Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Common diseases found in dogs, cats, and rabbits in Savar, Bangladesh
By Shawon Chandra Sill et al.·Published in Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences·2024·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of the diseases of pet animals at Savar upazila, Dhaka district, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study in Bangladesh found that skin problems were the most common health issue in pet animals, affecting 32% of dogs and 32% of cats. Other issues included dog bites and diseases like canine distemper and infectious canine hepatitis in dogs, while cats also suffered from conjunctivitis and salmonellosis. The findings highlight the need for better awareness and preventive care for pets in the area. Addressing these health concerns can help improve the overall well-being of pets in Bangladesh.
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Abstract
A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of diseases in pet animals at Upazila Livestock Office and Veterinary Hospital, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 55 cases of different clinical diseases in pet animals were recorded during the study period from 8thAugust, 2022 to 6thOctober, 2022. Among 55 pet animals, dog ,cat and rabbit were 28 (50.91%), 22 (40%) and 5 (9.09%) respectively. Skin diseases were the most prevalent among other diseases in pet animal. The prevalence of skin diseases in dogs was 32.14% followed by dog biting was 14.28%, canine distemper (CD) was 10.71%and infectious canine hepatitis (ICH) was7.14%. In total the percentage is 64.27 but it should be100. The occurrence of skin disease in cats was noted to be 31.82%, whereas conjunctivitis was 18.18%, and salmonellosis was 13.64%.in case of cat percentage total is 63.64 then where is rest 36.36.In rabbits, the prevalence was recorded for skin diseases (60%), and conjunctivitis (20%) in rabbit total in percentage is 80 and where is rest 20%.The outcomes of this study can contribute to the comprehension of prevalent diseases in pet animals, potentially facilitating preventative and control measures in underdeveloped countries including Bangladesh.
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