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The study aims to identify admission variables related to survival outcomes in dogs with bite wound trauma.

February 2, 2026Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care1 citations

Retrospective Evaluation of Admission Variables Associated With Outcome in Dogs With Bite Wound Trauma (12,412 cases): An ACVECC‐VetCOT Registry Study

MCMargaret CookColorado State University KGKelsea E. GuestColorado State University MCMichael L CreutzingerColorado State University

Key Points

The study aims to identify admission variables related to survival outcomes in dogs with bite wound trauma.
Retrospective evaluation of data from a veterinary trauma registry over a four-year period.
Included 12,412 dogs with various types of bite wounds: penetrating, blunt, and combination.
Analyzed relationships between admission variables and survival outcomes.
95.06% of dogs survived to discharge, while 1.01% died and 3.93% were euthanized.
Key factors for survival included higher Glasgow Coma Scale scores, lactate levels, and prior treatment by a veterinarian.
Older age and glucose dysregulation were linked to lower survival chances.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective To describe admission variables in dogs with bite wound trauma and to evaluate the relationship of these variables with the type of bite wound (penetrating, blunt, combination) and survival outcome. Design Retrospective evaluation of multi‐institutional veterinary trauma registry data on dogs presenting with bite wound trauma. Setting Veterinary Committee on Trauma‐identified Veterinary Trauma Centers (VTCs). Animals A total of 12,412 dogs with bite wound trauma presented to VTCs with data entered in the Veterinary Committee on Trauma registry from April 1, 2017, to December 31, 2021. Interventions None Measurements and Main Results Admission variables and outcome were evaluated for dogs suffering from penetrating bite trauma (10,942/12,412; 88.16%), blunt bite trauma (479/12,412; 3.86%), and a combination of these (991/12,412; 7.98%). Among all groups, 95.06% (11,799/12,412) survived to discharge, 1.01% (125/12,412) died, and 3.93% (488/12,412) were euthanized. Patient sex ( p < 0.001), modified Glasgow Coma Scale score ( p < 0.001), Animal Trauma Triage score ( p < 0.001), lactate concentration ( p < 0.001), base excess ( p < 0.001), blood glucose concentration ( p < 0.001), ionized calcium concentration ( p < 0.001), and PCV/total plasma protein concentration ( p < 0.001/ p < 0.001) were each associated with survival outcome. Head injury ( p < 0.001) or spinal trauma ( p < 0.001) at time of admission, or the requirement for blood product transfusion ( p < 0.001), was associated with a negative survival outcome. Treatment by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine prior to arrival to VTC was associated with survival. In multivariate analysis, higher body weight and surgical intervention were associated with survival. Older age and glucose dysregulation were associated with a negative survival outcome. Conclusion Dogs sustaining bite wound trauma have an excellent prognosis for survival. These findings may help guide discussion with caregivers regarding patient care, resource requirements, and prognosis.

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Cook et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fe27c1c9540dea80ffa1 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70092

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