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

Abstract

The mandatory curricular internship in the area of canine and feline clinical medicine was conducted at the Vettie Veterinary Hospital, located in Porto Alegre, RS, from August 4, 2025, to October 15, 2025, totaling 416 hours, under the supervision of veterinarian M.Sc. Aline Fantinel Pazzim. This report, prepared under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Eduardo Conceição de Oliveira, aimed primarily to describe the internship site and its infrastructure, present the clinical caseload, and detail two clinical case reports. A total of 182 animals were attended, with dogs representing the majority (76.92%; n=140), of which 37.85% (n=54) were mixed breed and 54.29% (n=76) were female. Cats accounted for 23.08% (n=42) of the cases, with a higher prevalence of males (73.81%; n=31) compared to females (26.19%; n=11). The digestive system and accessory glands were the most frequently involved, totaling 34.14% of the clinical cases, with dietary gastroenteritis being the most common condition, followed by genitourinary system disorders (13.17%). The most common procedures observed or performed were the administration of intravenous medications and the monitoring of vital signs, most frequently carried out during hospitalization. In addition to the caseload, this report describes two clinical cases: one of cutaneous hemangiosarcoma in a mixed-breed dog, presenting continuous bleeding and characteristic lesions of the disease, and another of acute pancreatitis in a Shih Tzu dog. The mandatory curricular internship allows students to refine the practical application of theoretical knowledge acquired during the degree program, develop technical skills, and enhance clinical reasoning through hospital routines. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]