PREVALENCE OF CHOLECYSTITIS IN DOGS IN URBANIZED ENVIRONMENTS (CASE STUDY OF KOSTANAY)

Abstract

This article presents the results of a study on the prevalence and predisposition to cholecystitis in dogs in Kostanay from 2022 to 2024. The objective of the study was to analyze the distribution of the disease considering seasonal, age, sex, and breed-related factors. An analysis of 1,200 clinical cases registered in three veterinary institutions in the city was conducted. It was established that cholecystitis (both acute and chronic) is diagnosed in dogs with gallbladder pathologies, accounting for 2.5% of all diseases. The highest incidence occurred in autumn (44.4%) and spring (34.7%). Dogs under 5 years of age were most susceptible. Male dogs were diagnosed nearly twice as often as female ones. The greatest number of cases occurred in mixed-breed and toy breed dogs, possibly due to differences in care, diet, and physiological sensitivity. The results emphasize the importance of comprehensive diagnostics, including ultrasound and laboratory testing, and the need for targeted preventive measures based on breed, age, and sex. These findings can be applied in clinical practice to improve the detection and prevention of gallbladder diseases in dogs.