Indian Journal of Veterinary Research (The)
Open Access
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue: 2

Occurrence of ophthalmic disorders in dogs

  • Author:
  • Noronha Anjali Antonia, M. K. Narayanan, S. Anoop, C. B. Devanand, John Martin, K. D , Syam K. Venugopal
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 21 to 24

Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University – Pookode, Mannuthy

*E-mail: drmknarayanan@gmail.com

Online published on 22 June, 2015.

Abstract

The ophthalmic affections were investigated in 643 dogs region during a period of 16 months in Kerala and the occurrence of ophthalmic disorders was analysed according to the anatomical part affected, the presenting condition, and age, breed and sex of the animal involved. The highest percentage of disorders was recorded in the cornea, with ulcerative keratitis. Chinese pugs had the highest incidence. No sex predilection could be identified and younger age groups had higher incidence.

Keywords

Dogs, Ophthalmic disorders