Relatório de estágio curricular: área de clínica médica de pequenos animais

Abstract

Currently, dogs and cats play a significant role in family life, serving as sources of companionship, affection, and well-being, which reinforces the need for continuous health care for these animals. In this context, the importance of the veterinarian's role in disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and zoonosis control is emphasized. Thus, the mandatory curricular internship in Veterinary Medicine was carried out in the area of small animal internal medicine, at the Vettie Veterinary Hospital, located in Porto Alegre, RS, from February 23 to May 5, 2026, totaling 416 hours. The internship was conducted under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Antonella Souza Mattei and the supervision of veterinarian M.Sc. Aline Fantinel Pazzim.This report aimed to describe the internship site, the clinical routine, and the activities performed and/or observed, as well as to report two clinical cases. During the internship period, 468 procedures were performed and/or followed, with medication administration being the most frequent activity, corresponding to 27.1% (n=127) of the total. A total of 92 animals were attended, of which 76.1% (n=70) were dogs, predominantly mixed-breed (n=20/28.6%) and females (n=42/60.0%). The feline species accounted for 23.9% (n=22) of the cases, with a predominance of males (n=14/63.6%) and mixed-breed animals (n=18/81.8%).Clinical cases were classified into preventive medicine (n=28) and diagnosed conditions (n=64). The most frequent conditions were digestive and associated organ disorders, totaling 23.4% (n=15), followed by genitourinary disorders at 18.8% (n=12). Two clinical cases were reported: the first involving infiltrative papillary urothelial carcinoma in a Poodle dog, and the second involving bacterial cystitis in a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Regarding the first case report, it was possible to highlight the importance of a thorough clinical examination, as well as the association with complementary tests, which were essential for the definitive diagnosis and treatment selection. In the second case, the presence of evident clinical signs significantly contributed to the diagnosis, enabling the establishment of effective treatment. Therefore, the practical experience provided by the internship was essential for consolidating theoretical knowledge and developing professional competencies. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]