Vol. 12, Special Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
B Mythili, G Kamalakar, M Sreenu and M Srinivas

Abstract:
A prospective study was conducted to determine the incidence forelimb lameness in dogs presented to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology and Veterinary Clinical Complex, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh. A total of 3003 dogs were presented with surgical problems, out of which 376 cases were diagnosed with forelimb lameness with 12.5% incidence. Radius and ulna fracture (n=93; 24.7%) was the major etiological factor for lameness followed by sprain (n= 61; 16.2%); fracture of humerus (n= 51; 13.5%). Young dogs between 0-2 years were frequently affected and males (n=225; 59.8%) outnumbered females (n=151; 40.1%). Among the various breeds presented with forelimb lameness, Spitz was the most commonly affected breed followed by Pomeranian, Non-descript, Labrador and others.