in dogs using internal fixation, including a return to normal function of the tail.

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The prevalence of tail injuries in working and non‐working breed dogs visiting veterinary practices in Scotland

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

Survey of tail injuries sustained by working gundogs and terriers in Scotland

Survey of tail injuries sustained by working gundogs and terriers in Scotland

Management of gundog injuries

Internal fixation of canine coccygeal vertebral fractures: four cases (2018‐2022)

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