Epidemiological pattern of canine ehrlichiosis in and around Bangalore

Abstract

The epidemiological pattern of canine Ehrlichiosis revealed highest occurrence of canine Ehrlichiosis in the age group of > 2 years of dogs (65%), when compared to 6months to 2 year age group (30%) and 0-6 months age group (5%), Labrador breed of dog (40%) was most commonly affected breed when compared to other breeds of dogs our study revealed highest occurrence of canine ehrlichiosis in female dogs (55%) when compared to male dogs (45%). Most common clinical signs noticed were complete/ partial anorexia (100%) followed by lethargy (75%) fever (60%), pale and congested mucous membrane followed by others signs.