Mobile Application Prototype for Canine Health Prevention and Care

Abstract

The lack of accessible information and digital tools aimed at the clinical and educational monitoring of canine health is a challenge in Honduras, contributing to abandonment and to the late detection of diseases associated with zoonosis. This situation increases public health risks and limits responsible pet ownership. In this context, the objective of this project was to develop a mobile application prototype oriented toward the prevention and monitoring of canine health, through the implementation of clinical criteria, educational components, and data security mechanisms. The development of the prototype was carried out through the selection of a digital tool using the ELECTRE methodology, followed by the design of the functional architecture and the user interface under usability and user experience principles. Additionally, relevant clinical and educational indicators were defined based on a literature review, surveys conducted with potential users, and interviews with veterinary medicine specialists, ensuring that the proposed system addressed real needs and aligned with professional practices. Preliminary validation was performed through the application of the System Usability Scale and the Technology Acceptance Model to users and specialists. The results demonstrated that the prototype adequately integrated functions oriented toward health information recording, preventive reminders, access to educational content, and a directory of veterinary services, while complying with basic data security and ease-of-use requirements. It is concluded that the prototype is viable as a supportive tool for education, prevention, and monitoring of canine health, with potential to reduce abandonment, mitigate zoonosis-related risks, and promote responsible pet care through digital tools.