Risk of traumatic injuries in dogs from Casilda city, Santa Fe, Argentina - according to socio-environmental differences
Trauma is a common type of injury in dogs and is associated with multiple factors that may vary across regions. The city of Casilda, located in southern Santa Fe Province, Argentina, faces a problem of dog overpopulation. This study aimed to estimate the relative risk of traumatic injuries (TI) in d...
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Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8504 |
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| Sumario: | Trauma is a common type of injury in dogs and is associated with multiple factors that may vary across regions. The city of Casilda, located in southern Santa Fe Province, Argentina, faces a problem of dog overpopulation. This study aimed to estimate the relative risk of traumatic injuries (TI) in dogs from Casilda based on socio-environmental differences, and to identify potential risk factors associated with these injuries. A retrospective analytical study was conducted using clinical records of dogs treated at the Hospital de Pequeños y Grandes Animales (HEGyPA) in 2019, along with data from the Casilda municipal census, organized by the Faculty of Veterinary Science (UNR) and the Municipality of Casilda. Three socio-environmental strata were analyzed within the city: E1 (central area), E2 (intermediate area), and E3 (peripheral area). Co-habitation with other animals and roaming behavior were identified as factors associated with TI in the dogs treated at HEGyPA, while castration was found to be a protective factor. In addition to these factors, residents’ perceptions of situations indicative of animal suffering varied according to the socio-environmental stratum. Traumatic Injuries in dogs represent a complex issue that demands a multidisciplinary approach and a perspective that considers socio-environmental. |
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