West Highland White Terriers under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2016: demography, mortality and disorders.
Dan Gerard O'NeillZoie F BallantyneAnke HendricksDavid B ChurchDave C BrodbeltCamilla PegramPublished in: Canine genetics and epidemiology (2019)
These findings highlight that, despite a recent decline in popularity, WHWTs are still relatively common in the UK. Dental disease, ear disease, overgrown nails, allergic skin disorder and obesity were identified as common health issues within the breed. Cutaneous disorders were the most common disorder group in the breed but showed a lower prevalence than might be expected. These results can be used by breeders, veterinary practitioners and owners as an evidence base to predict, prevent and manage key health and welfare issues for WHWTs.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- public health
- mental health
- risk factors
- metabolic syndrome
- insulin resistance
- health information
- weight loss
- primary care
- cross sectional
- palliative care
- type diabetes
- health promotion
- pain management
- body mass index
- adipose tissue
- human health
- oral health
- wound healing
- skeletal muscle
- soft tissue
- physical activity
- climate change
- allergic rhinitis