Prevalencia de colapso de tráquea, diagnosticados mediante radiografías digitales en perros que asisten a la consulta de la Clínica Veterinaria “Dr. Pet” de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

In the following project, samples were taken from a group of one hundred patients which attended veterinary consultation due to suspicion of tracheal collapse where the patients underwent radiological exams in the veterinary clinic "Dr. Pet" in the city of Guayaquil. The patients were evaluated by various variables such as age, sex, breed, size, and degree of tracheal collapse. During this study, it was concluded that the patients most affected by this pathology were geriatric, 8 years and over with 55% of the cases positive to this pathology. Both males and females presented the same number of positive cases. The breeds with most incidents were English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs, with 100 % incidence. The most frequent size was the small animals 64.83 %. The degree of collapse most common was 1st degree, with 65% incidence. In this project, we conclude that the most efficient way of observing tracheal collapse is by using radiographic exams.