Pelander L, Ljungvall I, Egenvall A, Syme H, Elliott J, Häggström J
Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden.
Clinical Science and Services, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, UK.
Vet Rec. 2015 Jun 20;176(25):656. doi: 10.1136/vr.103059. Epub 2015 May 4.
Kidney disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in dogs. Knowledge about the epidemiology of kidney disease in the dog population is valuable and large-scale epidemiological studies are needed. The aim of the present study was to use insurance data to estimate kidney-related morbidity and mortality in the Swedish dog population. Insurance company data from insured dogs during the years 1995-2006 were studied retrospectively. Incidence and mortality were calculated for the whole group of dogs as well as divided by sex and breed. The total number of veterinary care insured dogs was 665,245. The total incidence of kidney disease in this group of dogs was 15.8 (15.3-16.2) cases/10,000 dog-years at risk. The number of dogs in the life insurance was 548,346 and in this group the total kidney-related mortality was 9.7 (9.3-10.2) deaths/10,000 dog-years at risk. The three breeds with the highest incidence of kidney disease were the Bernese mountain dog, miniature schnauzer and boxer. The three breeds with the highest mortality caused by kidney disease were the Bernese mountain dog, Shetland sheepdog and flat-coated retriever. In conclusion, the epidemiological information provided in this study concerning kidney disease in dogs can provide valuable information for future research.
肾脏疾病是犬类发病和死亡的重要原因。了解犬类群体中肾脏疾病的流行病学情况很有价值，需要开展大规模的流行病学研究。本研究的目的是利用保险数据估算瑞典犬类群体中与肾脏相关的发病率和死亡率。对1995年至2006年期间参保犬只的保险公司数据进行了回顾性研究。计算了整个犬类群体以及按性别和品种划分的发病率和死亡率。参保接受兽医护理的犬只总数为665,245只。该犬类群体中肾脏疾病的总发病率为每10,000犬年风险期15.8（15.3 - 16.2）例。人寿保险中的犬只数量为548,346只，在该群体中，与肾脏相关的总死亡率为每10,000犬年风险期9.7（9.3 - 10.2）例死亡。肾脏疾病发病率最高的三个品种是伯恩山犬、迷你雪纳瑞和拳师犬。因肾脏疾病导致死亡率最高的三个品种是伯恩山犬、设得兰牧羊犬和平毛寻回犬。总之，本研究提供的有关犬类肾脏疾病的流行病学信息可为未来研究提供有价值的信息。
