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Background: The cornea is a component of the animals eye that is transparent in appearance because of the arrangement of collagen fibrils and the absence of vascularization and pigmentation. Corneal degeneration can result in a lesion known as corneal arcus, which presents as loss of transparency. It is characterized by a dense white opacity with defined borders. This lesion can be caused by lipid keratopathy, occurring as cholesterol and triglyceride deposits in the corneal stroma. In this case, analysis of the serum lipid profile and evaluation of thyroid and pancreas function are recommended. This study aimed to report on a case of occurrence of corneal arcus in a canine. Case: A 6-year-old dog, of no defined breed, weighing 13.250 kg was attended at the Veterinary Hospital of the Universidade Federal de Alagoas with a 5-day history of constipation. Under ultrasound, fecaloma was observed; however, the finding that drew attention was the presence of an eye alteration presenting as bilateral opacity in the form of a vertical arc in the corneal regions, with whitish crystalline appearance. The lesion did not exhibit roughness or vascularization and had well-defined borders. The animal showed no discomfort or visual acuity changes. The tutor reported that the marks had already been on the animals eye when it was adopted four years age, and that it showed a slow progressive growth. Given that there were no clinical signs of metabolic or hormonal diseases that could be a primary cause for the formation of the corneal lesion, lipid or calcium deposition in the corneal stroma was suspected, possibly due to diet or idiopathic cause. Blood samples were collected for a blood count and to determine triglyceride, calcium, and cholesterol levels. Based on the test results (all within the normal range), history, and a physical examination (with no evidence of metabolic and/or endocrine diseases), a diagnosis of corneal arcus...
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Animais , Cães , Arco Senil/veterinária , Córnea , Transtornos do Metabolismo dos Lipídeos/veterinária , Ceratectomia/veterináriaResumo
Background: The cornea is a component of the animals eye that is transparent in appearance because of the arrangement of collagen fibrils and the absence of vascularization and pigmentation. Corneal degeneration can result in a lesion known as corneal arcus, which presents as loss of transparency. It is characterized by a dense white opacity with defined borders. This lesion can be caused by lipid keratopathy, occurring as cholesterol and triglyceride deposits in the corneal stroma. In this case, analysis of the serum lipid profile and evaluation of thyroid and pancreas function are recommended. This study aimed to report on a case of occurrence of corneal arcus in a canine. Case: A 6-year-old dog, of no defined breed, weighing 13.250 kg was attended at the Veterinary Hospital of the Universidade Federal de Alagoas with a 5-day history of constipation. Under ultrasound, fecaloma was observed; however, the finding that drew attention was the presence of an eye alteration presenting as bilateral opacity in the form of a vertical arc in the corneal regions, with whitish crystalline appearance. The lesion did not exhibit roughness or vascularization and had well-defined borders. The animal showed no discomfort or visual acuity changes. The tutor reported that the marks had already been on the animals eye when it was adopted four years age, and that it showed a slow progressive growth. Given that there were no clinical signs of metabolic or hormonal diseases that could be a primary cause for the formation of the corneal lesion, lipid or calcium deposition in the corneal stroma was suspected, possibly due to diet or idiopathic cause. Blood samples were collected for a blood count and to determine triglyceride, calcium, and cholesterol levels. Based on the test results (all within the normal range), history, and a physical examination (with no evidence of metabolic and/or endocrine diseases), a diagnosis of corneal arcus...(AU)
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Animais , Cães , Arco Senil/veterinária , Córnea , Transtornos do Metabolismo dos Lipídeos/veterinária , Ceratectomia/veterináriaResumo
Background: The swimmer puppy syndrome, characterized by an abnormal puppy development, is rare in cats, and commonly observed between the 2nd and 3rd week of life. The puppy affected by the syndrome has difficulty with ambulation, abduction and paresis of the hindlimbs and, occasionally, the forelimbs. The recommended treatment consists of using bandages around the affected limbs and physiotherapy while remaining on non-slip floors and soft surfaces. This paper reports the occurrence of the swimmer puppy syndrome in an entire litter of cats, emphasizing the discussion about the types of treatments for the disease. Case: Three 11 day-old kittens of non-defined breed (NDB) were referred to the Veterinary Hospital with locomotion disability. The mother of the kittens was found on the street. Upon clinical examination, the only observed abnormality was that the kittens remained in constant sterna recumbency while the hindlimbs were extended and displaced laterally. After examination, it was decided to accompany the animals until the third week of life for re-evaluations. At 25 days old, the kittens showed less severe sternal recumbency. However, the hindlimbs remained in constant abduction and displaced laterally and caudally while producing rotational movements similar to swimming when trying to move around. The chest and pelvic radiographs detected normal bone density, and joint...(AU)