The meeting was led by Dr. Regina Kiomi Takahira, a veterinarian graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at the University of São Paulo (FMVZ-USP), with residency, master’s, and doctoral degrees from the São Paulo State University “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” (FMVZ-Unesp) – Botucatu, where she is a Full Professor. She also serves as Vice President of the Brazilian Association of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ABPCV).
The presentation covered breed and species-specific predispositions, a key aspect for contextualizing laboratory findings. Breeds such as Dalmatians and Bulldogs, for example, have genetic characteristics that significantly alter their urine crystal profiles.
Additionally, the meeting emphasized the importance of clear and standardized technical communication among professionals involved in veterinary patient care, promoting consistency in reports and accuracy in clinical decision-making.
