Analysis of Arrhythmia of the Heart in Dogs


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Authors

  • Ankush Rana Department of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK HP Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Kangra – 176062, HP, India
  • Pardeep Sharma Department of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK HP Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Kangra – 176062, HP, India
  • Deepti Bodh Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK HP Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Kangra – 176062, HP, India
  • Ankur Sharma Department of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK HP Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Kangra – 176062, HP, India
  • Ajay Katoch Department of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK HP Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Kangra – 176062, HP, India
  • Adarsh Kumar Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK HP Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Kangra – 176062, HP, India

https://doi.org/10.62757/IVA.2024.101.6.20-28

Keywords:

Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Blocks, SVPC, VPC

Abstract

The incidence of cardiac arrhythmias was studied in 435 dogs with a history of generalized diseases over a period of one year and two months from July 2022 to September 2023. The assessment was aimed to evaluate arrhythmias incidences and revealed 114 dogs (26.21%) exhibited various types, such as atrial fibrillation (30.70%), ST- coving and sinus arrest (9.65%, each), and ST-segment elevation (8.77%, each). Notably, atrial fibrillation had the highest incidence. Dogs over six years old accounted for most cases (59.64%), and Labradors showed the highest breed-specific occurrence (29.82%). Male dogs were more prone to arrhythmias (81.58%) than females (18.42%). This comprehensive analysis sheds light on the incidence and characteristics of arrhythmias in dogs.

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2024-06-29

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2024-06-29 — Updated on 2025-12-14

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Vol. 101 No. 06 (2024): June, 2024

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Ankush Rana, Pardeep Sharma, Deepti Bodh, Ankur Sharma, Ajay Katoch, & Adarsh Kumar. (2025). Analysis of Arrhythmia of the Heart in Dogs. The Indian Veterinary Journal, 101(06), 20-28. https://doi.org/10.62757/IVA.2024.101.6.20-28 (Original work published 2024)