Table 3 Risk factors canine megaoesophagus in Australia, 2017–2018. Details of the different sources of data used to identify probable cases of megaoesophagus
Source | Details |
|---|---|
Mars Petcare | Database of owners or vets of suspected MO cases shared with University of Melbourne. |
Australian Veterinary Association | PetFAST reports. |
University of Melbourne | Independent reporting to the U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital, University of Melbourne from veterinarians and owners, including members of a megaoesophagus Facebook community. Reporting to the University of Melbourne responding to a call for cases sent by Australian Veterinary Association members and by internal communication within the Greencross Vets group of practices. |