RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON SUSPECTED CASES OF CANINE PARVO-VIRAL ENTERITIS IN DOGS IN SOME AREAS IN JOS SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

A three-year (2018 – 2020) retrospective study on canine parvo-viral enteritis infection was undertaken in 2021 in some areas (State Lowcost, Kufang, Zarmaganda and Vom) all in Jos South Local Government Area in Plateau state to determine the activity of parvo-virus in dogs for the specified period. Data was collated from tentatively diagnosed clinical records from veterinary clinics located in the selected areas. The data collected was analysed and the result revealed a total occurrence of 53%. The tentatively diagnosed clinical signs observed were haemorrhagic diarrhoea, anorexia, dehydration, loss of weight and vomiting. Infection rate differs significantly (P<0.05) according to age, with high occurrence in the young 61.2% than the adults 27.1%. The study also shows a significant difference in infection rate by sex, the females had more infection rate (62%) compared to the males (44.3%). Infection rates also differ significantly (P<0.05) according to breed, vaccination status and location. The study concluded that there is a high occurrence of suspected cases of CPE in dogs in the study area influenced by age, sex, breed, vaccination status and location and suggested regular sanitation of housing and timely vaccination to protect the animals.

Keywords: Retrospective, Canine, Parvo-Enteritis, Dogs, Jos South