Prevalencia de anemias subclínicas en perros localizados en el sector Palmar, Manabí-Ecuador
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Rev. Inv. Cs. Agro. y Vet.
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La anemia subclínica en perros, requiere detección temprana para identificar causas ocultas (parásitos, enfermedades crónicas) y prevenir complicaciones como inmunosupresión o progresión a anemia severa. El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar la prevalencia de anemias subclínicas en 300 perros, en el sector El Palmar, en Ecuador en 2024. Se evaluó hematocrito, hemoglobina y eritrocitos como indicadores para el diagnóstico de anemias. Los resultados revelan el 55% (166/300) de prevalencia para anemia subclínica. Con respecto a la edad mayor frecuencia se observó en caninos de 2 a 5 años y en los mayores de 10 años (p = 0.0001). Asimismo, con respecto al sexo los machos presentaron mayor prevalencia (64%) en comparación con las hembras (36%) (p = 0.0023). En conclusión, el estudio aportó evidencia sólida sobre la alta prevalencia de anemia subclínica en la población canina del sector Palmar, Manta, Ecuador, y documenta diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la distribución de la condición según los grupos etarios y el sexo.
Subclinical anemia in dogs requires early detection to identify hidden causes (parasites, chronic diseases) and prevent complications such as immunosuppression or progression to severe anemia. The aim of the research was to determine the prevalence of subclinical anemia in 300 dogs in the El Palmar area, Ecuador, in 2024. Hematocrit, hemoglobin, and erythrocytes were evaluated as indicators for anemia diagnosis. The results revealed a 55% (166/300) prevalence of subclinical anemia. Regarding age, higher frequency was observed in dogs aged 2 to 5 years and those over 10 years (p = 0.0001). Likewise, concerning sex, males showed a higher prevalence (64%) compared to females (36%) (p = 0.0023). In conclusion, the study provided strong evidence of the high prevalence of subclinical anemia in the canine population of the Palmar sector, Manta, Ecuador, and documented statistically significant differences in the distribution of the condition according to age groups and sex.
Subclinical anemia in dogs requires early detection to identify hidden causes (parasites, chronic diseases) and prevent complications such as immunosuppression or progression to severe anemia. The aim of the research was to determine the prevalence of subclinical anemia in 300 dogs in the El Palmar area, Ecuador, in 2024. Hematocrit, hemoglobin, and erythrocytes were evaluated as indicators for anemia diagnosis. The results revealed a 55% (166/300) prevalence of subclinical anemia. Regarding age, higher frequency was observed in dogs aged 2 to 5 years and those over 10 years (p = 0.0001). Likewise, concerning sex, males showed a higher prevalence (64%) compared to females (36%) (p = 0.0023). In conclusion, the study provided strong evidence of the high prevalence of subclinical anemia in the canine population of the Palmar sector, Manta, Ecuador, and documented statistically significant differences in the distribution of the condition according to age groups and sex.
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Vol. 9, No. 26