A retrospective study on the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs

Abstract

A retrospective study was conducted from October 2023 to October 2024 a total number of 2456 dogs were brought to the small animal medicine outpatient unit of the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal. Aimed to assess the incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in dogs. Dogs were presented with a history of inappetence, anorexia, vomiting, weight loss, polydipsia, polyuria, anemia, and halitosis were the most frequently observed. Dogs aged 4 to 6 years (27.69%) exhibited the highest incidence compared to other age groups. The occurrence was most prevalent in German Shepherds (21.53%). Incidence was more in male (70.77%) than in female dogs (29.23%). The incidence of CKD in dogs was 2.64% (65 dogs).