Análisis Retrospectivo De Registros Clínicos En Caninos Y Felinos Atendidos En La Clínica Veterinaria De La Universidad De Pamplona (2019–2025).

Abstract

Epidemiological characterization in small animals is an under-explored area of veterinary medicine. Therefore, an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted at the Small Animal Veterinary Clinic of the University of Pamplona to epidemiologically characterize the clinical cases of dogs and cats treated between 2019 and 2025. The aim was to identify pathological prevalence and associations between clinical and demographic variables such as species, breed, sex, and age. This study, through the application of statistical tests such as Chi-square and bivariate analysis, and a detailed analysis of the clinical records, revealed that although the general pathological presentation between dogs and cats was similar, specific associations related to age and breed size were evident in canines. Furthermore, the presence of musculoskeletal, dermatological, and reproductive pathologies was highlighted, which were associated with the professional quality and educational and scientific orientation of the University of Pamplona Veterinary Clinic. Finally, areas for improvement were identified in the completeness of medical records, leading to the conclusion that epidemiological characterization allows for optimized clinical care, strengthens evidence-based decision-making, and improves registration protocols. This underscores the position of the C.V.P.A Unipamplona as a regional leader in clinical management and scientific output, with the potential to influence animal health policies and strengthen academic training in preventive veterinary medicine.