Approaching phantom complex after limb amputation in the canine species

The objective of this study was to describe the presence, prevalence, clinical manifestations and risk factors of phantom complex (PC) and its effect on the quality of life for dogs that underwent amputation of a limb. An online questionnaire was developed containing three sections with a total of 69 questions. Clinical cases were recruited from a website for three-legged dog owners. Data were acquired from February to March 2015. Descriptive statistics and frequency distribution analyses were performed on the collected data.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research