Table 7 Welfare Societies – Most common medical problems on relinquishment
Organisation | Most common medical problems on relinquishment |
|---|---|
A | ● Leg injuries |
● Skin disease | |
● Impalement injuries | |
● Lacerating wounds | |
B | ● Severe emaciation |
● Liver disease | |
● Problems with feet (laminitis and abscesses most commonly) | |
● Parasitic infestations | |
● Dental problems | |
C | ● Liver disease |
● Parasite infestations | |
● Laminitis | |
● Eye injuries | |
● Ringworm | |
● Emaciation | |
D | ● Emaciation |
● Parasite infestation | |
● Lameness | |
● Foot issues | |
E | ● Foot problems |
● Lameness | |
● Parasite infestation | |
● Laminitis |