Análisis bibliométrico del estudio de las garrapatas que atacan a los perros: avances y perspectivas

Abstract

Ticks are ectoparasites of veterinary relevance that affect the health of dogs and contribute to the spread of diseases of global public health importance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyse the scientific production on ticks affecting dogs using a bibliometric approach. To this end, a systematic search of the Scopus database was carried out, where the inclusion criteria included original articles in English between 2004 and 2024; in addition, the search for keywords related to ticks and dogs allowed the data to be processed in the VOSviewer software, analysing metrics such as annual publications, co-authorship networks and keywords. As a result, an increase in scientific output was observed since 2016, influenced by climate change and the emergence of zoonoses; the United States also led in publications and citations, followed by Germany and France, while the most frequent keywords, such as 'ticks' and 'dogs', highlighted the interdisciplinarity of the field. As a result, co-authorship networks identified clusters of scientific collaboration, with research focused on parasitology, epidemiology and vector control, highlighting the need for collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches. In conclusion, it is essential to consolidate international efforts to address the challenges associated with ticks in a context of climate change and urbanisation by improving the prevention and control of zoonoses.