1Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, SVPUAT, Meerut, U.P., India
*Corresponding author: SK Tyagi; E-mail: surbhi.vet@svpuat.edu.in
Online Published on 13 October, 2025.
This study aimed to assess the incidence of various eye affections in dogs at the VCC, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, over a 14-month period from June 2023 to August 2024. Out of 1,803 dogs presented to the surgical section, 34 dogs (1.8%) were diagnosed with ocular conditions, with corneal ailments affecting 24 dogs (70.59%). Thirty four dogs (50 eyes) presented with various eye conditions were included in the study. Breed analysis revealed that Pugs were the most affected (29.4%, 10 cases), followed by Shih Tzus (20.6%, 7 cases), mongrels (11.8%, 4 cases), and Pit Bulls and Golden Retrievers (8.8% each, 3 cases). Brachycephalic breeds exhibited a higher prevalence (58.8%, 20 cases) compared to mesocephalic breeds (41.2%, 14 cases). Males were slightly more affected (52.9%, 18 cases) than females (47.1%, 16 cases). Unilateral ocular affections were more common (52.9%, 18 cases) compared to bilateral involvement (47.1%, 16 cases, totalling 32 eyes). Anatomical evaluation of 50 affected eyes revealed the cornea as the most frequently involved structure (68%, 34 eyes), followed by the globe (14%, 7 eyes), third eyelid (8%, 4 eyes), eyelid (4%, 2 eyes), lens (4%, 2 eyes), and conjunctiva (2%, 1 eye). Clinical manifestations included corneal ulcers, descemetocele, melanosis, and other pathological conditions.
⓿ Study was conducted to assess the incidence of eye affections in dogs.
⓿ Pugs were highly affected with eye infections.
Brachycephalic Breeds, Cornea, Corneal ulcer, Dogs, Eye Affections, Pigmentary Keratitis
