Sylvia M Lesnikowski, Sharon Pailler, Emily G Patterson-Kane
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Abstract
Objective: To characterize the presentation of underweight dogs suffering from long-term inadequate nutrition (LTIN) in suspected cases of animal cruelty, evaluates the efficacy of a feeding protocol, and investigates factors associated with prolonged recovery.
Methods: This was a retrospective review of records evaluating 246 emaciated adult dogs involved in suspected cases of animal cruelty from January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2020. Data, including history, weight, clinical signs, parasite test results, hematologic, and urinalysis results, were extracted from the records. Logistic regression models were used to identify significant predictors of delayed weight gain.
Results: Most cases were pit bull-type dogs (180 of 246 [73.2%]) with a body condition score of 1/9 (145 of 246 [58.9%]). No dogs died from medical issues related to LTIN. The mean time for dogs to regain 20% body weight was 4.4 weeks, and the mean time for 30% weight gain was 6.4 weeks. In a multivariable analysis, dogs with hyperglobulinemia and neutrophilia were more likely to take more than 4 weeks to reach 20% of their intake body weight, and dogs with hyperglobulinemia and monocytosis were more likely to take more than 6 weeks to reach 30% of their intake body weight.
Conclusions: This feeding protocol resulted in successful weight gain in dogs that were emaciated due to LTIN. Indicators of inflammation and/or infection were associated with a longer recovery time.
Clinical relevance: Since this feeding protocol resulted in successful weight gain without adverse outcomes, it is recommended for dogs with LTIN.
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The American Journal of Veterinary Research supports the collaborative exchange of information between researchers and clinicians by publishing novel research findings that bridge the gulf between basic research and clinical practice or that help to translate laboratory research and preclinical studies to the development of clinical trials and clinical practice. The journal welcomes submission of high-quality original studies and review articles in a wide range of scientific fields, including anatomy, anesthesiology, animal welfare, behavior, epidemiology, genetics, heredity, infectious disease, molecular biology, oncology, pharmacology, pathogenic mechanisms, physiology, surgery, theriogenology, toxicology, and vaccinology. Species of interest include production animals, companion animals, equids, exotic animals, birds, reptiles, and wild and marine animals. Reports of laboratory animal studies and studies involving the use of animals as experimental models of human diseases are considered only when the study results are of demonstrable benefit to the species used in the research or to another species of veterinary interest. Other fields of interest or animals species are not necessarily excluded from consideration, but such reports must focus on novel research findings. Submitted papers must make an original and substantial contribution to the veterinary medicine knowledge base; preliminary studies are not appropriate.
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