Pattern of Common Feline Diseases and Drug Utilization at District Veterinary Hospital of Narayanganj, Bangladesh

Common Feline Diseases and Drugs Used in Cats

Authors

  • Nusrat Jahan Noor Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Md Eliusur Rahman Bhuiyan Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
  • Md Shakil Islam Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Al Wasef Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Md Sajedul Islam Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Nasrin Sultana Tonu Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL), Bangladesh
  • Vijay Kumar Sah Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
  • Mst Sharifa Jahan Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v12i1.81398

Keywords:

Feline diseases, Vet. hospital, Drugs, Narayanganj, Bangladesh

Abstract

Pet animals, particularly cats, live close to humans, posing a potential risk of zoonotic disease transmission when infected. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Narayanganj District Veterinary Hospital from October 11 to November 9, 2024, to determine the prevalence of common feline diseases and associated drug usage. A total of 142 cats was examined, of which 119 (83.8%) were diagnosed with various diseases, while 23 (16.2%) were clinically healthy. Among the diseased cats, 91 (76.5%) presented with common illnesses, and 28 (23.5%) exhibited less typical conditions. Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) was the most frequently diagnosed common disease (38.5%), followed by endoparasitic infections (29.7%), ectoparasitic infestations (18.7%), and feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) (13.2%). Age-wise distribution indicated that younger cats (0–5 months) exhibited the highest prevalence of illness, particularly FPV (21%). Gender-based analysis revealed that endoparasitic infections were more prevalent in male cats (58%), whereas FPV was more commonly observed in females. Breed analysis showed that although FPV was most prevalent among local breeds, it affected all breeds to some extent. Regarding treatment, antibiotics were the most frequently prescribed medications (75%), with ceftriaxone being the predominant antibiotic (47% of all prescriptions). Other therapeutic agents included antihistamines, anthelmintics, NSAIDs, vitamins, and electrolyte solutions. Vaccination history was also assessed, underscoring its critical role in disease prevention. This study highlights the need for targeted disease management strategies and reinforces the importance of vaccination and preventive healthcare in improving feline health outcomes.

Res. Agric. Livest. Fish. Vol. 12, No. 1, April 2025: 45-52

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2025-05-14

How to Cite

Nusrat Jahan Noor, Md Eliusur Rahman Bhuiyan, Md Shakil Islam, Al Wasef, Md Sajedul Islam, Nasrin Sultana Tonu, … Mst Sharifa Jahan. (2025). Pattern of Common Feline Diseases and Drug Utilization at District Veterinary Hospital of Narayanganj, Bangladesh: Common Feline Diseases and Drugs Used in Cats . Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, 12(1), 45–52. https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v12i1.81398

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Livestock

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