Demographic study of Canine Renal Failure in a Tertiary Veterinary Hospital of Bihar, India

Jyoti Kumari; Mritunjay kumar; Pallav Shekhar; Ajit Kumar; Sahadeb Dey; Arvind Kumar Das; Nirbyay Kumar

doi:10.56093/ijvm.v46i1.176015

Authors

Jyoti Kumari Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna
Mritunjay kumar Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna
Pallav Shekhar Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna
Ajit Kumar Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna
Sahadeb Dey Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna
Arvind Kumar Das Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna
Nirbyay Kumar Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v46i1.176015

Keywords:

Canine renal failure, breed, clinical signs, incidence, seasonal variation,

Abstract

The present study evaluated the incidence and demographic distribution of canine renal failure cases presented at the Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC), Bihar Veterinary College (BVC), Patna, over a six-month period (July–December 2024). Out of 2,975 dogs examined, 700 showed clinical signs suggestive of renal dysfunction, of which 149 cases were confirmed as renal failure through haematological and biochemical investigations, yielding an overall incidence of 5%. The highest prevalence was observed in dogs older than 8 years (36.2%), followed by those aged 5–8 years (30.2%). Breed-wise, Pomeranians (33.5%) were most commonly affected, followed by Labrador Retrievers (28.1%) and German Shepherds (22.1%). Male dogs (52.4%) were slightly more affected than females (47.6%). A clear seasonal trend was noted, with the highest number of cases recorded in September (23.4%).

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Author Biographies

Jyoti Kumari, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

M.V.Sc. Scholar, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Mritunjay kumar, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Pallav Shekhar, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

M.V.Sc. Scholar, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Ajit Kumar, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

Professor, Department of Veterinary Parasitology
Sahadeb Dey, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Arvind Kumar Das, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Nirbyay Kumar, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

Professor, Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology

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