Vol. 12, Special Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Kande Lahari Raj, Ramesh P, Srikala D and Rani Prameela D

Abstract:
The primary objective of this study was to investigate the occurrence of anemia in dogs afflicted with chronic kidney disease. The study period revealed a 2.43 percent occurrence of chronic kidney disease, with 69.10 percent of cases manifesting anemia of renal origin. This anemia exhibited varying degrees of severity, including mild (22.76%), moderate (34.96%), and severe (42.28%) cases. The demographic analysis indicated that the highest incidence of renal anemia occurred in dogs aged above 8 years (51.22%) and in male dogs (56.10%). Among specific breeds, Labrador retrievers (34.96%), spitz (23.58%), and mongrels (17.89%) were the most frequently affected by renal anemia.