Occurrence of Mitral Value disease in Large Breed Dogs


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Authors

  • K Y Srinivasa Pavan Kumar Department of Veterinary Medicine, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU).
  • N.Lakshmi Rani Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Medicine,NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU).
  • Y.Chaitanya Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU).
  • N.V.V. Hari Krishna Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Garividi, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU).

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v45i1.163424

Keywords:

Mitral valve disease, large breed dog, occurrence

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate occurrence of Mitral valve disease (MVD) a common acquired heart disease, in large breed dogs in Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh. An occurrence of 0.32 % was noticed among the total dogs presented with higher prevalence in dogs aged above eight years. Male dogs revealed a higher incidence of MVD than female dogs.

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Submitted

08-01-2025

Published

30-06-2025

How to Cite

K Y Srinivasa Pavan Kumar, N.Lakshmi Rani, Y.Chaitanya, & N.V.V. Hari Krishna. (2025). Occurrence of Mitral Value disease in Large Breed Dogs. Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 45(1). https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v45i1.163424
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