Vol. 9, Special Issue 2 (2024)

Author(s): Rajat Sagare, B Gowri, K Jeyaraja, A Arunprasad and NR Senthil

Abstract: The present study was conducted at Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital to report the prevalence of vestibular disease in canines. A total of forty-eight dogs showing clinical signs like head tilt, nystagmus, strabismus, loss of balance, vestibular ataxia, etc., which were presented to Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital formed the study group. Among forty-eight dogs screened, 26 animals showed signs suggestive of central vestibular disease while the other 22 animals showed signs suggestive of central vestibular disease which was confirmed based on CSF analysis, Total T₄ levels radiography, and computed tomography of the skull. The highest rate of disease was noticed in dogs of six to ten years of age group with 54.16 percent, while the commonest affected breed was Labrador with 29.16 percent. Male dogs had high incidence of 62.00 percent. Geriatric, males, Labrador dogs are more susceptible for vestibular disease.