Pasantía en medicina felina en la Clínica Veterinaria “Best for Cats” y en el Hospital de Especies Menores y Silvestres
Fecha
2022
Autores
Mónoga Oliveros, Ángela María
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
Resumen
Se realizó una pasantía en medicina felina durante ocho semanas en el Hospital
de Especies Menores y Silvestres de la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, ubicado en
Lagunilla, de la provincia de Heredia y en la Clínica Veterinaria “Best for Cats” localizada
en San Jorge de Heredia. Se participó en la atención de 160 pacientes felinos que
ingresaron a estos centros médicos, de los cuales el 56% fueron gatos adultos jóvenes,
el 27% gatos cachorros, 11% adultos maduros y 6% geriatras.
Durante la pasantía se realizó, con la guía y supervisión de un doctor encargado,
consulta clínica y examen objetivo general, procedimientos diagnósticos, interpretación
de resultados, aplicación de tratamientos y colaboración en procedimientos quirúrgicos.
Permitiendo el desarrollo de destrezas en medicina interna, imagenología y cirugía del
paciente felino.
Se ejecutaron un total de 268 procedimientos diagnósticos, donde en varias
ocasiones fue necesaria la toma de muestras de sangre, orina, heces y otros. La
imagenología abarcó el 32% de las pruebas realizadas, siendo el ultrasonido la
herramienta más utilizada durante la pasantía, seguida por el hemograma.
Se identificaron 139 alteraciones o patologías en los pacientes atendidos, siendo
la enfermedad de tracto urinario inferior felino (FLUTD) la más común durante la pasantía.
En los gatos cachorros se determinó un predominio de alteraciones gastrointestinales,
mientras que en los gatos geriatras las alteraciones renales sobresalieron. Los gatos con
un estilo de vida de exterior presentaron la mayoría de heridas traumáticas e infecciones
sistémicas identificadas durante la pasantía; por otra parte, las consultas por alteraciones
de comportamiento pertenecieron a aquellos gatos con estilo de vida de interior.
Se evaluó el nivel de estrés durante consulta y hospitalización, evidenciando la
importancia de un adecuado manejo del paciente felino y uso de “técnicas amigables con
los gatos” (Cat friendly). En términos generales, los pacientes hospitalizados sufrieron un
aumento de su nivel de estrés, este fue más marcado a partir del tercer día de
internamiento.
Se profundizó en uno de los casos clínicos abordados durante la pasantía, en el
cual se realizó una lobectomía parcial hepática y se logró el diagnóstico de un adenoma
colangiocelular. De este caso se discute sobre las pruebas realizadas, abordaje del
paciente, terapéutica instaurada, evolución y pronostico.
An internship in feline medicine was carried out for 8 weeks at the “Hospital de Especies Menores y Silvestres de la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica”, located in lagunilla, Heredia and the veterinary clinic Best for Cats in San Jorge of Heredia. The intern was involved in the care of 160 feline patients admitted to these medical centers, of which 56% were young adult cats, 27% were kittens, 11% mature adult cats and 6% geriatricians. During the internship, clinical consultation, general objective examination, diagnostic procedures, interpretation of results, application of treatments and collaboration in surgical procedures were carried out with the guidance and supervision of a doctor in charge. All of this allowed the development of skills in internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and surgery on the feline patient. A total of 268 diagnostic procedures were carried out, where on several occasions was necessary to take blood, urine, feces and other samples. Imaging covered 32% of the tests performed, with ultrasound being the most used tool during the internship, followed by hemograms. A total of 139 pathologies or alterations were identified in the patients attended, being the feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) the most common during the internship. In kittens, a predominance of gastrointestinal disorders was seen, while in geriatric cats renal alterations stood out. Cats with an outdoor lifestyle presented the majority of traumatic wounds and systemic infections identified during the internship; On the other hand, the consultations for behavioral problems belong to those cats with an indoor lifestyle. The level of stress during consultation and hospitalization was evaluated, recognizing the importance of proper management of the feline patient and the use of cat friendly techniques. In general terms hospitalized patients suffered an increase in their stress level, this was more marked from the third day of hospitalization. One of the clinical cases addressed during the internship was delved into, in which a hepatic partial lobectomy was performed and the diagnosis of a cholangiocellular adenoma was achieved. This case discusses the test performed, patient approach, therapy established, evolution and prognosis.
An internship in feline medicine was carried out for 8 weeks at the “Hospital de Especies Menores y Silvestres de la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica”, located in lagunilla, Heredia and the veterinary clinic Best for Cats in San Jorge of Heredia. The intern was involved in the care of 160 feline patients admitted to these medical centers, of which 56% were young adult cats, 27% were kittens, 11% mature adult cats and 6% geriatricians. During the internship, clinical consultation, general objective examination, diagnostic procedures, interpretation of results, application of treatments and collaboration in surgical procedures were carried out with the guidance and supervision of a doctor in charge. All of this allowed the development of skills in internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and surgery on the feline patient. A total of 268 diagnostic procedures were carried out, where on several occasions was necessary to take blood, urine, feces and other samples. Imaging covered 32% of the tests performed, with ultrasound being the most used tool during the internship, followed by hemograms. A total of 139 pathologies or alterations were identified in the patients attended, being the feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) the most common during the internship. In kittens, a predominance of gastrointestinal disorders was seen, while in geriatric cats renal alterations stood out. Cats with an outdoor lifestyle presented the majority of traumatic wounds and systemic infections identified during the internship; On the other hand, the consultations for behavioral problems belong to those cats with an indoor lifestyle. The level of stress during consultation and hospitalization was evaluated, recognizing the importance of proper management of the feline patient and the use of cat friendly techniques. In general terms hospitalized patients suffered an increase in their stress level, this was more marked from the third day of hospitalization. One of the clinical cases addressed during the internship was delved into, in which a hepatic partial lobectomy was performed and the diagnosis of a cholangiocellular adenoma was achieved. This case discusses the test performed, patient approach, therapy established, evolution and prognosis.
Descripción
Modalidad: Pasantía
Palabras clave
FELINOS, GATO, CAT, RIÑONES, ENFERMEDADES EN GATOS, SISTEMA URINARIO, FELINE