Relación de parvovirosis con pancreatitis en perros atendidos en la clínica veterinaria “Super Can” de la ciudad de Machala 2024.

Abstract

This research focuses on exploring the possible relationship between parvovirus and pancreatitis in dogs, specifically those treated at the ""Super Can"" veterinary clinic in Machala. Both diseases, parvovirus and pancreatitis, pose significant challenges to canine health, and their interrelationships are of interest and debate in the veterinary community. The 40 sampled patients with gastrointestinal signs underwent an immunochromatography test to detect canine parvovirus, with 23 testing positive for canine parvovirus. This data was recorded on an anamnesis sheet. Canine pancreatic lipase was evaluated along with pancreatic ultrasound description, where 5 variables were assessed: pancreatic size, pancreatic echogenicity, echotexture, echogenicity of the surrounding mesentery, and peripancreatic fluid. Once all the data were obtained, they were subjected to statistical tests such as Chi-Square and Fisher's exact test for small samples to determine the relationship between parvovirus and pancreatitis in the 23 dogs. The results showed that there is no statistical significance. In conclusion, with the current data, there is not enough evidence to assert a significant relationship between both diseases in this specific population. These findings underscore the importance of further research to elucidate the relationship between both diseases, as well as their diagnostic and therapeutic implications in veterinary clinical practice. They also highlight the need for active surveillance and an integrated approach in managing these pathologies to improve the health and well-being of canine patients.