Table 3 Features that aroused suspicion of non-accidental injury in 58 animals
From: Non-accidental injury in companion animals in the Republic of Ireland
Feature | Number of occasions recorded |
|---|---|
Injuries that seemed consistent with abuse | 12 |
Recurring injuries | 1 |
Old untreated fractures | 1 |
A history inconsistent with the injury | 5 |
Animal showed excessive fear | 3 |
Meekness of the animal | 1 |
Suspicious behaviour of the client | 4 |
High pet turnover | 1 |