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2021•Journal of Entomology and Zoology StudiesOpen access

A study on prevalence of otitis in dog in Guwahati, Assam

Arpana Barua, Dhritismita Boruah, Arabinda Phukan, Bhaben Chandra Baishya, Jyoti B Dutta, Ditul Barman

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The present study with the objective to study the prevalence and occurrence of otitis in dogs in Guwahati, was undertaken w.e.f. 1st August’2019 to 31st July’2020. The overall prevalence of otitis in dog was 2.11%, where higher occurrence was in Labrador breed (16.07%) and simultaneously males (56.25%) being predominantly affected within the age group above 4- 6 years (30.36%). Clinical signs associated with otitis were ear puritus, restlessness, head shaking, pawing at the ear, tilting of affected ear, circling, purulent discharge, pain on palpation, swelling, foul smell, hyperaemia, and hyperpigmentation.

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The present study with the objective to study the prevalence and occurrence of otitis in dogs in Guwahati, was undertaken w.e.f. 1st August’2019 to 31st July’2020. The overall prevalence of otitis in dog was 2.11%, where higher occurrence was in Labrador breed (16.07%) and simultaneously males (56.25%) being predominantly affected within the age group above 4- 6 years (30.36%). Clinical signs associated with otitis were ear puritus, restlessness, head shaking, pawing at the ear, tilting of affected ear, circling, purulent discharge, pain on palpation, swelling, foul smell, hyperaemia, and hyperpigmentation.

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The present study with the objective to study the prevalence and occurrence of otitis in dogs in Guwahati, was undertaken w.e.f. 1st August’2019 to 31st July’2020. The overall prevalence of otitis in dog was 2.11%, where higher occurrence was in Labrador breed (16.07%) and simultaneously males (56.25%) being predominantly affected within the age group above 4- 6 years (30.36%). Clinical signs associated with otitis were ear puritus, restlessness, head shaking, pawing at the ear, tilting of affected ear, circling, purulent discharge, pain on palpation, swelling, foul smell, hyperaemia, and hyperpigmentation.

Key concepts: Otitis, Medicine, Palpation, Veterinary medicine, Ear canal, Hyperaemia, Surgery, Internal medicine

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