Vol. 11, Special Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
Dr. Jyothi J, Padmaja K, G Ambica, Dr. Lakavath Ramsingh and Dr. M Lakshman

Abstract:
Haemorrhagic gastro enteritis is one of the most common conditions in canine animal practice. A total of 4064 pediatric pups upto 12 weeks of age were presented to Veterinary clinical complex, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar. The first 3 months of life (Neonatal stage- birth to 2 weeks, Infant stage - 2-6 weeks and pediatric stage – 6-12 weeks) may be considered as the pediatric period in dogs and cats. Out of 4064 puppies up to 12 weeks of age were screened for hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE), out of which 512 pups were presented with HGE forming the overall incidence of 12.59%. Clinical manifestations like decreased appetite, vomiting, hemorrhagic/non-hemorrhagic diarrhea and dehydration were observed. A total of 512 clinically positive dogs were screened for the presence of infectious agents i.e. Worm burden, Bacterial infection, Viral infection i.e 185 hemorrhagic gastroenteritis cases are due to worm burden (Ancylostomiasis, Toxocara Canis, Dipylidium caninum, Isospora spp.) forming 36.13%, 145 HGE cases are due to bacterial infection (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus spp., and Streptococcus spp.) forming 28.32% and 182 cases are due to viral infection (Parvo virus, Canine distemper, Canine corona virus) forming 35.55%.