Morbidity and mortality in pups from pet stores and private sources: 968 cases (1987-1988)
Hird, D.W.; Ruble, R.P.; Reagor, S.G.; Cronkhite, P.K.; Johnson, M.W.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 201(3): 471-474
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 1506257 Document Number: 392546
Morbidity (greater than or equal to 1 disease condition) for pups sold from 3 pet stores from January 1987 through December 1988 ranged from 54 to 68%. In 1 store, morbidity was higher for store pups, compared with pups originating from private parties, for such disease conditions as "kennel cough," diarrhea, and several species of gastrointestinal parasites. In-store mortality ranged from 5 to 9.5% of pups arriving for sale.