Vol. 12, Special Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Rajashekar Kamalla, G Ambika, K Satish Kumar and B Anil Kumar

Abstract:
The present study was aimed to record incidence of Canine Distemper in dogs. A total of 105 dogs which were diagnosed to be suffering from Canine Distemper disease on the basis of history, clinical observations, haemato-biochemical alterations and molecular diagnosis (RTR-PCR) were selected for the study. Incidence of CD in the present study was 19.04%. The maximum cases (45%) were found in dogs of 0-6 months of age. Males (75%) were affected more than females. Mongrels were most affected (55%), followed by German Shepherds (15%), Labrador and Doberman (10% each), Pomeranians and cross breeds (5%).