Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats at Thonglor International Pet Hospital in Thailand

Ngoc Giau Mai; An Vo; Chawapa Watanaprateep

Authors

Mai Ngoc Giau Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh City
An Vo Nong Lam University- Ho Chi Minh City
Chawapa Watanaprateep Thonglor Hospital

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus, dog, cat, risk factor, Thailand, Breeds, Pre disposing factors

Abstract

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in Thonglor International Pet Hospital in Thailand, to identify susceptive factors associated with breeds, age, gender, and neuter status related to DM dogs and cats. Cases of DM were identified within the electronic patient records in the IMED system of a total visit (n=25,251), dogs (n1=16,179), cats (n2=9,072) attending in three branches Petchrama, Srinakarin, Tiwanon from January 2022 to December 2022. Eighty-eight cases were identified for DM, including 62 dogs and 26 cats. A prevalence of 0.34 % of DM cases; with 0.38 % of dogs with DM and 0.29 % of cats with DM. DM is not significant in dogs and cats (p>0.01). The breed exposed is significant (p < 0.001). The high potential for DM in cats is Siamese (0.68%), and domestic Shorthair (0.68%); in dogs are Poodle (1.8 %), Bangkaew (1.65%), and Miniature Schnauzer (1.55%).

Author Biography

Mai Ngoc Giau, Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh City

Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh City

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