Achados hematológicos, ultrassonográficos e oftálmicos em filhote de gato-mourisco (herpailurus yagouaroundi)

Abstract

This paper describes some biometric parameters obtained during the clinical care of a jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) cub at the Veterinary University Hospital of the Agricultural Sciences Center of the Universidade Federal da Paraiba. The research was conducted using various diagnostic methods, including blood tests, ultrasonography, radiography, molecular tests, and ocular evaluations, such as the Schirmer test and tonometry. Each exam provided valuable data on the feline's health condition, allowing a detailed analysis of its clinical status. The results include a thorough description of the findings, contributing to the understanding of the biometric and clinical characteristics of this species. The lack of detailed information on wild felines in the current literature highlights the relevance of this research, which aims to provide reference parameters for future studies. In doing so, this work is expected to contribute to the advancement of veterinary knowledge about Herpailurus yagouaroundi, offering a basis for the development of more effective care strategies and aiding in the conservation and management of wild species.