Análise das afecções que levaram à transfusão sanguínea em cães atendidos no hospital veterinário da UFPB entre janeiro de 2023 e maio de 2024

Abstract

Understanding the main indications for blood transfusions in dogs is essential to ensure effective treatments and patient recovery. This retrospective study analyzed the conditions that resulted in the need for blood transfusions in dogs treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Paraíba (HV-UFPB) between January 2023 and May 2024, through the analysis of medical records. The study encompassed 44 canine patients, considering variables such as the condition that led to the transfusion, age, breed, sex, and origin. The results indicate a predominance of hemoparasitoses and neoplasms as the main causes of transfusions, in addition to a significant correlation between certain age groups and the incidence of these conditions, reflecting the socioeconomic reality of the underserved populations treated by the hospital. There was a predominance of mixed-breed dogs (SRD) over five years old, mostly from the surroundings of the city of Areia. Furthermore, the role of the extension project Pet Salva Vidas proved crucial in mediating and enabling transfusions, highlighting the importance of extension projects in promoting animal health and welfare in vulnerable communities. The research also suggests actions aimed at the prevention and treatment of the most prevalent conditions, contributing to the development of new care strategies in the regional veterinary context.