Clinical studies on lower Gastrointestinal Tract affections in Dogs

The present investigation was conducted on 96 (13.67%) dogs with lower gastrointestinal tract affections among the total of 702 dogs presented over a period of 2 years. Highest incidence of lower gastrointestinal tract affections was observed in age group of 1-3 years followed by 4-6 years 7-9 years 10-12 years and 13-15 years. German Shepherd followed by Mongrel Spitz Labrador Retriever Doberman Pinscher Lhasa Apso and Rottweiler were the most commonly affected breeds. The incidence was more in males compared to females.