author(s)
Sachin Singh, SK Shukla, Prakash Bhatt and AK Singh

abstract
The present study was aimed to identify the clinical prevalence of ascites among the canines in and around tarai region of Uttarakhand. History, overt clinical examinations, haemato-biochemical profile, radiography and ultrasonography were the main diagnostic tools employed for the detection of canine ascites. The study was carried out from January, 2015 to December, 2015. Based on hospital records, prevalence of ascites was 1.4% due to hepatopathy and total prevalence was 2.9%. Breed wise prevalence was higher in male Spitz dogs. Male dogs had higher prevalence than female dogs. Highest prevalence was observed in more than 5 years old dogs. Winter month was found to be more prone for ascites. Major clinical signs were abdominal distention followed by inappetance, pale mucous membrane, lethargy, respiratory distress, diarrhea, vomition and limb edema.