• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.138-143
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• 1993

This study was performed to examine the distribution of dermatophytes in asymptomatic 454 dogs and 106 cats and in 19 dogs with skin lesions in Taegu. The results obtained were summarized as follows ; 1. The isolation rates of dermatophytes were 10.1% (46/454) in asymptomatic dogs and 33.0%(35/106) in asymptomatic cats. 2. The isolation rates of dermatophytes in dogs and cats were lower at house than that at pet cannel and animal care center, and that in females were higher than that in males, 3. From dog, 43(93.5%) of M canis and 3(6.5%) of M gypseum, and from cats, 33(94.2%) of M canis, 1(2.9%) of M gypseum and M nunum were isolated.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.282-285
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• 2022

Compulsive behavior is a sequence of movements usually derived from normal maintenance behaviors that are performed out of context in a repetitive, exaggerated, ritualistic, and sustained manner. In general, the treatment plan includes environmental management, behavior modifications, and psychotropic medications, however, the prognosis is varied. In this case report, a 9-year-old neutered male miniature poodle presented with a lifelong history of tail chasing and mutilation. Based on the behavioral history, observations, and physical examination, compulsive disorder was diagnosed. The dog's compulsive tail chasing behavior improved only with a combination of psychotropic medications, including fluoxetine, trazodone, and gabapentin.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제33권8호
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• pp.605-611
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• 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine whether Rescue Remedy, the most popular Bach flower, was effective in reducing stress and fear in pets, thereby alleviating behavioral problems such as aggression and improving the welfare of canines. The evaluation was conducted with canines without diseases or behavioral problems. Two male Spitz dogs (average age 15 years, average weight 8 kg), one female Spitz dog (age 12 years, weight 8 kg), and nine Shetland sheep dogs (average age, 11 years, average weight 9 kg) were used in the study. Responses in the heart rate were found in three groups of dogs during nail trimming (P < 0.05). Heart rate variability in each of the three canines that were 8 and 13 years old were similar on the Bach flower remedy (P > 0.05). Ethogram observations during nail cutting indicated a reduction in aberrant behavior after administration of Bach Flower remedy. In conclusion, the application of Bach flower Rescue Remedies resulted in substantially lower heart rates and a reduction in stress-related behaviors was observed.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.499-502
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• 2013

목 부위에 교상을 입은 8살의 중성화된 수컷 푸들이 내원하였다. 신체 검사에서, 보행이 불가능하였고 심부통증이 있는 사지의 불완전 마비로 UML 증상을 보였다. 방사선과 CT 검사에서 경추 1번의 횡돌기의 골절, 경추 2번의 가시돌기의 골절이 관찰 되었다. 보존적 처지를 1주일 실시 하였으나 증상이 완화 되지 않아 수술적 교정이 선택되었다. 수술적 안정은, 배쪽으로 접근하여 나사, K-wires 와 bone cement를 이용하여 내원 7일차에 실시 되었다. 수술 후 4주 이후 혼자 설 수 있었으며, 6주 이후 보행이 가능하였다. 본 증례에서는 등쪽과 배쪽 부위 중쇠뼈 골절을 교정하기 위하여 배쪽 복합 고정을 실시하였으며, 좋은 예후를 보였다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제30권11호
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• pp.1021-1032
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• 2020

전 세계적으로 반려동물과 반려동물 양육 인구는 증가하고 있으며 이와 관련된 사업은 고급화, 전문화되고 있다. 특히, 개는 사람과 수 천년 동안 공생하고 있으며 이들은 탄수화물 식이와 더불어 사람과 비슷한 생활 방식을 영위하고 있다. 주거와 음식을 공유하며 형성된 강력한 유대관계를 통해 사람은 반려견에 대한 책임감 및 정서적 안정을 느끼며 반려견은 사람을 의지하는 행동을 보인다. 하지만 사람과 반려견 사이에는 식이와 관련된 스트레스가 존재한다. 반려견은 본질적으로 육식성이므로, 반려견에게 영양학적으로 균형 잡힌 식이와 기능성 물질들을 제공하는 것은 그들의 건강을 위한 장내 미생물 군집 유지에 매우 중요하다고 할 수 있다. 장내미생물은 병원균과 같은 외부 유해인자로부터 반려견을 보호하고 면역계를 조절, 생리학적 항상성에도 관여하기 때문에 최근 높은 관심을 받고 있다. 비정상적인 장내미생물 군집 형성은 장질환, 대사질환, 정신질환, 신경계 질환의 병리적 과정과 증상에 영향을 미칠 뿐만 아니라 반려견의 질병은 사람에게 기회감염을 통해 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서 반려견의 장내미생물의 조성, 다양성뿐만 아니라 장내미생물과 질병 사이의 상관성에 대하여 논의하고자 한다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제61권6호
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• pp.366-370
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• 2019

Overweight and obesity induce serious health problems that exert negative effects on dog's welfare. Body condition score (BCS) is a common method to evaluate the body fat mass in animals. By palpating and observing fats under the skin it is possible to predict animal's body fat accumulation condition. BCS is also a useful tool to estimate body fat composition in dogs. However, BCS can be subjective when it was performed by non-professionals like pet's owners. To develop a method to avoid the misevaluation of BCS twenty-four Beagles were enrolled and performed BCS evaluation. In addition, the length of chest and abdominal girths were measured. In correlation analysis, the sizes of chest and abdominal girth were significantly correlated with BCS. Especially, the difference and ratio of the chest and abdominal length were highly correlated with the BCS. With that, we suggested that this simple measurement of chest and abdominal girths by a measuring tape would be an effective method to estimate BCS scores in dogs that helps non-professionals to manage their own dog's nutritional condition by monitoring body fat accumulation condition.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.305-310
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• 2008

A 10-year-old female Yorkshire terrier with the clinical signs of nasal swelling, epistaxis and nasal discharge was presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Cheju National University. Abnormal nasal mass was detected in physical examination and radiographic findings. After surgical excision, the sample of nasal mass was referred to Pathology Department of Veterinary Medicine. Grossly, the mass was soft, friable, and $2.5{\times}4cm$ cm in size. Histopathologically, the mass was composed of mediumsized non-keratinizing columnar to polyhedral cells arranged in anastomosing ribbon and large nest. It has complex in-folding of thick epithelial layers separated by fibrovascular septa. Tumor cells showed characteristic palisading arrangement of columnar cells, and perpendicularly distributed to the basement membrane. The cells had pale basophilic cytoplasm, oval nucleus and one or more nucleoli, and indistinct cellular border. Many tumor cell emboli were presented in lymphatics. Immunohistochemistry revealed that tumor cells were cytokeratin (CK) 19 and CK clone MNF116 positive and but CK7 and CK high molecular weight negative. Based on the gross, histopathologic, and immunohistochemical findings, the mass was diagnosed as transitional carcinoma in nasal cavity. In our best knowledge, this is the first report of transitional carcinoma originated from transitional zone of canine nasal cavity in Korea.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.447-451
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• 2008

This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of Helicobacter spp. in privately owned pet dog's oral cavity samples (saliva, dental plaque, vomitus) and fecal samples in Korea and to evaluate the potential route for transmission. Total 100 patients dogs attending one Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital were examined by Helicobacter genus-specific PCR assay and these dogs were divided into two groups whether they had gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, nausea and diarrhea) or not. The total detection rate of Helicobacter spp. by PCR in saliva, dental plaque and fecal samples was 23%, 1% and 68% respectively. The difference of prevalence with regarding the gastrointestinal sings was not significant. In vomitus, two of seven samples had positive results. These results suggested that Helicobacter spp. are present in the oral cavity although they were present in very low number and are not like to be normal oral flora of the oral cavity and Helicobacter spp. in dogs could be transmitted through oral-oral, gastrooral and fecal-oral route.

• 한국동물생명공학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.138-144
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• 2024

Background: As the number of households raising companion dogs increases, the pet genetic analysis market also continues to grow. However, most studies have focused on specific purposes or native breeds. This study aimed to collect genomic data through single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chip analysis of companion dogs in South Korea and perform genetic diversity analysis and SNP annotation. Methods: We collected samples from 95 dogs belonging to 26 breeds, including mixed breeds, in South Korea. The SNP genotypes were obtained for each sample using an Axiom^TM Canine HD Array. Quality control (QC) was performed to enhance the accuracy of the analysis. A genetic diversity analysis was performed for each SNP. Results: QC initially selected SNPs, and after excluding non-diverse ones, 621,672 SNPs were identified. Genetic diversity analysis revealed minor allele frequencies, polymorphism information content, expected heterozygosity, and observed heterozygosity values of 0.220, 0.244, 0.301, and 0.261, respectively. The SNP annotation indicated that most variations had an uncertain or minimal impact on gene function. However, approximately 16,000 non-synonymous SNPs (nsSNPs) have been found to significantly alter gene function or affect exons by changing translated amino acids. Conclusions: This study obtained data on SNP genetic diversity and functional SNPs in companion dogs raised in South Korea. The results suggest that establishing an SNP set for individual identification could enable a gene-based registration system. Furthermore, identifying and researching nsSNPs related to behavior and diseases could improve dog care and prevent abandonment.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.185-188
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• 2009

6개월령의 보스톤 테리어가 미측 음경 돌출과 불완전 형성된 포피, 이분화된 음낭, 잠복고환과 음경골 이형성을 나타내었다. 신체검사상, 요도구멍은 회음부 표면에 위치하였고 섬유성 띠는 귀두로부터 회음부에 있는 요도구멍까지 연결되어 있었다. 또한, 잘못 위치한 요도구멍을 통한 상행성 감염에 의하여 요도염을 나타내었다. 교정수술은 외부생식기 전체와 잠복고환을 절제하기 위하여 시행되었다. 포피, 음경 그리고 잠복고환은 성공적으로 절제되었다. 수술 후 요도구멍을 주기적으로 세척하고 항생제를 투여한 이후, 재발성 요도염은 사라졌다. 만약, 요도구멍의 위치가 재발성 요도염의 원인과 요실금의 주요 원인이 아니라면, 요도구멍을 재형성할 필요가 없는 이 치료법을 이용할 것을 제안한다.