Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part J (2024)

Author(s): Dilip Singh Meena, Jitendra Kumar Bairwa, Ankita Chakraborty, Munesh Kumar Pushp, Jay K Desai and Seema Kumari Bishnoi

Abstract: Ascites is the overabundance of transudate within the peritoneal cavity. It is one of the most prevalent canine abdominal anomalies. The current study aimed to determine the clinical prevalence of ascites in canines in and around the Jaipur region of Rajasthan. The main diagnostic methods used to diagnose canine ascites were history, overt clinical examinations, haemato-biochemical profile, radiography, and ultrasonography. The study was conducted from August 2021 to January 2022. The prevalence of ascites related to hepatopathy was 2.6%, with a total prevalence of 4.7%. Male Spitz dogs have a higher predominance than female Spitz dogs. Male dogs were more common than female dogs. The highest prevalence was found in dogs older than 7 years of age. The winter months were discovered to be more prone to ascites. The Major clinical indicators included an enlarged abdomen, lethargy, pale mucous membranes, laboured breathing, diarrhea and vomiting.