English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections
Abstract Background The English Cocker Spaniel (ECS) is one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK but information on disorder predisposition and protection is limited. Using anonymised veterinary clinical data from the VetCompass™ Programme, this study aimed to compare disorder predisposition and...
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| author | Karolina S. Engdahl Dave C. Brodbelt Carla Cameron David B. Church Dan G. O’Neill |
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| description | Abstract Background The English Cocker Spaniel (ECS) is one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK but information on disorder predisposition and protection is limited. Using anonymised veterinary clinical data from the VetCompass™ Programme, this study aimed to compare disorder predisposition and protection between the ECS and the remaining dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK during 2016. Electronic patient records for random samples of ECS and non-ECS were reviewed. The most common disorders diagnosed during 2016 were extracted and compared using multivariable logistic regression, controlling for confounders. Results The analysis included random samples of 2510/10,313 (24.3%) ECS and 7813/326,552 (2.39%) non-ECS. After accounting for confounding by age, sex, bodyweight within breed-sex, insurance status and veterinary practice group, the ECS had increased odds of 21/43 (48.85%) disorders at fine-level precision, with highest odds for aural discharge (odds ratio (OR) 14.66, 95% confidence interval (CI): 7.73–30.90, P < 0.001) and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (OR 7.64, 95% CI: 4.33–14.14, P < 0.001) and lowest odds for atopic dermatitis (OR 0.14, 95% CI: 0.05–0.31, P < 0.001) and allergy (OR 0.14, 95% CI: 0.06–0.28, P < 0.001). Conclusions This study provides evidence for strong predisposition to aural and ocular disorders and protection from hypersensitivity disorders in the ECS. These results can aid dog owners, breeders, and veterinarians to better monitor health in ECS, and promote earlier diagnosis with improved prognosis. Further, the results can help breeding organisations establish key priorities the health-based reforms of the ECS. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-83bc81bba74e42f794022c1ebd9991a22024-01-21T12:24:12ZengBMCCanine Medicine and Genetics2662-93802024-01-0111111310.1186/s40575-023-00136-xEnglish Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protectionsKarolina S. Engdahl0Dave C. Brodbelt1Carla Cameron2David B. Church3Dan G. O’Neill4Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural SciencesPathobiology and Population Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North MymmsPathobiology and Population Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North MymmsClinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North MymmsPathobiology and Population Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North MymmsAbstract Background The English Cocker Spaniel (ECS) is one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK but information on disorder predisposition and protection is limited. Using anonymised veterinary clinical data from the VetCompass™ Programme, this study aimed to compare disorder predisposition and protection between the ECS and the remaining dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK during 2016. Electronic patient records for random samples of ECS and non-ECS were reviewed. The most common disorders diagnosed during 2016 were extracted and compared using multivariable logistic regression, controlling for confounders. Results The analysis included random samples of 2510/10,313 (24.3%) ECS and 7813/326,552 (2.39%) non-ECS. After accounting for confounding by age, sex, bodyweight within breed-sex, insurance status and veterinary practice group, the ECS had increased odds of 21/43 (48.85%) disorders at fine-level precision, with highest odds for aural discharge (odds ratio (OR) 14.66, 95% confidence interval (CI): 7.73–30.90, P < 0.001) and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (OR 7.64, 95% CI: 4.33–14.14, P < 0.001) and lowest odds for atopic dermatitis (OR 0.14, 95% CI: 0.05–0.31, P < 0.001) and allergy (OR 0.14, 95% CI: 0.06–0.28, P < 0.001). Conclusions This study provides evidence for strong predisposition to aural and ocular disorders and protection from hypersensitivity disorders in the ECS. These results can aid dog owners, breeders, and veterinarians to better monitor health in ECS, and promote earlier diagnosis with improved prognosis. Further, the results can help breeding organisations establish key priorities the health-based reforms of the ECS.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-023-00136-xVetCompassElectronic patient recordEPRBreedDogEpidemiology |
| spellingShingle | Karolina S. Engdahl Dave C. Brodbelt Carla Cameron David B. Church Dan G. O’Neill English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections Canine Medicine and Genetics VetCompass Electronic patient record EPR Breed Dog Epidemiology |
| title | English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections |
| title_full | English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections |
| title_fullStr | English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections |
| title_full_unstemmed | English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections |
| title_short | English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections |
| title_sort | english cocker spaniels under primary veterinary care in the uk disorder predispositions and protections |
| topic | VetCompass Electronic patient record EPR Breed Dog Epidemiology |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-023-00136-x |
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