Prevalence of dog bites in different species and their management at Upazila Veterinary Hospital (UVH), Patiya, Chattogram

Abstract

The study was carried out from 15th February to 30th April 2022 at the Upazila Veterinary Hospital of Patiya under Chattogram district to determine the prevalence of dog bite in different animal species and their management at the UVH. A total of 44 dog bite cases were recorded during this study period among the animals brought to the hospital for treatment. All the dog bite cases were confirmed by the owners’ history, clinical signs and physical examination. The overall prevalence of dog bite case was 22.65%.The prevalence was higher in goat (26.51) % followed by dog (25%).Animals of less than one year of age of all species were mostly affected by dog bite. The animals, irrespective of species , Category Ⅲ dog bite was predominant (82.50% -100%).Among the body sites, the prevalence of dog bite was higher in more than one site, and the distribution of bite was more frequently seen on the hind quarter and on the hind leg. Dressing with antiseptics and post rabies vaccination were used routinely to treat all the Category Ⅲ dog bite cases, and antibiotic treatment was also practiced.