A case-control survey study of environmental risk factors for primary hypoadrenocorticism in dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary hypoadrenocorticism in dogs is thought to be multifactorial with roles for both genetic and environmental factors. The contributions of environmental factors remain unexplored.

Objective

Identify environmental and lifestyle exposures associated with primary hypoadrenocorticism in 2 dog breeds with high risk of developing the disease.

Animals

Animals were not used in this study. Owners of Standard Poodles (STPDs) and Portuguese water dogs (POWDs) participated in a survey.

Methods

Retrospective case-control study. Dog owners were invited to participate in an online survey through convenience sampling. Questions regarded the demographics, health histories, and indoor/outdoor environments in which their dogs live and play. Responses for dogs with

SUBMITTER: Treeful AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10658521 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature