Impact of the climatic change in the development of plastic surgeries in animals in Ecuador

Abstract

Every day the number of animals affected by climate change increases. The objective of this research was to analyze the impact of climate change on the development of aesthetic surgeries in animals in Ecuador. A mixed approach was used, combining statistical analysis with surveys of veterinarians and the study of trends in animal health. Data shows that the increase in average temperature in Ecuador has been correlated with an increase in skin diseases in animals, potentially driving demand for dermatological and aesthetic procedures. However, research also reveals that surgeries in a warmer, more humid environment may have a higher risk of post-surgical complications, such as infections and healing problems. Surveys of veterinarians confirmed this trend, with 46% of professionals reporting an increase in post-surgical infections and 35% identifying changes in the healing of operated animals. Overall, the findings suggest that climate change is affecting both the need and feasibility of cosmetic surgeries on animals in Ecuador. This underlines the importance of adapting veterinary protocols and reconsidering the ethics of these procedures in a changing environmental environment.

Keywords: Animals, Veterinarians, Plastic surgery, Climate change.