Tutores de cães consideram a dieta caseira como adequada, mas alteram as fórmulas prescritas / Dog owners consider homemade diet as adequate, but change the prescribed formulas

O estudo objetivou avaliar a adesão e a percepção dos proprietários de cães, residentes na cidade de São Paulo/SP, quanto ao emprego de dieta caseira no manejo nutricional de seu animal de estimação. Foram entrevistados por contato telefônico 55 proprietários que forneciam dieta caseira no manejo nutricional do seu cão. O questionário contemplou perguntas relacionadas ao preparo e eficiência das dietas, bem como o manejo dos animais. Verificou-se que considerável número (parcela) de prescrições (45,9%) esteve associado a pacientes com hiporexia. Dentre os proprietários que relataram dificuldade no preparo (10,9%), o tempo dispendido (33,3%) foi a maior problemática. Quando questionados em relação às modificações nas fórmulas prescritas, 60% admitiram que a realizaram sem prévia recomendação. Na opinião dos entrevistados, a dieta caseira não causou alterações nas fezes (50%) e na pelagem (62,7%) dos animais em comparação ao emprego de um alimento comercial e foi considerada adequada pela maioria (79,0%). As dietas caseiras podem ser amplamente utilizadas, mostrando-se especialmente importantes em cães doentes e/ou hiporéticos por apresentarem maior aceite em relação à dieta comercial, no entanto, nem todos os tutores estão aptos a utilizá-la.(AU)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the adhesion and perception of dog owners from the city of São Paulo, Brazil, on the employment of homemade diet for the nutritional management of their pet. The participants were 55 owners that provided homemade diet for their dog. The interviews were conducted by telephone and the questionnaire included points related with the preparation and effectiveness of diets, as well as the handling of animals. It was found that a considerable number of prescriptions (45.9%) was associated with patients with hyporexia. Among the owners who reported difficulty in the preparation (10.9%), time spent (33.3%) was the most problematic topic. When questioned in relation to changes in the prescribed formulas, 60% admitted that conducted it without recommendation. In the opinion of interviewed owners, the homemade diet did not cause changes in feces (50%) and coat (62.7%) of the animals compared to the use of a commercial food and was considered appropriate by the majority (79.0%). The homemade diets can be widely used, being especially important in dogs with diseases and/or dogs with hyporexia, since they are more easily accepted than the commercial diet; however, not all owners are able for its right use.(AU)

Malformaciones congénitas genitourinarias como factor etiopatogénico en la infección de vías urinarias del lactante / Congenital defects of genito-urinary system as a factor that causes urinary tract infection in newborns

Estudio multicéntrico, retro-prospectivo, longitudinal realizado en los hospitales de niños “León Becerra” y “Dr. Francisco de Ycaza Bustamante”, en lactantes de 0–30 meses de edad, con infección de vías urinarias (IVU) comprobada por urocultivo, a los cuales se les realizó pruebas de orina, sanguíneas y radiológicas, para lograr un estudio completo del paciente y determinar si existían malformaciones congénitas del tracto urinario.Objetivos: Detectar malformaciones génito-urinarias congénitas en lactantes de 0-30 meses de edad.Prevención del daño renal progresivo y sus consecuencias.Contribuir con alternativas prácticas y oportunas a la solución de las complicaciones médico-quirúrgicas de la IVU en lactantes.Resultados: De 78 pacientes, el 58% fueron del sexo masculino. En el 65% del universo se encontró como causante de la infección a la E. coli. La fiebre por encima de 38°C se presentó en el 98% de los casos. El 22% de los pacientes presentaron malformaciones congénitas de las vías urinarias. La malformación congénita genitourinaria más común fue el reflujo vésicoureteral que se presentó en 9 pacientes. En lo que a recurrencias de infección se refiere, de los 78 casos estudiados, el 67% presentaron recurrencias. De los 17 (100%) pacientes que presentaron malformaciones, 15 (88%) presentaron como antecedente I.V.U. recurrentes.Conclusiones: La IVU sigue siendo una enfermedad de alta prevalencia en los lactantes, afectando más al sexo masculino en esta edad. La Escherichia coli, fue el agente etiológico más frecuente. El síntoma más común fue la fiebre >38° C. Las malformaciones congénitas del tracto urinario son un factor etiopatogénico importante en la IVU ya que tienen una prevalencia del 22%.

A multicentric, retro-prospective, longitudinal study was done at the “Leon Becerra” Children Hospital and “Dr. Francisco of Ycaza Bustamante” Children Hospital, in newborns of 0–30 months of age with urinary tract infection (UTI) checked by urine culture. Urine, blood, and radiological exams were done to determine if congenital defect of the genito-urinary tract existed. Objectives: Detector genito-urinary defect congenital in newborns to 0-30 months.Prevention of the progressive renal damage and their consequences. To contribute with practical and opportune alternatives to the solution of this clinical-surgical problem. Results: Of 78 patients, 58% were male babies. In 65% of the universe E. Coli was the agent causing infection. The fever above 38°C was presented in 98% of the cases. 22% of the patients presented congenital defects of the urinary tract. The most common congenital defect in our study was vesicoureteral reflux that 9 patients in our study had. In what refers to recurring infections, of the 78 studied cases; 67% presented recurrences. Of the 17 (100%) patient that had congenital defect, 15 (88%) had history of recurring U.T.I. Conclusions: The UTI continues being an illness of high prevalence in the newborns, affecting male babies at this age. The Escherichia coli was the agent most frequently produces infection. The most common symptom was fever >38°C. The congenital defects of the urinary tract are an important factor in the UTI with a prevalence of 22%.