Raquel Silva Lisbôa

Diagnostic ectoparasites involving in canine and feline veterinary laboratory in a clinical analysis in Manaus, AM

The dermatopathies ectoparasitária origin of key importance in small animal veterinary clinic, because, besides the injury to the health of the animal, many of them have a zoonotic potential. The study objectives were to analyze events involving ectoparasites in animals to species, sex, age and race affected, diagnosed in a veterinary clinical laboratory. The data were obtained from reports of examinations of samples collected from animals treated at a veterinary care or the third seven years of clinical work. Species, breed, sex, age and also the parasites found: data relating to the characteristics of affected animals as were recorded. Of 1,668 tests, 233 were diagnostic of ectoparasites, and of these 96 were positive. Eight different ectoparasites such as Malassezia pachydermatis with 39.58 % (38/96) of occurring, Demodex canis and 31.25% (30/96), dermatophytes 8.33% (8/96), Otodectes cynotis 7 were diagnosed 29 % (7/96), Sarcoptes scabiei 6.25% (6 /96) Lynxacarus radovskyi 3.12% (3/96), Notoedres cati 3.12% (3/96) and Cheyletiella sp. 1.04 % (1/96). Were more frequent in requests for samples from dogs, aged between one and five years old, female and mixed breed. Have the most affected breeds were Poodle, Dachshund, Pinscher and Yorkshire.

Use of body mass index in canine body condition assessment of dogs served in a veterinary clinic in Manaus

Maintaining ideal weight dog not only helps to prevent the onset / worsening of many diseases, but also to increased life expectancy and their welfare. The Araújo et al., Revista Brasileira de Higiene e Sanidade Animal (v.8, n.4) p. 243 – 251, out dez (2014) 244 objective of this study was to evaluate body condition in dogs using the canine body mass index. Data were collected from dogs using the methods described in the literature. Of the 50 animals evaluated, 30 were females and 20 males, 35 animals aged between 1 and 7 years and 15 animals over the age of 7 years. Only six of the 50 evaluated animals were castrated. After analyzing the data, according to the methodology applied, the 50 animals were divided into four categories, according to adapted clothing IMCC, then it was found: 44% of animals (22) were within the ideal weight condition , 30% (15) overweight , 14% (7) of obese rats and 12% (6) just below the weight. Therefore, we applied a method more objective, fast and easy on the body condition of dogs providing a more reliable result that can qualify guidance to clients and patients care.