Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Mar 1997
Characteristics and management of gunshot wounds in dogs and cats: 84 cases (1986-1995).
To determine history, signalment, physical examination findings, treatment, complications, outcome, and prognostic indicators of dogs and cats treated for gunshot wounds at an urban veterinary referral hospital. ⋯ Most dogs with gunshot wounds that receive adequate treatment can be expected to survive. However, dogs with vertebral column or abdominal wounds may have a worse prognosis than dogs with thoracic or limb injuries.