Neuter status as a risk factor for canine intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) in dachshunds: a retrospective cohort study

Neuter status as a risk factor for canine intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) in dachshunds: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) involves displacement of the intervertebral disc secondary to disc degeneration and is extremely common in dachshunds. Clinical signs include pain with or without paresis or paralysis. Mortality rate is high and some cases are left with perma...

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Main Authors: Marianne Dorn, Ian J. Seath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Canine Genetics and Epidemiology
Subjects:
Spine
IVDD
IVDH
Dachshund
Neutering
Canine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40575-018-0067-7

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