본 연구의 목적은 무작위의 일반인을 대상으로 유기견과 분양견의 인식 수준을 알아보 고 유기견과 분양견과의 비교 분석을 통해 유기견의 선호도가 낮은 이유를 파악하여 유기 견의 인식 개선방안과 그 필요성을 연구하는 것이다. 이에, 본 연구를 위하여 설문지법을 사용하였으며, 조사 대상자는 무작위 대상의 남녀 100명이었다. 결론적으로 유기견 입양 의 선호도를 끌어올릴 방안을 마련하고 인식개선방안을 수립했음을 시사했다.

본 연구의 목적은 반려견을 활용한 프로그램이 최근 현대사회에서 중요시 여겨지는 유 아기 아동의 정서지능 발달에 미치는 영향에 관련된 연구 결과들을 다시 정리하고, 동물 매개치료프로그램의 효과를 알아보고자 한다. 연구 방법은 학술검색 홈페이지에서 2000년부터 2020년까지 발표된 논문들을 대상으로 문헌조사를 실시하였고, 이때 검색 키워드는 반려동물, 유아기 아동, 정서발달 등이었다. 주요 연구 결과를 살펴보면 반려견을 활용한 매개프로그램들이 유아기 아동들에게 언 어표현 능력, 또래관계, 친사회적 행동, 정서지능에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳤고 수준을 향상 시켰다. 또 유기동물 돌보기 활동이 아동들의 생명존중인식 하위영역인 생명존중지식, 생 명존중행동, 생명존중태도에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것을 알 수 있었다.

Limb amputation is a salvage surgical procedure relatively common in small animals and other species. Wild animals after forelimb amputation have many difficulties in returning to normal life because forelimbs of arboreal quadrupeds are used to carry most of their weight and hold feed. This study investigated forelimb amputation and its outcomes in two raccoon dogs. Two male raccoon dogs presented for radio-ulnar fractures. Shoulder disarticulation amputation was applied to protect the thoracic cavity and reduce surgical time. After the operation, they could run comparatively faster with three legs. As they had good body condition and regular appetite during the hospitalization period, they were released to the area from which they were captured. Six months after the release, one of the raccoon dogs represented for hair loss by mites. It showed satisfactory function of the existing three limbs. Thus, amputation of forelimb could be considered as a treatment in raccoon dogs with severe limb status.

Canine parvovirus type-2 (CPV-2) has been reported worldwide as the main agent associated with acute hemorrhagic enteritis, resulting in high morbidity, especially in young dogs. CPV-2 has three genetic variants, 2a, 2b, and 2c. Here, we report three cases of canine parvovirus enteritis associated with CPV-2a (2 samples) and -2c (1 sample) infections that occurred in three young dogs suffering from enteritis. Isolates from dog diarrheic fecal samples were sequenced by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and identified as two types of CPV-2a and one type of CPV-2c. This work constitutes the first isolation and genetic characterization of CPV-2c in the Republic of Korea.

동물매개활동은 동물과의 상호작용을 통해 사람들의 정서적, 심리적, 신체적 발달을 촉진시켜 삶의 질을 향상하는데 기여한다. 이로써 현재 많은 사람들이 다양한 외부적 환경의 스트레스를 받고 있으며, 이에 따라 동물매개활동도 늘어나는 추세이다. 이러한 만큼 치료도우미견의 스트레스 고려 또한 필요하지만, 현재 그들의 스트레스 관련 선행연구가 부족한 실정이다. 이러한 문제에 대해, 본 연구는 동물매개활동 프로그램 참여시 치료도 우미견의 스트레스에 영향을 끼치는가에 대해 알아보는데 목적이 있다. 연구방법은 양적 연구인 맥박측정을 실시하였고, 맥박측정 도구인 맥박검사기 (ERDE PES-1700)를 사용 하여 사전·사후검사를 실시하였다. 또한, 치료도우미견의 스트레스에 대한 행동학적 반응인 카밍시그널을 사전·사후로 나누어 관찰하여 변화를 알아보았다. 동물매개활동 프로그 램은 2019.11.06. ~ 2019.12.02.까지 총 8회기로 진행되었으며 매주 주 2회 오후 1시30 분부터 3시까지 진행되었다. 본 연구는 동물매개활동 프로그램 사전·사후에 치료도우미견의 맥박 수치와 카밍시그널을 측정해 비교 분석하는 실험연구를 통해 동물매개활동 프로그램이 치료도우미견의 스트레스에 미치는 영향에 대해서 살펴보았다. 본 연구를 통해 얻은 결론은 다음과 같다. 동물매개활동 프로그램은 치료도우미견의 스트레스에 영향을 미친다. 본 연구결과를 기반으로 동물매개활동 프로그램이 치료도우미견의 스트레스에 영향을 미친다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 동물매개활동 프로그램 중 직접적인 신체 접촉이 많은 회기에서 치료도우미견의 평균 맥박 수치가 두드러지게 상승하였다.

This study compares the differences in the gastrointestinal transit time between the conventional capsule endoscope and a minimized capsule endoscope model in normal dogs to verify whether the minimization of capsule endoscope can help relief retention in the gastrointestinal tract, especially in the pyloric passage. Three male beagles were used as the experimental group for which the minimized capsule endoscope model was orally administered and the control group consisted of three beagle dogs for which the conventional capsule endoscope was orally administered. Nine experiments were conducted with three experiments for each dog in each group. The results showed a significant difference in the gastric transit time (GTT) by the minimization of the capsule endoscope between the two groups (control group: 123.3 ± 80 min, experimental group: 63.3 ± 40.9 min, p=0.019). In contrast, the difference in the small bowel transit time (SBTT) by the minimization of the capsule endoscope between the two groups (control group: 86.6 ± 58.9 min, experimental group: 80 ± 33.5 min, p=0.863) was not significant. In this study, the capsule endoscopes reached the large intestine without retention in the small intestine in all subjects. The significant difference in the GTT between the control group using the conventional capsule endoscope and the experimental group using the minimized capsule endoscope model suggests that the smaller size of the capsule endoscope is helpful in resolving retention in the gastrointestinal tract, thus shorting the GTT.

Echocardiography is one of the most useful diagnostic techniques for differentiating heart disease as well as mitral valve lesion. Forty client-owned small breed dogs (weight, 2.3−13.2 kg) aged between 8−17 years with myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD) were included in the present study. The diagnosis of MMVD in dogs was made based on the clinical signs, chest radiography data, and echocardiographic findings. Echocardiographic examinations were conducted in accordance with recommended standards for dogs. M-mode, Doppler, and 2D echocardiography were performed in left and right lateral recumbency. 2D echocardiography was used to measure LA and Ao diameter from 2D short axis at the level of the aortic valve. In the comparison of conventional echocardiography indices in dogs with different stages of heart failure with MMVD, significant differences were observed in E/A ratio (p=0.005), EDV (p<0.001), EDVI (p<0.001), E-peak velocity (p= 0.001), ESV (p=0.028), ESVI (p=0.004), LA (p<0.001), LA/Ao Ratio (p<0.001), LVIDd (p<0.001), LVIDd/Ao Ratio (p<0.001), LVIDs (p=0.036), LVIDs/Ao Ratio (p=0.002), and MR Velocity (p=0.026). In addition, distinct correlations were found in EDV (r=0.712), LA/Ao ration (r=0.830), LVIDd (r=0.724), and LVIDd/Ao ratio (r=0.759). This study found that known conventional echocardiographic indices, including EDV, LA/Ao ratio, LVIDd dimension, and LVIDd/Ao ratio correlated with the severity of MMVD in point of significant differences and distinct correlations.

이 논문은 노령견이 필요한 영양을 다루며, 노령견이 필요로 하는 영양평가를 검토하고, 노령화와 관련하여 흔히 발생할 수 있는 영양의 문제점들을 등을 제시하고자 한다. 즉, 이연구의 목표는 노령견의 노령화와 관련된 생리적인 변화, 필수영양소 및 그와 관련된 질병을 탐구하는데 있다. 2002년의 조사에 의하면, 미국에서 기르는 반려견의 30%-40%는 나이가 7세이상이라고 한다. 유렵의 경우 1983년과 1995년을 비교했을 때 나이가 7세이상의 반려견의 수는 약 50% 늘었다고 한다. 2012에 미국에서 실시한 이메일 조사에 의하면, 50,347명의 응답자 중에서 33.2%가 6살-10살의 노령견을 기르고 있으며, 11살이상의 노령견을 기르는 응답자는 14.7%라고 한다. 가정에서 기르는 반려견의 평균수명은 건강관리, 노령화 및 영양에 영향을 받는다. 그리고 견종, 유전, 영양, 환경 등의 요소에 따라서 노령화의 정도가 다르다. 10살이 넘은 많은 반려견들이 활력이 넘치고 건강하다고 할지라도, 대부분의 반려견들은 5세-6세가 되면, 노령화와 관련된 징조를 보이기 시작한다. 여러가지 질병을 치유할 수 있는 의학의 발달과 영양의 발달로 인하여, 반려견의 평균수명은 점점 증가하고 있다. ‘노령견을 위한 영양의 목표’는 노령견이 건강하고 활력 넘치게 하며, 노령과 관련된 건강상의 문제가 늦게 시작되고, 노령화를 지연시키며, 삶의 질을 향상시키며, 기대수명을 늘리는데 있다. 노령화는 생리적인 변화를 가져온다. 우리가 육안으로 명백하게 느낄 수 있는 변화들은 털의 색깔이 하얗게 변하는 것, 몸의 기력이 떨어는 것, 시각이나 청각 등의 감각기관에 문제가 오는 것 등이 있으며, 표면적으로 느끼기 어려운 변화들은 소화관, 면역시스템, 신장 등 장기와 관련된 생리적인 변화들이다. 반려견이 필요로 하는 영양은 나이에 따라서 다르다. 또한 노령화가 진행됨에 따라서 발생할 수 있는 영양과 관련된 많은 질병들이 있으며, 이러한 질병에는 영양이 매우 중요하다.

최근 한국 사회는 반려견을 키우는 인구가 빠르게 증가하고 있다. 한국 사회의 주거환경 특성상 소형 견종을 반려하는 가정이 많은데, 시츄, 말티즈, 푸들 등이 이에 해당한다. 이들 견종은 흐르는 눈물 과다로 인한 문제를 겪는 대표적인 견종이다. 이를 개선하기 위하여 현재 시중에는 이미 다양한 제품이 나와 있으나 그중 몇 가지 제품에서 타일로신이 발견되어 논란이 되었다. 타일로신은 설사 위장장애 등의 부작용을 야기하여 수의사의 처방이 필요한 항생제이다. 이 때문에 한약재(Compound A, Compound B)을 활용하여 부작용이 없는 안전한 보조제를 개발하고자 한다. 실험에 참여하는 반려견의 몸무게에 비례하여 2주간 보조제를 복용하고 눈물검사키트를 사용하여 전과 후를 비교하고 육안으로 확인되는 변화를 관찰한다. 실험 결과 전체적으로 흐르는 눈물의 양이 감소하였고, 부가적으로 발견한 효과로 눈물양이 부족하거나 과다한 반려견의 눈물양이 정상화된 것을 발견할 수 있었다.

This study was performed to investigate the understanding and recognition status on separation anxiety in dogs. Most breeders(95% of the survey respondents) knew about separation anxiety in dogs, but they often neglected their dogs with no treatment and no taking care of them. Symptoms of separation anxiety are mental anxiety conditions, such as severely barking, disturbing house littered, defecation mistake and self-injury. Breeders may suffer the hardships with their dogs having separation anxiety. So the efforts are needed to reduce the occurrence of separation anxiety, and it is desirable for patients to seek animal behavior counseling, behavioral correction training, and medication therapy.

The mammary gland tumor (MGT) is the most common neoplasia in intact female dogs. Of these, 50% are malignant and metastasis to the other sites are often occurred. Therefore, it is very important for decision of treatment plan and prognosis to differentiate benign tumor from malignancies. Calcification of MGT is a very important imaging finding. The purpose of this study was to investigate the radiological and computed tomographic images of the MGT and the morphology and distribution of calcifications in the MGT using the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System classification. A total of 42 dogs with MGT were included in this study. The dogs were divided into two groups into benign and malignant groups based upon histologic or cytologic results. The appearance of calcification in the tumor on radiographs and CT images was analyzed for the HU value of pre- and post-contrast injection, margin, surface, and shape of the tumor and the lymph node abnormalities. On radiographs, the positive predictive value of malignant and benign tumors was 72.72 and 85.71%, respectively. On CT examinations, the positive predictive value of malignant and benign tumors was the same value of 83.33%. The maximum diameter of the tumor and the presence of abnormal lymph nodes on CT images showed a strong correlation with malignancies. Therefore, it is thought that radiographs and CT provide useful information for evaluating MGT in dogs.

This study was conducted to Jindo dogsprovide whether Jindo dogs can distinguish cancer cells, early detection. Jindo dogs were trained for cancer detection based on obedience, smell recognition, and tracking. Cancer detection training was designed to enable detection of lung cells (A549), prostate cells (PC 3), or breast cells (MCF7) among 9 pure media. Four Jindo dogs were trained by the same trainer and our different results were obtained (true positive, true negative, false positive, false negative). The accuracy was 85%, 82%, 92%, and 81% for sensitivity and 95%, 89%, 95%, and 93% for specificity. In addition, 4 Jindo dogs can find what is the cancer cell cannot distinguish 3 kinds of (A549, PC3, MCF7). Jindo dogs can detect cancerous cells through human’s breath and urine.

Skin barrier function can be assessed non-invasively, including by transepidermal water loss (TEWL), skin hydration, and sebum level. The aim of this study was to evaluate day-to-day variation in measurements of TEWL, skin hydration, and sebum level at various anatomic sites and the relationship between these parameters in normal dogs. Measurements were repeated five times on two separate days in five clinically normal Beagle dogs at seven anatomic sites, i.e., the left and right pinnae, left and right axillae, left and right groin areas, and ventrum. Coefficient of variation was used to show the variation in measurements. Correlations between each of the measurements were analyzed to determine the contribution of skin hydration and sebum level to TEWL. There was no variation in the measurements obtained according to time or anatomic site (P>.0.05). The coefficient of variation was highest for sebum level (209.0 ± 81.8%) followed in descending order by skin hydration (62.7 ± 34.5%) and TEWL (41.1 ± 6.9%). Of the seven anatomic sites sampled, the left and right pinnae showed the lowest variation in repeated measurements for TEWL (39.2%), skin hydration (29.6%), and sebum level (75.5%). There was no significant relationship between the results for each measurement (P>.0.05). Because of its relatively low variation on repeated measurement, TEWL might be the most useful way of evaluating skin condition in dogs.

Locomotion can be investigated using visual locomotion scoring or computer-assisted techniques such as force plates or pressure plates. Although visual locomotion scoring is inexpensive, it is subjective and depends on observers. Conversely, computer-assisted techniques are objective and more sensitive than visual assessment. Many studies of gait in large breed dogs have been conducted using these techniques; however, there have been few investigations of small to toy breed dogs. Therefore, the purpose of the present study is to conduct gait analysis in small to toy breed dogs and to suggest normal reference ranges for clinical application. Twenty healthy dogs with no lameness or orthopedic pain weighing from 2 kg to 12 kg were used. The dogs were divided into two groups according to their weight, after which gait analysis was conducted using a pressure plate. The pressure force ratio between the forelimb and hindlimb was significantly lower in group 2 (mean 4.2 kg) than group 1 (mean 10.4 kg), while the stance time ratio between the forelimb and hindlimb tended to increase in group 2, but there was no significant difference. Other numerical values in group 2 tended to decrease, with some significant differences being observed. Overall, the results suggest that there are different gait features in small to toy breed dogs when compared with middle and large breed dogs.

As the population ages, the number of households raising companion animals is increasing. Companion animal industry has recently been diversified through a combination of various industries such as beauty, rest, and insurance, and the share of this industry in the economy is gradually increasing. Dandruid keratoses, ticks, and various pathogenic bacteria are parasitized on the skin and hair of a dog to damage the hair and cause skin diseases. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of natural ingredients on the oil and moisture content of dog skin when using natural shampoos and using these shampoos. In this study, we measured the water content of four poodles of 1 year and 4 years old. The natural shampoo used in 4 rats was prepared and used directly. The results of this study showed that the water content in the forelimb of the experimental dog was almost unchanged when using the ordinary shampoo, but it increased with the use of the natural shampoo. Especially, when using natural shampoo for 3 weeks, it was confirmed that the water content of ordinary shampoo increased about 55.71% over 3 weeks. On the other hand, when using a general shampoo, the water content of the neck of the experimental dog was almost unchanged, and even when using the natural shampoo, the moisture content was almost unchanged. These results suggest that natural shampoos will have a better effect on maintaining the moisture content of companion animals compared to ordinary shampoos.

본 연구는 이미 진정효과가 뛰어나다고 알려져 있는 클래식과 함께 진정효과가 있다고 밝혀진 레게의 효과를 비교하고자 진행되었다. 연구에 사용된 실험견들은 실험을 잘 이해하고 있는 연구원들이 현재 키우는 반려견 4마리를 섭외하여 진행되었다. 섭외 된 반려견은 말티즈 2마리, 요크셔테리어 2마리이다. 진정효과를 알 수 있는 지표로는 Lori R. Kogan외의 ‘Behavioral effects of auditory stimulation on kenneled dogs’ 논문에서 사용한 지표를 일상에서도 확인하기 쉽도록 간소화하여 짖은 횟수, 서있는 시간, 서있지 않은 시간, 수면시간의 평균을 냈다. 그 결과 짖는 횟수 외의 큰 차이는 보이지 않았고, 진정효과만은 확실한 것을 확인하였다. 다만 일상생활에서 실행하는 것과 실험견의 일정한 결과를 위해 각 가정에서 실행하여 정확도는 떨어질 수 있다. 주변 소음 등이 적은 가정에서 실행한다면 조금 더 정확한 결과를 얻을 수 있을 것이다.

Malassezia pachydermatis (M. pachydermatis) otitis is an important infectious disease of dogs throughout the world. In the present study, the presence, diagnosis, clinical signs and chemotherapy of M. pachydermatis were studied in clinical otitic dogs of Lahore and its suburbs. During two-year study period, a total of 200 ear cerumen samples from otitic dogs were examined microscopically. Of these, 46 (23%) were found positive for M. pachydermatis. The difference in the prevalence of infection between the pendulous ear and erected ear dogs as well as sex predilection was found nonsignificant (P>0.05). However, a significantly (P<0.05) higher prevalence (86.90%) was recorded in dogs of more than one years of age group. The animals determined positive for the M. pachydermatis were divided into two groups (A and B) and treated with Clotrimazole and Nystatin, respectively. Efficacy of both the antifungals was evaluated on the basis of reversal of clinical signs scoring and cytological examinations at 7, 14, 21-day post treatment. The overall efficacy of Clotrimazole and Nystatin was 73% and 68%, respectively. Clotrimazole showed better results as compared to Nystatin in accomplishing cure rate from mycological infection. It was concluded that M. pachydermatis is a significant cause of otitis in dogs wherein Clotrimazole proves to be a more effective drug in eliminating the infection in the affected Dogs.

This study investigated the potential associations of dog characteristics with serum serotonin (5HT) concentration in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD). Client-owned dogs were prospectively recruited at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Chungnam National University between 2010 and 2011. Forty-two dogs (22 females and 20 males) were enrolled in this study. DMVD dogs included Maltese (n=12), followed by Shih-tzu (n=10), mixed breed (n=5), Chihuahua (n=4), Miniature schnauzer (n=3), Miniature poodle (n=3), Miniature pinscher (n=1), Pomeranian (n=1), Yorkshire terrier (n=2), and Spitz (n=1). As inclusion criteria for the study, dogs had to show either direct or echocardiographic evidence of DMVD. Platelet count significantly differed among the three groups, as the moderate (P<0.05) and severe groups (P<0.05) showed significantly higher platelet counts than the mild DMVD group. Additionally, significantly higher LVIDd, LVIDs, fractional shortening (FS), and LA:Ao ratios were observed in dogs with moderate (P<0.05) and severe (P<0.05) DMVD compared to the mild group, respectively. Significant positive correlations between serum 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT) concentration and platelet count (r=0.273, P=0.03), LA:Ao ratio (r=0.459, P=0.001), and LVIDd (r=0.319, P=0.013) were observed in DMVD dogs. Therefore, serum 5HT concentration may be a potential cause of DMVD progression.

Transnational terrorism in the twenty-first century is a unique threat that has sparked equally unique responses from nations at the receiving end of it, particularly the US. Some of these responses, however, have ignored both provisions of international law and the political realities prevailing in regions of Pakistan where the Drone strikes have been conducted. This poses various policy problems as the US has continuously used legal lacunae in international humanitarian law to carry on its “war on terror.” This paper addresses the problem by proposing a new form of armed conflict known as “transnational armed conflict,” which accounts for the unique nature of a conflict between a State and a non-State actor operating from the territory of another State. It allows for the setting of appropriate impact and assessment thresholds that could effectively bring such countermeasures in compliance with the accepted principles of international humanitarian law.