Identifying causes of death of companion dogs in Japan using data from pet cemeteries

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

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Mai INOUE¹  Katsuaki SUGIURA¹ 

[1] Department of Global Agricultural Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo;Nippon Institute for Biological Science

关键词: cause of death;    dog breed;    life expectancy;    pet cemetery data;    senility;   

DOI  :  10.1292/jvms.21-0171

学科分类：兽医学

来源: Japanese Society of Veterinary Science

【 摘 要 】

This study aimed to identify the causes of death in dogs that were buried at pet cemeteries. Using data obtained from a questionnaire completed by 5,118 dog owners from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017, we estimated the life expectancy and the odds ratio for principal causes of death using multiple logistic regression analysis with potential risk factors as independent variables. The life expectancy determined at birth was 13.98 years. The commonest cause of death was senility. The odds ratios of dying of senility being significantly higher in Labrador Retrievers and Shiba breeds and aged dogs, and significantly lower in Chihuahuas, dogs living indoors and neutered dogs.

【 授权许可】

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