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Epidemiological Study of Canine Diabetes Mellitus in Jaipur Region of Rajasthan

Author: Dilip Singh Meena, Nazeer Mohammed, Dharm Singh Meena, Kartar Singh, Aarif Khan, Yogendra Kumar Meena and Pradeep Kumar

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Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine disorder seen in canines and felines. The objective of this study was to investigate the incidence of diabetes mellitus in canines of Jaipur region of Rajasthan. During April 2022 and September 2022, two hundred canines of varying age, gender, and breed were included in our study. Out of two hundred canines, nine cases were diagnosed for diabetes mellitus. The overall incidence rate was 4.5%. The incidence was higher in older canines than in younger ones, with the highest incidence (55.55%) occurring in dogs older than six years. In dogs, females (66.66%) had a considerably greater incidence of diabetes mellitus than males (33.33%). In our study, the most cases of diabetes mellitus were reported in the Labrador breed, followed by two cases in the Pug breed and one case each in the Spitz, Pomeranian, German shepherd and Rottweiler breeds. In our study main challenges were that pets also faced other complications with diabetes mellitus like chronic renal disease, hepatomegaly and muscle degeneration. The owner also need to regular in touch with clinican for routine glucose examination after a regular interval of time.

Keywords

Diabetes, Jaipur, incidence, canines, Breed

Conclusion

Diabetes mellitus, with an overall incidence of 4.5 percent were found in this study. It is a disease of middle and old aged dogs. The study showed that highest incidence in dogs more than 6 years of age and females were at increased risk for diabetes mellitus as compared to males. Breed susceptibility with highest incidence shown in Labrador suggested genetic predisposition.

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How to cite this article

Dilip Singh Meena, Nazeer Mohammed, Dharm Singh Meena, Kartar Singh, Aarif Khan, Yogendra Kumar Meena and Pradeep Kumar (2023). Epidemiological Study of Canine Diabetes Mellitus in Jaipur Region of Rajasthan. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5a): 17-21.