Table 4.
Frequency table for abnormalities recorded in stray dogs residing in rural (n = 845) and urban (n = 701) areas in Punjab during a survey conducted 2016–2017.
| Type of Abnormality | Frequency | Relative Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Rural areas | ||
| Wounds | 7 | 0.82 |
| Skin diseases (scabies/mange/inflammation) | 11 | 1.30 |
| Fractures | 2 | 0.23 |
| Hind-limb paralysis | 3 | 0.35 |
| Emaciation | 14 | 1.65 |
| Mandibular deformity | 1 | 0.11 |
| Gross health abnormalities | 38 | 4.40 |
| Urban areas | ||
| Wounds | 7 | 0.99 |
| Skin diseases (scabies/mange/inflammation) | 8 | 1.14 |
| Fractures | 2 | 0.28 |
| Hind-limb paralysis | 4 | 0.57 |
| Emaciation | 12 | 1.71 |
| Gross health abnormalities | 33 | 4.70 |