Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Aug 2009
Evaluation of vehicular trauma in dogs: 239 cases (January-December 2001).
To describe a population of dogs with vehicular trauma and to determine whether age, type and severity of injury, or preexisting disease were associated with outcome. ⋯ Increased injury severity in dogs was associated with increased mortality rates and higher cost of treatment.