Morbidity and mortality in pups from pet stores and private sources: 968 cases (1987-1988). |
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| Authors: | D W Hird R P Ruble S G Reagor P K Cronkhite M W Johnson |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616. |
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| Abstract: | Morbidity (greater than or equal to 1 disease condition) for pups sold from 3 pet stores from January 1987 through December 1988 ranged from 54 to 68%. In 1 store, morbidity was higher for store pups, compared with pups originating from private parties, for such disease conditions as "kennel cough," diarrhea, and several species of gastrointestinal parasites. In-store mortality ranged from 5 to 9.5% of pups arriving for sale. |
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