L A Ahmed, M Somarriba, D C Brodbelt, D B Church, D G O'Neill
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to report the frequency, risk factors and clinical management of nail clipping in dogs under primary veterinary care across the United Kingdom during 2019 within the VetCompass Programme.
Materials and methods: From a population of 2,250,741 dogs under veterinary care, 2440 nail clipping cases (3380 events) were randomly selected. Data on demographics, clinical rationale and nail details were extracted from clinical notes. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted to estimate the 1-year (2019) proportion of nail clipping and to identify associations with demographic risk factors.
Results: The 1-year proportion of nail clipping was 5.64% (95% CI 5.43 to 5.86). Breeds with the highest odds for nail clipping compared to non-designer crossbreds included Chihuahua (OR 2.21, 95% CI 1.88 to 2.60), beagle (OR 2.09, 95% CI 1.54 to 2.83) and Greyhound (OR 2.02, 95% CI 1.37 to 2.97). Dogs aged (1 to 2) years had the highest odds (OR 1.61, 95% CI 1.35 to 1.92). Nail clipping was the primary reason for veterinary visits in 59.4% of events, with overgrown or ingrown nails (12.66%) and broken claws or dewclaws (8.84%) being the most common clinical justifications.
Clinical significance: The findings highlight the importance of veterinary-led nail care guidance to canine welfare, with breed-specific considerations. Further research is needed to better understand how the underlying biological and behavioural factors are affecting the variables identified here and contribute to nail clipping probability. Nail clipping should be prioritised in veterinary education and care strategies to address its clinical and welfare implications effectively due to its high frequency.
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Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) is a monthly peer-reviewed publication integrating clinical research papers and case reports from international sources, covering all aspects of medicine and surgery relating to dogs, cats and other small animals. These papers facilitate the dissemination and implementation of new ideas and techniques relating to clinical veterinary practice, with the ultimate aim of promoting best practice. JSAP publishes high quality original articles, as well as other scientific and educational information. New developments are placed in perspective, encompassing new concepts and peer commentary. The target audience is veterinarians primarily engaged in the practise of small animal medicine and surgery.
In addition to original articles, JSAP will publish invited editorials (relating to a manuscript in the same issue or a topic of current interest), review articles, which provide in-depth discussion of important clinical issues, and other scientific and educational information from around the world.
The final decision on publication of a manuscript rests with the Editorial Board and ultimately with the Editor. All papers, regardless of type, represent the opinion of the authors and not necessarily that of the Editor, the Association or the Publisher.
The Journal of Small Animal Practice is published on behalf of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and is also the official scientific journal of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association
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