Relatório de estágio curricular obrigatório : clínica médica veterinária de felinos e o conceito do manejo amigável felino (Cat Friendly)

Abstract

There is a wide range of areas within clinical veterinary medicine. The internship at Unipet Veterinary Clinic in Aracaju, Sergipe, allowed exposure to different specialties that integrate in patient care, ranging from prevention to the management of more complex diseases. This internship took place from June six, 2025, to August twenty nine, 2025, totaling 464 hours. It was possible to follow various practical activities of the clinical routine, such as clinical care of dogs and cats, hospitalizations, surgical procedures, and learning about specialized areas such as oncology, cardiology, physiotherapy, and diagnostic imaging. The internship was guided by Prof. Dr. Jamile Prado dos Santos and supervised by veterinarian (DVM) Thais Freire Lima, responsible for clinical care of small animals and a specialist in felines. The combination of both professionals’ extensive knowledge in feline clinical medicine, together with the cases observed in the feline clinical routine, enabled the development of a literature review on feline-friendly handling techniques, using updated knowledge from international sources, including the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. Through this internship period, the breadth of veterinary medical knowledge across multiple areas was ensured, aiming to provide the best treatment for patients, particularly for felines.