Vol. 11, Special Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
L Janardhan, VVV Amruth Kumar, K Satish Kumar and M Usha Rani

Abstract:
On screening of 1392 dogs with dermatological problems during the period from December 2020 to September 2021, Canine pyoderma was recorded in 153 cases with prevalence of 11%. From these dogs, 50 cases were selected for therapeutic regimen and were subjected for all the clinical diagnostic procedures. Canine Pyoderma was more prevalent in dogs aged between 2-4 years (34%) and less among 8 to 10 years higher occurrence in males (68%) than females (32%) was observed. The breed-wise prevalence of Canine Pyoderma in the present study was found to be higher in Labrador retriever (38%), followed by Pomeranian (28%), German shepherd (8%), Dachshund (8%), Doberman (4%), Great Dane (4%), Boxer (2%), Dalmatian (2%) and lowest in Spitz (2%).