Does Flooring Substrate Impact Kennel and Dog Cleanliness in Commercial Breeding Facilities? – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP – Funded by WORLD PET ASSOCIATION and PET FOOD INSTITUTE
It is important to understand how the flooring substrate used in dog housing impacts dog health and well-being. Aspects to consider include paw, elbow, and hock health, the cleanliness of the dog, and the ability of the floors to be cleaned easily and thoroughly. This pilot study assessed the health and cleanliness of 118 dogs housed on three different types of flooring commonly found in commercial breeding kennels. No serious paw, elbow, or hock problems were identified. Thirty-one percent or fewer kennels at each facility were found to have fecal contamination after routine cleaning and the majority of dogs were clean. These findings indicate that a well-managed kennel can maintain clean, healthy dogs on different types of flooring substrates.
Stella, Judith; Hurt, Moriah; Bauer, Amy; Gomes, Paulo; Ruple, Audrey; Beck, Alan; Croney, Candace (2018). Does Flooring Substrate Impact Kennel and Dog Cleanliness in Commercial Breeding Facilities? Animals, 8(4), 59.
View ResourceTopic(s): Breeder Resource, Environment, Flooring, Kennel Design