Haemato-biochemical and urine examination on diabetes mellitus in canine

The present study was conducted to estimate various blood/serum biochemical parameters in diabetic canines in Jaipur region, of Rajasthan during June, 2020 to December, 2020. A total of two hundred canines of different age group, sex and breed with the history of polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, obesity, rapidly developing bilateral cataracts, rapid weight loss or in combination thereof were screened. Blood samples of canines suspected for diabetes mellitus were screened for blood glucose by using on-site glucometer. Those canines showing fasting blood glucose level > 140 mg/dl, were included for the present study. Ten healthy canines (dogs) were also included for healthy control group in the study. On the basis of screening test results, eleven canines were diagnosed as diabetic. Hematological profile of the diabetic canines revealed neutrophilia and mild lymphocytopenia. Serum glucose, ALT, ALP, triglyceride, total cholesterol, BUN and creatinine were significantly increased in diabetic canines. Urine parameters- ketone bodies, glucose, specific gravity and protein, increased significantly but urine pH was decreased significantly in diabetic canines. The blood was not found in urine of diabetic canines.