Author(s): KB Barathwaj, M Vijayakumar, S Dharmaceelan, M Sasikala and S Kathirvel
Abstract: Perineal hernia is common in old intact male dogs. This present study was carried out among the dogs presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal during a period of one year from September 2024 to September 2025. A total of 5046 cases of dogs were brought to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology. Out these 5046 cases examined, 39 cases had different types of hernias. Out of these hernias, 6 were perineal hernias (15.38%). Among these cases, 100% cases were reported in male dogs and highly reported in spitz breed and showed highest incidence in the age group of 7 to 10 years.
KB Barathwaj, M Vijayakumar, S Dharmaceelan, M Sasikala, S Kathirvel. Incidence of perineal hernia in dogs. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2025;10(10):390-392. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i10f.2663
