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Item Caracterización epidemiológica de caninos y felinos infectados con nematodos: un análisis retrospectivo a partir de datos de una clínica veterinaria del municipio de Palmira-Valle(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2025-12-10) Hurtado Serna, Brahian Alexis; Barbosa Vinasco, Hamilton Julián (Director)Intestinal parasite infections in companion animals represent one of the main causes of gastrointestinal disease in the canine and feline population, with direct implications for public health. These zoonotic parasitic diseases affect both domestic animals and their owners due to the close contact between the two species. In this context, the present study aimed to characterize the epidemiological profile of domestic dogs and cats infected with intestinal nematodes, treated at the El Arca veterinary clinic in the municipality of Palmira (Valle del Cauca) during 2024, and to identify the epidemiological factors associated with their occurrence. A quantitative, observational, and descriptive study was conducted, based on a retrospective analysis of medical records registered in the OkVet software. Medical records of dogs and cats were included, containing fecal examination results, demographic data, and complete clinical histories. The variables analyzed included species, breed, age, sex, reproductive status, and fecal examination results. Data were processed using absolute and relative frequencies, and the chisquare test was applied with a significance level of 5% (p < 0.05) using Jamovi software. During the study period, 706 patients were registered, of whom 130 medical records met the inclusion criteria. Of the valid fecal samples (n = 89), Ancylostoma sp. was identified in 38.6% of dogs and Cystoisospora sp. in 10.2% of cats. No parasitic infection was found in 46.6% of the animals. These findings indicated that canines were more susceptible to intestinal nematode infections, while felines showed a higher frequency of protozoa. The results confirmed the active circulation of Ancylostoma sp. The study, conducted in the canine population of Palmira, highlighted the need to strengthen coprological diagnostic programs, health education, and preventive deworming in the community. Furthermore, the proportion of clinical records lacking coprological results underscored the importance of improving clinical registration and follow-up processes in veterinary clinics. In conclusion, this study provided relevant epidemiological information on gastrointestinal parasitosis in companion animals in the municipality of Palmira, establishing a baseline for future research and control measures.