A study conducted by North Carolina State University (USA), published in Frontiers in Pain Research, sought to investigate whether there are differences in sensitivity to pain between dog breeds.
According to Margaret Gruen, associate professor of behavioral medicine at Carolina State University, Norte, the objective was to investigate whether the beliefs of veterinarians about the resistance to pain of different animals were true. races. For this, the research analyzed the sensitivity of 15 dogsof 10 breeds, ranking their susceptibility.
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There are dogs with greater sensitivity to pain
In order to clarify this, the team of researchers evaluated healthy adult dogs, both female and male. In total, the study had the participation of 149 animals. To check sensitivity to pressure and temperature, each of the 149 dogsparticipants underwent specific tests.
The investigated breeds were previously categorized by veterinarians according to a subjective scale of high, medium and low resistance to pain.
The researchers used a tool similar to a ballpoint pen, with one end pointed and the other flattened, to apply pressure to the animals' paws. In addition, a heated piece was employed to check temperature sensitivity.
Results obtained from pressure and temperature sensitivity tests were compared with questionnaires completed by veterinarians and the general public. In these documents, they expressed their perceptions about the sensitivity of each breed of dog.
After the analyses, the North Carolina State University scientists found that there are real differences in the dog breedsregarding pain.
Surprisingly, however, such distinctions do not always correspond to classifications previously made by veterinarians.
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The results of the study showed that Maltese dogs had low pain tolerance, reacting promptly to pressure and temperature stimuli.
These findings are in agreement with the classifications made by veterinarians about the breed. Other dogs have even been identified as having greater sensitivity to pain, including the Toy Poodle and the Chihuahua.
The findings are important to provide answers about the individual needs of each breed regarding pain management and veterinary care.
The results also highlight the need for a personalized approach to treatment and consideration of the specific demands of each dog, taking into account the susceptibility to pain.
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