Unidade de saúde animal 24h

Abstract

Animals have been part of human life for thousands of years and along the evolution of species they created such an affective bond that today they are considered family members by their owners. The coexistence between species generates mutual benefits for the health and well-being of those involved, but financial resources, time and attention are needed when creating a pet, aiming at the best living conditions for it. However, not all owners can provide such comfort to their companions, especially in the financial aspect, which is one of the main reasons for abandonment, a very frequent situation that worsened after the new Corona virus pandemic in Brazil. Among the consequences generated by the abandonment of domestic animals are zoonoses, diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans, thus being a public health problem. The present work has the objective of elaborating the architectural project of a public veterinary clinic for the city of Uberlândia, called Animal Health Unit, whose objective is to offer consultations; vaccination; hospitalization and low-complexity surgeries for dogs and cats, free of charge for tutors who do not have the financial means to pay for the veterinary care of their animals, which is an alternative to abandonment and a way to improve the animals' quality of life and, consequently, of their owners, who benefit from their conviviality. In addition, the fewer animals on the streets, the lower the chances of spreading zoonotic diseases, which can be a serious public health problem if not controlled.