Frecuencia de cálculos dentales en caninos según variables de riesgos diagnosticados en consultas de la Clínica Veterinaria Guayaquil.

Abstract

The study, titled "Frequency of Dental Calculus in Canines According to Risk Variables Diagnosed in Consultations at the Guayaquil Veterinary Clinic", focused on the prevalence of this pathology and its associated factors in canines treated at the Guayaquil Veterinary Clinic. The research evaluated variables such as age, sex, size, oral hygiene, diet, and breed using a sample of 100 dogs. The results revealed that age is a determining factor, with a higher incidence in geriatric canines. Oral hygiene was identified as a crucial preventive factor, and the BARF diet proved to be more beneficial in preventing tartar compared to balanced foods. No significant relationship was found between tartar and the animal's breed, size, or sex. The study concludes that the prevention of this pathology largely depends on the awareness and participation of the owners, highlighting the importance of owner education to obtain effective results in their pets' oral health. It also emphasizes the need to use statistical tests, such as the chi-squared test, to solidly validate the claims.