The aim of the present study was to describe potential risk factors for canine leptospirosis infections in patients of the Small Animal Clinic at the Veterinary School, San Marcos University, Lima, through a case-control study. Data from clinical records and serological test results from 2002 to 2007 were reviewed. Forty four cases and 394 controls were enrolled into the study. Collected data included sex, size, age, season of the year, and origin, and were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression. Risk factors related to the disease were: sex (male has double risk), size (bigger dogs have two times more risk) and age (risk increased with age).

El objetivo de este trabajo fue realizar un estudio de caso-control para evaluar factores de riesgo en la presentación de leptospirosis canina en pacientes de la Clínica de Animales Menores de la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima. Se analizaron datos de las historias clínicas y resultados de análisis serológicos de los años 2002 al 2007. Se trabajó con un grupo caso (n=54) y un grupo control (n=394). Los datos se agruparon en las variables sexo, tamaño, edad, temporada del año y residencia, y se analizaron mediante la prueba de regresión logística. Los factores de riesgo asociados a la enfermedad fueron el sexo (el macho presenta el doble de riesgo que la hembra), el tamaño (los perros grandes presentan el doble de riesgo de presentar la enfermedad versus perros pequeños) y la edad (el riesgo es mayor con la edad).

This report shows the clinical case of a female canine patient of 1.5 molth-old diagnosed with severe patellar luxation, severe deformity of the hind limbs and inability to walk, who underwent surgical correction with satisfactory results.

This paper presents the results of two cases of prostatic omentalization conducted in two canine patients who were diagnosed with prostatic abscess. The patients were 9 and 13 years old. They presented fever, frequent urination, decay, anorexia, and abdominal pain. The ultrasound showed presence of cysts/abscesses in the prostate gland. The surgical technique was developed in a simple manner without the need of using complex equipment outside the basic surgical material. Patients recovered quickly from the surgical procedure without having post-surgery complications. It is concluded that the technique of prostatic omentalization allows the effective treatment of intra-prostatic abscesses in dogs.

The persistent of the aortic right arch is a congenital anomaly that is considered difficult to treat in Peru, and therefore is presented the case of a three-month-old Cocker Spaniel canine with a history of chronic regurgitation of solid foods and poor development. At clinical examination he was alert and active but with low body condition; the esophagus on palpation at the cervical level was apparently flaccid and noticeable, and at abdominal compression it seemed to increase its volume. The contrasted radiographic image revealed a marked esophageal distension located in front of the cardiac image, which gave the diagnosis of a pre-cardiac megaesophagus. The presumptive diagnosis was the presence of the fourth persistent right aortic arch, so the surgery was suggested to the owners. Exploratory thoracic surgery was performed confirming the diagnosis and corrective surgery was performed...

This report shows the clinical case of a female canine patient of 1.5 molth-old diagnosed with severe patellar luxation, severe deformity of the hind limbs and inability to walk, who underwent surgical correction with satisfactory results.

Se presentan los resultados de dos casos de omentalización prostática realizada en dos pacientes caninos que fueron diagnosticados con cuadros de abscedación prostática. La edad de los pacientes fue de 9 y 13 años. Presentaron fiebre, polaquiuria, decaimiento, anorexia y dolor abdominal. Las ecografías mostraron presencia de quistes/abscesos en la glándula prostática. La técnica quirúrgica se desarrolló de manera sencilla sin la necesidad de utilizar equipamiento complejo fuera del material quirúrgico básico. Los pacientes se recuperaron rápidamente del procedimiento quirúrgico sin observarse complicaciones pos-quirúrgicas. Se concluye que la técnica de omentalización prostática permite el tratamiento efectivo de abscesos intraprostáticos en perros.

The persistent of the aortic right arch is a congenital anomaly that is considered difficult to treat in Peru, and therefore is presented the case of a three-month-old Cocker Spaniel canine with a history of chronic regurgitation of solid foods and poor development. At clinical examination he was alert and active but with low body condition; the esophagus on palpation at the cervical level was apparently flaccid and noticeable, and at abdominal compression it seemed to increase its volume. The contrasted radiographic image revealed a marked esophageal distension located in front of the cardiac image, which gave the diagnosis of a pre-cardiac megaesophagus. The presumptive diagnosis was the presence of the fourth persistent right aortic arch, so the surgery was suggested to the owners. Exploratory thoracic surgery was performed confirming the diagnosis and corrective surgery was performed...

The present study aimed to describe and analyse the results of bacterial isolates and their antibiograms in canine patients with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection, which were treated at the Small Animal Clinic of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Universidad de San Marcos between 2012 and 2017. In total, 97 medical records of patients who had urine cultures and antibiograms exams were identified. The bacterial agents isolated were Escherichia coli (36.9%), Staphylococcus sp (28.7%), Proteus sp (27.9%), Pseudomonas sp (3.3%), Klebsiella sp (1.6%), Streptococcus sp (0.8%) and Citrobacter sp (0.8%) These evidenced a high antibiotic resistance due possibly to the inappropriate use of antibiotics in the country, so it is not possible to recommend a safe initial treatment in canine patients with presumptive diagnosis of this disease.

The present study aimed to describe and analyse the results of bacterial isolates and their antibiograms in canine patients with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection, which were treated at the Small Animal Clinic of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Universidad de San Marcos between 2012 and 2017. In total, 97 medical records of patients who had urine cultures and antibiograms exams were identified. The bacterial agents isolated were Escherichia coli (36.9%), Staphylococcus sp (28.7%), Proteus sp (27.9%), Pseudomonas sp (3.3%), Klebsiella sp (1.6%), Streptococcus sp (0.8%) and Citrobacter sp (0.8%) These evidenced a high antibiotic resistance due possibly to the inappropriate use of antibiotics in the country, so it is not possible to recommend a safe initial treatment in canine patients with presumptive diagnosis of this disease.