Estudio retrospectivo de casos de parasitosis gastrointestinales presentados en caninos y felinos en la clínica veterinaria zooluciones versátiles en la ciudad de Bogotá

Abstract

For some years our pets have been gaining importance within each family. Currently they are considered one more member of them and for this reason their health care and quality of life has been increasing (Tello, 2004). Today, in veterinary clinic work for small species, both canines and felines, it can be ensured that the most common reasons for consultations are due to parasitosis (Murillo, 2018). Therefore, in this research work, the frequency of presentation of gastrointestinal parasites was determined: Giardia duodenalis, Coccidia spp, Isospora canis, Toxoplasma gondii, Dipylidium caninum, Toxocara canis, Ancylostoma caninum, Trichuris ulpis, Toxocara cati in canines and felines according to Sex, age and symptoms presented (vomiting / diarrhea) diagnosed during a period of 10 years (2010-2020) at the Zooluciones Verstiles veterinary clinic in the city of Bogotá. A total of 1012 medical records corresponding to canine and feline patients were reviewed, who came to consultation in a period of 10 years (2010-2020). Related to sex, males were found with presentation percentages of 64% and females 36%, related to the species, canines were found with presentation percentages of 91%, and felines 9%, Related to ranges of ages, the G2 canines (1-8 years) were found with a presentation percentage of 62%; and the G1 felines (0-1 year) were found with a presentation percentage of 60%, related to the gastrointestinal signology, it was observed that most of the patients presented only diarrhea (69%), jointly vomiting and diarrhea at the time of consultation (19%) and vomiting with a lower percentage of presentation of only (12%). Regarding the frequency of presentation of gastrointestinal parasites, it was found in both canines and felines, Giardia spp in the first place with a presentation percentage of 30% and 36% respectively.