The present study was conducted to know the prevalence of canine hypothyroidism in Durg-Bhillai, Raipur and Rajnandgaon districts of Chhattisgarh state. The overall prevalence of hypothyroidism was found to be 1.28 % in Chhattisgarh state with highest prevalence in Raipur (1.73%) followed by Durg-Bhillai (1.25%) and Rajnandgaon (0.97%). Dogs between 6-8 years age (52.381%) were more susceptible to hypothyroidism. The prevalence of hypothyroidism was higher in male dogs (59.52%) as compared to females (40.48%). Hypothyroidism in dogs was found to be more prevalent in Labrador breed followed by Golden retriever, Spitz, German Shephard, Pug, Saint Bernard and Rottweiler respectively. Dogs having body weight above 40 kg were more susceptible  for hypothyroidism accounting to a prevalence rate of  57.14%.

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