DOGS IN ANIMAL RESEARCH

By Dan RednorGigi Keller

Clarissa Kear

Contributions to Science through dogs

Heart surgery techniques were tested on dogs before operating on humans

Procedures for treating Emphysema were made possible through tests on dogs

Dogs were the first animal to be used for testing organ transplants

Testing on dogs has advanced and improved microsurgery which is key in reattaching severed body parts such as toes and fingers.

Characteristics of dogs useful for past/current research

The unique structure of dogs skeletal system has been useful in gaining information on human fractures

Dogs are useful because their respiratory and cardiovascular systems of like that of humans.

Benefits for the animals

Vet treatments for hip and joint replacements.

Vet advancement thru research on dogs were dental care and diabetes treatments.

Dog research has made vaccines for dogs dealing with disease such as rabies.