Study on Incidence of Canine Cardiac Disorders in Jabalpur City

Abstract

Background: Canine cardiac disorders are one of the most common silent killers encountered in veterinary practice. The diagnosis of these disorders is an important factor to ensure proper medication and pet care. The current study was aimed to evaluate incidence of the canine cardiac disorders in Jabalpur city. Methods: The study was conducted on 109 dogs presented at VCC, Jabalpur from October 2019 to March 2020 with clinical signs of ascites, obesity, distended abdomen, weight loss, frequent coughing, difficulty in breathing, exercise intolerance, fainting or syncope, lack of energy, swelling of extremities, pale gums and hind limb weakness. All the dogs were subjected to chest X ray, electrocardiography and echocardiography. Following the diagnosis, the dogs suffering with cardiac disorders were included in the study. Result: Of all the 109 dogs screened, 60 were found to suffering with cardiac disorders. Amongst 60 dogs, arrhythmia was encountered in 42 dogs, followed by left or bi-atrial enlargement in 07 dogs, dilated cardiomyopathy in 06 dogs, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in 03 dogs and pericardial effusion in 02 dogs.