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Behavior issues directly affect animal and human welfare. In some countries, behavior problems are the main reasons for abandonment and euthanasia of companion animals. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of behavior problems among dogs seem by Brazilian veterinarians, by sending questionnaires to be responded by veterinarians at university referral animal hospitals in Brazil. Among 101 responses, 91.1% of participants affirmed to be consulted about behavior issues, and 82.2% said that they mostly concern dogs. Most veterinarians (56.7%) try to solve some behavior cases by themselves and refer others to a specialized colleague. Most affirmed to do not perform euthanasia due to behavior issues (89.1%). The most common complaint among owners was destructive behavior, followed by aggressions. The most recommended treatment for aggressive behavior and inappropriate elimination of urine was behavior therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Behavior issues directly affect animal and human welfare. In some countries, behavior problems are the main reasons for abandonment and euthanasia of companion animals. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of behavior problems among dogs seem by Brazilian veterinarians, by sending questionnaires to be responded by veterinarians at university referral animal hospitals in Brazil. Among 101 responses, 91.1% of participants affirmed to be consulted about behavior issues, and 82.2% said that they mostly concern dogs. Most veterinarians (56.7%) try to solve some behavior cases by themselves and refer others to a specialized colleague. Most affirmed to do not perform euthanasia due to behavior issues (89.1%). The most common complaint among owners was destructive behavior, followed by aggressions. The most recommended treatment for aggressive behavior and inappropriate elimination of urine was behavior therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is an agent of an important infectious disease in dogs. The objective of this study was to analyze the main clinical signs present in animals with distemper and compare them to the progression of disease. 175 animals suspected of distemper were evaluated from March/2010 to June/2011. The presence of CDV was confirmed in 89 dogs (50.9%). The most frequent clinical symptom was conjunctivitis (77.5%) and in the clinical course of 84 of them, 42 (50%) were discharged, 30 (35.7%) were euthanized and 12 (14.3%) died during treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]