10/11/2020
Sports injuries in dogs
It's the risk one needs to take when it comes to exercising the dog(s). My arguments are based on empirical research. From the past, one who has followed my advice, the dogs are still alive and maintaining a healthy life.
Below are two short articles. Indeed, there are some limitations to the studies. However, they gave us a wake-up call.
Montalbano C, Gamble L-J, Walden K, Rouse J, Mann S, Sack D, Wakshlag LG, Shmalberg JW and Wakshlag JJ (2019) Internet Survey of Participant Demographics and Risk Factors for Injury in Flyball Dogs. Front. Vet. Sci. 6:391. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00391
Levy, I., Hall, C., Trentacosta, N., & Percival, M. (2009). A preliminary retrospective survey of injuries occurring in dogs participating in canine agility. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 22(4), 321-324.