TABLE 1.
Signs of illness observed in kennel dogs by their owners, May to September 1997, and selected outcomes (n = 27)
| Observation | % of dogs |
|---|---|
| Conditionsa | |
| Weight loss | 74 |
| Pale gums (anemia) | 52 |
| Anorexia | 52 |
| Lethargy | 48 |
| Cloudy eyes (uveitis) | 48 |
| Decreased stamina | 44 |
| Ocular discharge | 44 |
| Cough | 37 |
| Stumbling or dizziness (neurologic dysfunction) | 33 |
| Difficulty breathing | 22 |
| Difficulty conceiving or stillbirths (n = 10) (reproductive problems) | 20 |
| Swollen glands (lymphadenopathy) (n = 25) | 12 |
| Scrotal swelling or atrophy (n = 12) | 8 |
| Diarrhea | 7 |
| Redness around eyes (conjunctivitis) | 4 |
| Vomiting | 4 |
| Swelling in limbs (edema) | 4 |
| Fresh blood in stool | 4 |
| Yellow membranes or eyes (jaundice) | 4 |
| Outcomes | |
| Ophthalmic disease | 47 |
| Categorized as ill | 63 |
| Died | 22 |
a
Signs not observed in any dogs include hyphema, ecchymoses or petechiae, hematuria or hemoglobinuria, lameness, swollen joints, nasal discharge, melena, and epistaxis.