by Conny Kraus | Mar 6, 2022 | Blog, The Library
This post is part of a three-part series. See also: Summary of Packer et al. (2015) Summary of Liu et al. (2017) by Dr. Cornelia Kraus The papers by Packer et al. (2015, just Packer from here on) and Liu et al (2017, just Liu from here on) on risk factors for BOAS...
by Conny Kraus | Mar 6, 2022 | Blog, The Library
Packer, et al. “Impact of facial conformation on canine health: brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome”. PLOS One (2015) 10: e0137496. PubMed Link | Full Text Link This two-part study investigates risk factors for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS)...
by Conny Kraus | Mar 6, 2022 | Blog, The Library
Liu, et al. “Conformational risk factors of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) in pugs, French bulldogs, and bulldogs”. PLOS One (2017) 12(8): e0181928. PubMed Link | Full Text Link This study identifies breed-specific conformational risk factors for...
by Conny Kraus | Nov 9, 2021 | Blog, The Library
Hoffman, et al. “Do female dogs age differently than male dogs?”. J Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. (2018): 73: 150-156. PubMed Link | Full Text Link This study investigates sex differences in longevity and causes of death in dogs taking into account the effect of...
by Conny Kraus | Feb 10, 2021 | Blog, The Library
Hoffman, et al. “Reproductive capability is associated with lifespan and cause of death in companion dogs”. Plos One (2013): 8: e61082. PubMed Link | Full Text This study investigates the effect of reproductive capability (intact vs sterilized status) on lifespan and...
