Perspective of dog and cat tutors from Manaus/AM about heart disease in small animals

Abstract

Heart diseases in the small animal clinic are among the main casuistry in senile animals, this is mainly due to the new awareness present in the tutors' treatment of animal welfare, a factor that implies the recurrent increase in the longevity rates of companion animals. However, under the terms of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, there is a relapsed nature of the owners regarding the importance of routine consultations for the general health of dogs and cats, in this case, aimed at early diagnosis and treatment adapted to the promotion of a better quality of life for cardiopathic animals. In this context, the present study investigated the previous knowledge of the population of Manaus / AM about heart disease in small animals and its importance in the veterinary clinical routine for the application of Preventive Veterinary Medicine. Data obtained from a registration questionnaire answered by 102 pet tutors interested in scheduling care for animals in the social action “III Setembro Vermelho Animal”, which took place on September 29 and 30, 2020, were analyzed. The prerequisite for participation was the animal is over five years old and the tutor answers the entire questionnaire through an online form, applied between 22 and 28 September 2020, disseminated through publications on news portals and social networks of the coordination and organizing committee of the course event Graduation Course in Veterinary Medicine at CEUNI - FAMETRO, Manaus.