Year: 2025 | Month: February | Volume 15 | Issue 1
Prevalence and Pattern of Eye Affections in Canine Patients: A Retrospective Study
Akhilesh Verma
Surbhi K. Tyagi
Vivak Malik
Rachna Thapliyal and Shubham Vikram Singh
DOI:10.30954/2277-940X.01.2025.4
Abstract:
This study aimed to assess the incidence of various eye affections in dogs at the VCC, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,
over a 14-month period from June 2023 to August 2024. Out of 1,803 dogs presented to the surgical section, 34 dogs (1.8%)
were diagnosed with ocular conditions, with corneal ailments affecting 24 dogs (70.59%). Thirty four dogs (50 eyes) presented
with various eye conditions were included in the study. Breed analysis revealed that Pugs were the most affected (29.4%, 10
cases), followed by Shih Tzus (20.6%, 7 cases), mongrels (11.8%, 4 cases), and Pit Bulls and Golden Retrievers (8.8% each, 3
cases). Brachycephalic breeds exhibited a higher prevalence (58.8%, 20 cases) compared to mesocephalic breeds (41.2%, 14
cases). Males were slightly more affected (52.9%, 18 cases) than females (47.1%, 16 cases). Unilateral ocular affections were
more common (52.9%, 18 cases) compared to bilateral involvement (47.1%, 16 cases, totalling 32 eyes). Anatomical evaluation
of 50 affected eyes revealed the cornea as the most frequently involved structure (68%, 34 eyes), followed by the globe (14%,
7 eyes), third eyelid (8%, 4 eyes), eyelid (4%, 2 eyes), lens (4%, 2 eyes), and conjunctiva (2%, 1 eye). Clinical manifestations
included corneal ulcers, descemetocele, melanosis, and other pathological conditions.
Highlights
- Study was conducted to assess the incidence of eye affections in dogs.
- Pugs were highly affected with eye infections.
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