Interdog household aggression: 38 cases (2006–2007)

Wrubel, Kathryn M.; Moon-Fanelli, Alice A.; Maranda, Louise; Dodman, Nicholas H.

doi:10.2460/javma.238.6.731

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“…A significant difference in gender distribution was found between the group of dogs aggressive towards humans and the group of dogs aggressive towards other dogs, with a higher number of entire and spayed females in the latter group. In an earlier study, a prevalence of females was found in cases of intraspecific aggression [28]. Within the group of dogs aggressive towards other dogs, females and neutered females were also responsible for significantly more multiple aggression and group aggression.…”

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A Retrospective Analysis of Dog–Dog and Dog–Human Cases of Aggression in Northern Italy

Notari

Cannas

Sotto

et al. 2020

Animals

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In this survey, a caseload of aggressive dogs (n = 170) was analysed to increase the available information about biting dog characteristics, contribute to risk evaluation and improve bite prevention tools. All dog data were collected from questionnaires completed by veterinary behaviourists in Northern Italy. All dogs were referred to them by public authorities to be evaluated and treated due to the incidence of one or more episodes of aggression. Between the two groups of human-directed and dog-directed aggressive dogs, significant associations were found: the dog-directed aggressive group inflicted significantly more severe bites (p < 0.01) and offensive aggression (p < 0.01), whereas defensive aggression was significantly more numerous in the human-directed aggression group (p < 0.01) and more significantly located in private homes (p < 0.01). No significant associations were found between the severity of bites and one or more specific breeds in either group. The prevalence of defensive bites in private homes in human-directed aggression indicate that owners’ understanding of their dogs’ behaviour and communication is fundamental to preventing aggression, and that owner education programmes are fundamental tools to reduce aggression risk factors and prevent aggression.

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A Retrospective Analysis of Dog–Dog and Dog–Human Cases of Aggression in Northern Italy

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Cannas

Sotto

et al. 2020

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“…In other species, intra-group coalitional aggression is mainly related to challenges to established dominance rank, e.g., primates: [ 10 , 11 ] and domestic dogs: [ 42 ]. Pigs establish dominance relationships, and commonly use fierce reciprocal fights in this process, although these are rarely fatal [ 19 , 43 ].…”

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Intra-Group Lethal Gang Aggression in Domestic Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)

Camerlink

Chou

Turner

2020

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Intraspecific coalitional aggression is rare among all species, especially within stable social groups. We report here numerous cases of intraspecific lethal gang aggression within stable groups of domestic pigs. The objective was to describe this extreme aggression and to identify potential causes. Management data were collected from farms with (n = 23) and without (n = 19) gang aggression. From one farm, 91 victims were assessed for skin injuries and body condition score. Lethal gang aggression was significantly associated with deep straw bedding, which may be related to various other factors. Gang aggression tended to occur more in winter, and was unrelated to genetic line, breeding company, group size or feed type. It occurred equally in female-only and mixed sex groups (male-only groups were not represented), from around eight weeks of age. Injuries typically covered the whole body and were more severe on the front of the body. Victims who survived had a lower body condition score and fewer injuries than victims found dead. There are still many unknowns as to why this abnormal social behaviour occurs and it deserves further research attention, both for its applied relevance to animal welfare as for the evolutionary background of lethal gang aggression.

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“…A definitive explanation for these repeated findings (1, 2, 3, 15, 16) has not been proven. Speculation that trauma arises from inter-household aggression, dominance (20) and bite injuries caused by animals protecting their territory, being afraid, playing or protecting their property may reasonably explain why these injuries occur (21). …”

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Retrospective evaluation of canine and feline maxillomandibular trauma cases

Mulherin¹,

Snyder

Soukup³

et al. 2014

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol

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Summary Objectives To determine differences in signalment between maxillomandibular (MM) and non maxillomandibular (non-MM) trauma patients to help predict the type of injury sustained. Methods A medical records database was searched from December 2003-September 2012 to identify all MM trauma patients, and also a random sample of non-MM trauma patients was generated. Patient species, age, sex, weight, and injury aetiology were recorded for both populations. Results Sixty-seven MM trauma patients and 129 non-MM trauma patients were identified. Feline patients were almost twice as likely to be presented for MM trauma compared with non-MM trauma. The median weight of canine patients suffering MM injury was significantly less than that of non-MM patients (p=0.025). A significant association existed between the causes of injuries associated with MM and non-MM trauma populations (p=0.000023). The MM trauma patients were more likely to sustain injury as a result of an animal altercation (Bonferroni p=0.001) while non-MM injuries were more likely to result from motor vehicle accidents (Bonferroni p=0.001). Overall animals <1yr of age with traumatic injuries were overrepresented (65/196) in comparison to entire patient population. Clinical Significance The results of this study may help guide clinicians in the evaluation and screening of trauma patients that are presented as an emergency. Cats, small dogs and animals suffering from animal altercations should all be closely evaluated for maxillomandibular injury.

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Interdog household aggression: 38 cases (2006–2007)

Abstract: Most treatment strategies were considered effective. Consistency and predictability of social interactions are essential in resolving interdog household aggression.

Cited by 29 publications

References 24 publications

A Retrospective Analysis of Dog–Dog and Dog–Human Cases of Aggression in Northern Italy

A Retrospective Analysis of Dog–Dog and Dog–Human Cases of Aggression in Northern Italy

Intra-Group Lethal Gang Aggression in Domestic Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus)

Retrospective evaluation of canine and feline maxillomandibular trauma cases

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