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Urianálise como método complementar de diagnóstico em cães e gatos
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A urianálise constitui um dos métodos complementares de diagnóstico mais utilizados na
medicina veterinária, permitindo avaliar a função renal, identificar alterações do trato
urinário e detetar manifestações de diversas doenças sistémicas. O seu baixo custo,
rapidez de execução e elevada disponibilidade tornam-na uma ferramenta indispensável
tanto no diagnóstico como na monitorização da evolução clínica de cães e gatos. O
presente relatório foi desenvolvido no âmbito do estágio curricular na Clínica Veterinária
DOVET, em Badajoz, Espanha, e teve como principal objetivo aprofundar a importância
da urianálise na prática clínica veterinária. Para além da revisão dos fundamentos
teóricos, foi efetuada uma caracterização das atividades desenvolvidas durante o estágio,
complementada pela realização de um estudo retrospetivo baseado em urianálises
previamente efetuadas na clínica, de um estudo prospetivo com amostras recolhidas
durante o período de estágio e pela apresentação de dois casos clínicos ilustrativos da
relevância deste exame na abordagem diagnóstica e monitorização de diferentes
patologias. Os casos clínicos apresentados, referentes a Diabetes mellitus e a Doença
Renal Crónica secundária à leishmaniose, demonstraram a relevância da urianálise no
diagnóstico, estadiamento e monitorização de patologias sistémicas. Os resultados
obtidos evidenciaram que a técnica de colheita pode influenciar diversos parâmetros
urinários, reforçando a necessidade de uma correta seleção do método de obtenção da
amostra e de uma interpretação integrada dos resultados laboratoriais com a história
clínica, exame físico e restantes MCD. Destaca-se igualmente o papel do enfermeiro
veterinário na garantia da qualidade da fase pré-analítica, contribuindo para a obtenção
de resultados fiáveis e para uma tomada de decisão clínica mais fundamentada. Conclui-
se que a urianálise representa uma ferramenta essencial na medicina veterinária de
pequenos animais, desempenhando um papel relevante na deteção precoce, diagnóstico,
monitorização terapêutica e prognóstico de diversas patologias.
Urinalysis is one of the most widely used complementary diagnostic methods in veterinary medicine, enabling the assessment of renal function, the identification of urinary tract disorders, and the detection of manifestations of various systemic diseases. Its low cost, rapid execution, and widespread availability make it an indispensable tool for both the diagnosis and clinical monitoring of dogs and cats. This report was developed within the framework of the curricular internship carried out at DOVET Veterinary Clinic in Badajoz, Spain. Its main objective was to further explore the importance of urinalysis in veterinary clinical practice. In addition to reviewing the theoretical foundations, the report includes a description of the activities performed during the internship, complemented by a retrospective study based on urinalyses previously carried out at the clinic, a prospective study using samples collected during the internship period, and the presentation of two clinical cases illustrating the relevance of this examination in the diagnostic approach and monitoring of different diseases. The clinical cases presented, concerning Diabetes mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease secondary to leishmaniasis, demonstrated the relevance of urinalysis in the diagnosis, staging, and monitoring of systemic diseases. The results demonstrated that the urine collection technique may influence several urinary parameters, highlighting the importance of selecting the appropriate collection method and interpreting laboratory findings in conjunction with the patient's clinical history, physical examination, and other complementary diagnostic tests. The role of the veterinary nurse in ensuring the quality of the pre-analytical phase is also emphasised, contributing to the reliability of laboratory results and to more informed clinical decision-making. In conclusion, urinalysis is an essential diagnostic tool in small animal veterinary medicine, playing a significant role in the early detection, diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring, and prognosis of a wide range of diseases.
Urinalysis is one of the most widely used complementary diagnostic methods in veterinary medicine, enabling the assessment of renal function, the identification of urinary tract disorders, and the detection of manifestations of various systemic diseases. Its low cost, rapid execution, and widespread availability make it an indispensable tool for both the diagnosis and clinical monitoring of dogs and cats. This report was developed within the framework of the curricular internship carried out at DOVET Veterinary Clinic in Badajoz, Spain. Its main objective was to further explore the importance of urinalysis in veterinary clinical practice. In addition to reviewing the theoretical foundations, the report includes a description of the activities performed during the internship, complemented by a retrospective study based on urinalyses previously carried out at the clinic, a prospective study using samples collected during the internship period, and the presentation of two clinical cases illustrating the relevance of this examination in the diagnostic approach and monitoring of different diseases. The clinical cases presented, concerning Diabetes mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease secondary to leishmaniasis, demonstrated the relevance of urinalysis in the diagnosis, staging, and monitoring of systemic diseases. The results demonstrated that the urine collection technique may influence several urinary parameters, highlighting the importance of selecting the appropriate collection method and interpreting laboratory findings in conjunction with the patient's clinical history, physical examination, and other complementary diagnostic tests. The role of the veterinary nurse in ensuring the quality of the pre-analytical phase is also emphasised, contributing to the reliability of laboratory results and to more informed clinical decision-making. In conclusion, urinalysis is an essential diagnostic tool in small animal veterinary medicine, playing a significant role in the early detection, diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring, and prognosis of a wide range of diseases.
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cães diagnóstico doença renal enfermagem veterinária gatos urianálise cats diagnosis dogs kidney disease urinalysis veterinary nursing
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Ribeiro de Castro, J.M. (2026).Urianálise como método complementar de diagnóstico em cães e gatos. Escola Superior de Biociências de Elvas. Dissertação de Licenciatura. Repositório