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Hereditary Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System in Breeds of Assistance Dogs
Krausová, Anežka ; Sedlák, Petr (advisor) ; Šichtař, Jiří (referee)
This work deals with canine hereditary diseases of musculoskeletal system which may occur in breeds used for assistance purposes. First, the term "assistance dog" is defined. Assistance dogs include guide dogs, hearing dogs, service dogs, psychological assistance dogs, dual-purpose dogs and others. Most commonly used breeds are German shepherd, Labrador retriever, Golden retriever and a crossbreed of Labrador and Golden retriever. Next part describes musculoskeletal system of the dog. Particular diseases follow. The work focuses on several diseases whose common cause is presumed polygenic heredity. These are the diseases concerned: canine hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, panosteitis, Wobbler syndrome, hemivertebra, osteochondrosis and muscular dystrophy. Each disease includes the description of its prevalence, etiology, clinical signs, examination, diagnostic methods, treatment and prevention. Examinations are usually carried out using an X-ray, computed tomography, myelography or magnetic resonance. The treatment involves two components, conservative and surgical treatment. There are also mentioned the possibilities of genetic diagnostics of hip dysplasia and muscular dystrophy. Last chapter is devoted to practical approach of some entities within the Czech Republic engaged in the training of assistance dogs to the selection of the dogs for training in terms of their health and their experience with the diseases mentioned in this work. The discussion highlights an important role of prevention of these diseases, in particular through the conscious breeding methods, which exclude affected individuals from breeding. Thanks to such selection, the transmission of deleterious alleles throughout subsequent generations can be prevented. Prevention in individuals can also be achieved by an appropriate diet and reasonable exercise. When choosing a dog to be trained for assistance purposes, the health and predispositions of the breed as well as the individual's health should be taken into account.

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