The epidemiology of tick infestation in dog breeds in the UK

IF 1.7 2区农林科学 Q2 VETERINARY SCIENCES Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2024-04-23 DOI:10.1111/jsap.13727

D. G. O'Neill, R. Komutrattananon, D. B. Church, A. N. Hartley, D. C. Brodbelt

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Abstract

Objectives

The purpose of this study is to report the prevalence and risk factors for tick infestation in dogs in the UK based on anonymised electronic patient records.

Materials and Methods

Clinical records of dogs under veterinary care in 2016 at clinics participating in the VetCompass Programme were followed over a 5-year period to identify cases of tick infestation. Risk factor analysis used multivariable logistic regression modelling.

Results

The study included 905,553 dogs. From a random sample, 1903 tick infestation cases were identified. The estimated 5-year (2014 to 2018) period prevalence was 2.03% (95% confidence interval: 2.00 to 2.06). Sixteen breeds showed increased odds compared with non-designer-crossbreed dogs. Breeds with the highest odds included Cairn terrier (odds ratio 2.86, 95% confidence interval 1.64 to 4.98), standard poodle (odds ratio 2.80, 95% confidence interval 1.25 to 6.29) and Goldendoodle (odds ratio 2.63, 95% confidence interval 1.17 to 5.91). Six breeds showed reduced odds, with lowest odds shown by Staffordshire bull terrier (odds ratio 0.35, 95% confidence interval 0.25 to 0.50), Rottweiler (odds ratio 0.35, 95% confidence interval 0.15 to 0.85) and Chihuahua (odds ratio 0.38, 95% confidence interval 0.26 to 0.55). Males had 1.24 (95% confidence interval 1.13 to 1.36) times the odds of females. Compared with non-designer-crossbred dogs, designer-crossbreed dogs had increased odds (odds ratio 1.81, 95% confidence interval 1.52 to 2.15). Compared with breeds with short coats, breeds with medium length coats (odds ratio 2.20, 95% confidence interval 1.96 to 2.48) showed increased odds. Breeds with V-shaped drop and pendulous ear carriage had higher odds compared with breeds with erect ear carriage.

Clinical Significance

These findings provide an evidence base for veterinary professionals to raise awareness of tick infestation as a preventable disorder in dogs in the UK and to support more effective prevention and therapeutic protocols based on targeted approaches.

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英国犬种蜱虫流行病学。

材料与方法对 2016 年参与 VetCompass 计划的诊所中接受兽医治疗的狗的临床记录进行为期 5 年的跟踪，以确定蜱虫感染病例。风险因素分析采用多变量逻辑回归模型。从随机抽样中确定了 1903 例蜱虫感染病例。估计 5 年（2014 年至 2018 年）期间的患病率为 2.03%（95% 置信区间：2.00 至 2.06）。与非指定杂交犬相比，16 个犬种的发病几率有所上升。几率最高的犬种包括凯恩梗（几率比2.86，95%置信区间1.64至4.98）、标准贵宾犬（几率比2.80，95%置信区间1.25至6.29）和金毛犬（几率比2.63，95%置信区间1.17至5.91）。六个犬种的几率有所降低，几率最低的是斯塔福郡斗牛梗（几率比 0.35，95% 置信区间 0.25 至 0.50）、罗威纳犬（几率比 0.35，95% 置信区间 0.15 至 0.85）和吉娃娃犬（几率比 0.38，95% 置信区间 0.26 至 0.55）。男性的几率是女性的 1.24 倍（95% 置信区间为 1.13 至 1.36）。与非设计师杂交犬相比，设计师杂交犬的几率更高（几率比 1.81，95% 置信区间 1.52 至 2.15）。与短被毛犬种相比，中等长度被毛犬种的几率更高（几率比 2.20，95% 置信区间 1.96 至 2.48）。这些研究结果为兽医专业人员提供了证据基础，以提高他们对蜱虫侵袭这一英国犬类可预防疾病的认识，并支持基于针对性方法的更有效的预防和治疗方案。

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Journal of Small Animal Practice 农林科学-兽医学

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3.30

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6.20%

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117

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12-24 weeks

期刊介绍： 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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