A Retrospective Study of Vertebral Fracture and Luxation in Dogs Presented to University Veterinary Hospital, Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2015 to 2017

To date, there is data paucity on canine vertebral fracture and luxation (VFL) in the local setting. Therefore, it was hypothesized that geographical location stray dog population would influence VFL cases University Veterinary Hospital, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UVH, UPM). This study aimed to describe incidence characteristics of dogs presented UVH, UPM. Medical records, including radiographic images 74 between 2015 2017, were reviewed. dominated spinal cord disease at 49% (n = 36/74), exceeding intervertebral disc (IVDD) acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion (ANNPE). Half contributed by intact male, small breed aged more than one-year-old, with 52% 11/19) caused vehicular accidents. Almost two-thirds 21/36) outdoor or dogs, Th3-L3 region most susceptible (52%, n 19/36) for VFL. More 70% 25/36) patients had unstable fractures, highly associated severity. In conclusion, occurrence UPM three times higher reported western countries likely a large number dogs.