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    Prevalence of antibody against rabies among confined, free‐roaming and stray dogs in a transit city of Nigeria
    (Istituto G. Caporale, 2011) Olugasa, B. O.; Aiyedun, J. O.; Emikpe, B.O
    The prevalence of anti‐glycoprotein antibodies against rabies virus is studied in the sera of confined, free‐roaming and stray dogs in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State, Nigeria. A quantitative indirect enzyme‐linked immune-sorbent assay (i‐ELISA) was used to detect rabies virus anti‐glycoprotein antibodies in sera from 116 confined, 61 free‐roaming, and 13 stray dogs. The sera were collected between June and December 2008 from apparently healthy dogs. Of these 190 dogs, 81 (42.6%), consisting of 57 confined (49.1%), 23 free-roaming (37.7%) and 1 stray (7.7%), had antibody titres that exceeded the positive threshold of 0.5 equivalent units (eu)/ml against rabies, while 109 (57.4%) presented titres that were below the threshold. Prevalence of rabies anti‐glycoprotein antibody was higher in the confined dogs compared to free‐roaming and stray dogs. Our results indicated low anti‐rabies sero-prevalence (42.6%) in the dog population of Ilorin, a transit city that lies between northern and southern Nigeria. This is the first community‐based prevalence report on the anti‐rabies serological profile of dogs in Nigeria. The need for primary and booster mass vaccination of dogs and the impact of these findings on rabies control in Nigeria are discussed.
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    Cosmetic tail docking: an overview of abuse and report of an interesting case
    (Cross Mark, 2016) Eyarefe, O. D.; Oguntoye, C. O.
    Background: This paper presents an overview of the global controversies surrounding cosmetic tail docking in puppies, some observed inconsistent practices among dog breeders and Veterinarians in West Africa, and the need for the African Veterinary Profession to take a decisive position on the cosmetic docking procedure. Case presentation: An interesting report of observed complications associated with cosmetic tail docking in a 3 week old male Boerboel is reported alongside the management of the ensuing complications. Conclusion: This paper highlights the still prevalent practice of cosmetic tail docking and seeks to enlighten clinicians towards stemming its abuse in Africa
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    Pica in Dogs: overview, owners perception and intestinal perforative obstructive cases in Ibadan, Nigeria
    (IDOSI Publications, 2016) Eyarefe, O.D.
    This study aimed at presenting an overview of pica in dogs, owners’ awareness and perception of this obsessive compulsive disorder, the gastrointestinal emergencies and associated surgical risk, with the objective of re-informing and awakening small animal veterinarians to the responsibility of disease prevention through clients’ education. Structured questionnaire was administered to dog owners in Ibadan city, Nigeria, to assess the level of their awareness and perception of pica and the health risk the habit poses to dogs. Report of cases of pica managed by the author and associated gastrointestinal surgical emergencies were presented and surgical approach to management discussed. Eighty percent (80%) of dog owners knew that eating of non-food items by dogs could be prevented. Some dog owners (55.7%) agreed that their dogs do sometimes eat non-food items. Some, (72.2%) have taken specific measures to prevent this habit in their dogs, while 66% had discussed with their veterinarian. Many (71.3%) were aware that this behaviour may be associated with deficiency of vital nutrients, while 65.2% were informed that the trait could be associated with anxiety and boredom. Many dog owners (65.3%) have successfully controlled the habit while 55.6% have made efforts at preventing their dogs from eating non-food items. As a result, many of them (59.2%) have provided their dogs with toys to play with while 59.8% constantly prevent their dogs from having access to non-food items. Veterinarians should make effort to educate owners on pica habit and the danger posed by it to pets’ health including the financial and psychological stress that pet’s ill- health could have on owners