An Osteobiography of a 19th‐Century Dog from Toronto, Canada
Dados Bibliográficos
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| AFILIAÇÃO(ÕES) | Department of Veterinary Pathology Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon SK S7N 5B4 Canada, University of Leicester, Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center Springfield IL 62703 USA, University of British Columbia Press, University of Guelph, Natural History Museum Bern Bernastrasse 15 CH‐3005 Bern Switzerland |
| ANO | Não informado |
| TIPO | Artigo |
| DOI | 10.1002/oa.2483 |
| CITAÇÕES | 6 |
| ADICIONADO EM | 2025-08-18 |
Resumo
A 19th‐century dog burial uncovered from a historical homelot in Toronto, Canada, provided a unique opportunity to reconstruct the individual's osteobiography. Of particular interest are the dog's very large size and a suite of skeletal pathologies. Recovery of a nearly complete skeleton combined with the use of X‐rays and micro‐computed tomography (micro‐CT) allowed for a discriminating differential diagnoses. Stable isotope analyses were applied to investigate questions of diet. Results reveal an individual who suffered greatly from disease towards the end of his life and hint at its owners attitudes towards dogs. The interdisciplinary approach applied to this case study highlights the potential information obtainable from pet burials. We argue that better analyses and reporting of pet burials will help address research questions targeting broader themes related to human–animal relationships. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.