Estudo retrospectivo sobre status vacinal antirrábica de 120 cães atendidos em rotina clínica no ano de 2025

Abstract

The present study aimed to evaluate the anti-rabies vaccination status of dogs attended in the hospital routine of the Veterinary Clinic of the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás (PUC Goiás), as well as to characterize demographic variables and investigate possible associations between age, sex, reproductive status, breed, and vaccination history. This was a retrospective, observational, and descriptive study based on the analysis of 120 clinical records of dogs attended between January 1 and July 31, 2025. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and the chi-square test for categorical variables, adopting a significance level of 5% (p < 0.05). A high anti-rabies vaccination coverage (90.0%) was observed in the evaluated population, predominantly composed of females, mixed-breed dogs, and non-neutered animals. A significant association was identified between updated vaccination status and adherence to complete vaccination protocols, involving both multivalent and anti-rabies vaccines. In contrast, no statistically significant associations were observed between vaccination status and demographic variables. The findings reinforce the importance of continuous vaccination in rabies prevention and highlight the role of university veterinary hospitals in promoting preventive medicine and One Health actions.