Renal resistivity index as an aid in the diagnosis of acute kidney injury in bitches with pyometra / Índice de resistividade renal como auxiliar no diagnóstico de lesão renal aguda em cadelas com piometra

This study aimed to evaluate the renal function of six bitches of various breeds and ages, with open pyometra, attended in the Small Animal Medical Clinic sector of the Veterinary Hospital from Federal University of Campina Grande, through the measurement of laboratory tests: urea and creatinine serum, dosage of the urinary Protein-Creatinine Ratio (PCR), urinary gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) and determination of the renal resistivity index (RI). The levels of urea and creatinine were elevated in 16.6% (1/6) of the female dogs; the urinary protein-creatinine ratio was increased in 66.6% (4/6), while the urinary gamma-glutamyltransferase value was elevated in 50% (3/6). The renal resistivity index was increased in the right and left kidneys by 66.6% (4/6) of bitches, with no statistical difference between them. It was concluded that the renal resistivity index was a practical and effective method to assist in the diagnosis of acute kidney injury, along with other early markers, such as PCR and urinary GGT.

Objetivou-se com esse estudo avaliar a função renal de seis cadelas com piometra aberta, de variadas raças e ida-des, atendidas no setor de Clínica Médica de Pequenos Animais do Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, através da mensuração dos exames laboratoriais: ureia e creatinina séricas, dosagem da relação proteína/creatinina (RPC) urinária, gama-glutamiltransferase (GGT) urinária e determinação do índice de resistividade (IR) renal. Os níveis de ureia e creatinina apresentaram-se elevados em 16,6% (1/6) das cadelas, a relação proteína:creatinina urinária estava aumen-tada em 66,6% (4/6), enquanto o valor de gama-glutamiltransferase urinária encontrou-se elevado em 50% (3/6). O índice de resistividade renal mostrou-se aumentado nos rins direito e esquerdo de 66,6% (4/6) das cadelas, não havendo diferença estatística entre ambos. Concluiu-se que o índice de resistividade renal foi um método prático e eficaz para auxiliar no diag-nóstico da lesão renal aguda, juntamente com outros marcadores precoces, como RPC e GGT urinária.

Renal resistivity index as an aid in the diagnosis of acute kidney injury in bitches with pyometra / Índice de resistividade renal como auxiliar no diagnóstico de lesão renal aguda em cadelas com piometra

This study aimed to evaluate the renal function of six bitches of various breeds and ages, with open pyometra, attended in the Small Animal Medical Clinic sector of the Veterinary Hospital from Federal University of Campina Grande, through the measurement of laboratory tests: urea and creatinine serum, dosage of the urinary Protein-Creatinine Ratio (PCR), urinary gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) and determination of the renal resistivity index (RI). The levels of urea and creatinine were elevated in 16.6% (1/6) of the female dogs; the urinary protein-creatinine ratio was increased in 66.6% (4/6), while the urinary gamma-glutamyltransferase value was elevated in 50% (3/6). The renal resistivity index was increased in the right and left kidneys by 66.6% (4/6) of bitches, with no statistical difference between them. It was concluded that the renal resistivity index was a practical and effective method to assist in the diagnosis of acute kidney injury, along with other early markers, such as PCR and urinary GGT.(AU)

Objetivou-se com esse estudo avaliar a função renal de seis cadelas com piometra aberta, de variadas raças e ida-des, atendidas no setor de Clínica Médica de Pequenos Animais do Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, através da mensuração dos exames laboratoriais: ureia e creatinina séricas, dosagem da relação proteína/creatinina (RPC) urinária, gama-glutamiltransferase (GGT) urinária e determinação do índice de resistividade (IR) renal. Os níveis de ureia e creatinina apresentaram-se elevados em 16,6% (1/6) das cadelas, a relação proteína:creatinina urinária estava aumen-tada em 66,6% (4/6), enquanto o valor de gama-glutamiltransferase urinária encontrou-se elevado em 50% (3/6). O índice de resistividade renal mostrou-se aumentado nos rins direito e esquerdo de 66,6% (4/6) das cadelas, não havendo diferença estatística entre ambos. Concluiu-se que o índice de resistividade renal foi um método prático e eficaz para auxiliar no diag-nóstico da lesão renal aguda, juntamente com outros marcadores precoces, como RPC e GGT urinária.(AU)

Anestesia de cutias (Dasyprocta prymnolopha) com dextrocetamina e midazolam / Anesthesia of agoutis (Dasyprocta prymnolopha) with dextroketamine and midazolam

Research has increasingly focused on wild animals, and this requires the use of chemical restraints that are safe for both the species and the team involved. Dextroketamine is the levorotatory ketamine isomer that has been used on domestic species as an alternative that is more potent and safer than the racemic form. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine that induces muscle relaxation and minimal cardiorespiratory changes. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a combination of dextroketamine and midazolam can be safely used for the chemical restraint of agoutis (Dasyprocta prymnolopha), and the effects of this protocol on physiological and anesthetic parameters. This study was carried out under conditions similar to those found for wild animals in captivity or in zoos. A pre-evaluation was also made to compare the baseline values of this study with those of other studies on the same species. Nine healthy adult agoutis were used, weighing between 1.5 kg and 2 kg. All the parameters were evaluated and recorded before the drugs were applied, and this was considered the baseline moment (M0). The dextroketamine and midazolam combination was then administered intramuscularly, in the same syringe, in dosages of 15 mg/kg and 0.5 mg/kg, respectively. Successive evaluations were made every 10 min over a period of 40 min (M10, M20, M30 and M40). The latency stage of anesthesia, effective stage and recovery stage were observed. Heart rate (HR) and breathing frequency (f), body temperature (BT), systolic blood pressure (SBP), peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2 ) and electrocardiogram were recorded. HR and SBP showed no significant difference between moments. Breathing frequency (f) showed a significant decline at M10 and M20 when compared to baseline values (P < 0.05). BT decreased from the moment the drugs were administered until the end of the experimental period, with a significant difference between M0 and M40, and M10 and M40 (P < 0.05). SpO2 decreased significantly at M10 and M20 when compared to baseline values (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in the duration and amplitude of the P wave or in the duration of the QRS complex, QT interval and amplitude of the R wave. Regarding the PR interval, there was a significant difference only at M40 when compared to baseline values (P < 0.05). No arrhythmia was observed. An evaluation of the effects of anesthesia indicated that the animals had an average latency stage of 2 min, an effective stage of 87 min, and an average recovery stage of 111 min. Adverse effects observed during the anesthetic recovery period consisted of tearing, salivation, tongue protrusion, vocalization and chewing reflex. The results indicated that the association of anesthetic drugs under study caused minimal changes in the animals' physiological parameters, except for the breathing frequency (f), which declined considerably, resulting in a reduction in SpO2 , which was compensated during the study. In addition, there was a rapid onset of restraint and a satisfactory duration. Thus, from the cardiorespiratory standpoint, the combination of dextroketamine and midazolam in the doses used provides a safe anesthetic protocol for agoutis (Dasyprocta prymnolopha) and can be used for the chemical restraint of these animals for the performance of non-invasive and short-term procedures.(AU)

Anestesia intravenosa contínua com dextrocetamina e detomidina em cadelas submetidas à ovário-histerectomia e pré-medicadas com midazolam e morfina / Continuous intravenous anesthesia by dextroketamine and detomidine in bitches subjected to ovariohysterectomy and premedicated with midazolam and morphine

Background: The use of injectable anesthetics to induce and maintain anesthesia has been the subject of extensive research.Ketamine induces dissociative anesthesia, which is characterized by sensory loss, analgesia and amnesia without loss of consciousness. The levorotatory isomer of ketamine is dextroketamine. Detomidine, a potent myorelaxant that acts as a sedative andanalgesic, is commonly used on horses but rarely tested in dogs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cardiorespiratoryand anesthetic effects promoted by a combination of detomidine and dextroketamine applied via continuous intravenous infusionin bitches premedicated with midazolam and morphine.Materials, Methods & Results:Eight bitches treated at the veterinary hospital of the Federal University of Campina Grande werereferred for elective ovariohysterectomy (OHE). The animals were premedicated with 0.3 mg/kg of midazolam and 0.1 mg/kgof morphine intramuscular (IM) followed, after 15 min, with 0.02 mg/kg of detomidine IM. Fifteen min after the administration of detomidine, 3.5 mg/kg of dextroketamine was administered intravenously (IV), followed by continuous IV infusion of14 mg/kg/h of dextroketamine and 30 μg/kg/h of detomidine. Heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), body temperature (BT),mean arterial pressure (MAP), myorelaxation and electrocardiogram were recorded before and 15 min after the administrationof midazolam and morphine (M0 and M1), 15 min after detomidine (M2), immediately after starting the infusion (M3), at 10min intervals up to 60 min (M4, M5, M6, M7, M8 and M9) and 30 min after the end of the infusion (M10). Blood gas variableswere analyzed at M0, M1, M2, M6, M9 and M10. Analgesia was evaluated by measuring cortisol and glucose levels at M0, threemin after dermotomy, three min after clamping the ovarian pedicle, and three min after dermorrhaphy. The quality and durationof recovery were evaluated. HR dropped significantly from...

Anestesia intravenosa contínua com dextrocetamina e detomidina em cadelas submetidas à ovário-histerectomia e pré-medicadas com midazolam e morfina / Continuous intravenous anesthesia by dextroketamine and detomidine in bitches subjected to ovariohysterectomy and premedicated with midazolam and morphine

Background: The use of injectable anesthetics to induce and maintain anesthesia has been the subject of extensive research.Ketamine induces dissociative anesthesia, which is characterized by sensory loss, analgesia and amnesia without loss of consciousness. The levorotatory isomer of ketamine is dextroketamine. Detomidine, a potent myorelaxant that acts as a sedative andanalgesic, is commonly used on horses but rarely tested in dogs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cardiorespiratoryand anesthetic effects promoted by a combination of detomidine and dextroketamine applied via continuous intravenous infusionin bitches premedicated with midazolam and morphine.Materials, Methods & Results:Eight bitches treated at the veterinary hospital of the Federal University of Campina Grande werereferred for elective ovariohysterectomy (OHE). The animals were premedicated with 0.3 mg/kg of midazolam and 0.1 mg/kgof morphine intramuscular (IM) followed, after 15 min, with 0.02 mg/kg of detomidine IM. Fifteen min after the administration of detomidine, 3.5 mg/kg of dextroketamine was administered intravenously (IV), followed by continuous IV infusion of14 mg/kg/h of dextroketamine and 30 μg/kg/h of detomidine. Heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), body temperature (BT),mean arterial pressure (MAP), myorelaxation and electrocardiogram were recorded before and 15 min after the administrationof midazolam and morphine (M0 and M1), 15 min after detomidine (M2), immediately after starting the infusion (M3), at 10min intervals up to 60 min (M4, M5, M6, M7, M8 and M9) and 30 min after the end of the infusion (M10). Blood gas variableswere analyzed at M0, M1, M2, M6, M9 and M10. Analgesia was evaluated by measuring cortisol and glucose levels at M0, threemin after dermotomy, three min after clamping the ovarian pedicle, and three min after dermorrhaphy. The quality and durationof recovery were evaluated. HR dropped significantly from...(AU)

Anestesia em cágados-de-barbicha, sob efeito de propofrol administrado por via intracelomática / Anesthesia in Geoffroy’s toadhead turtle, under the effect of propofol administered by intracelomatic route

No presente estudo avaliou-se a influência do regime hídrico sobre os efeitos do propofol em Phrynops geoffroanus. Foram utilizados 10 animais, que foram anestesiados com propofol 1%, na dose de 35 mg/kg, pela via intracelomática, em duas ocasiões, com intervalo de 15 dias. Foram montados aleatoriamente dois grupos experimentas G1 e G2. No G1 os animais foram retirados da água 12 horas antes da anestesia e no G2 permaneceram dentro d’água até o momento da indução anestésica. Se avaliou a duração do período de latência, período hábil, período de recuperação e qualidade da contenção farmacológica. No G1 as médias dos períodos de latência, hábil anestésico e de recuperação foram de 16,8±8,4 minutos, 86,5±79,4 minutos e 1,5±3,8 minutos, respectivamente. Já no G2 as médias foram de 19,9±9,8 minutos, 110,9±104,7 minutos e 28,8±58,2 minutos, respectivamente. Concluiu-se que a qualidade da contenção farmacológica foi considerada boa em ambos os grupos.

In the present study, the influence of the water regime on the effects of propofol on Phrynops geoffroanus was evaluated. Ten animals, which were anesthetized with propofol 1% at a dose of 35 mg / kg, were used intracelomatically on two occasions, with a 15 day interval. Two experimental groups G1 and G2 were set up in learner. In G1 the animals were withdrawn from the water 12 hours before the anesthesia, and in the G2 they remained in the water until the moment of the anesthetic induction. The duration of the latency period, skill period, recovery period and quality of pharmacological containment were evaluated. In G1, the means of the latency, skillful anesthetic and recovery periods were 16.8±8.4 minutes, 86.5±79.4 minutes and 1.5±3.8 minutes, respectively. In the G2, the mean values were 19.9±9.8 minutes, 110.9±104.7 minutes and 28.8±58.2 minutes respectively. It was concluded that the quality of the pharmacological restraint was considered good in both groups.

Parâmetros fisiológicos de cágados-de-barbicha, sob efeito de propofrol por via intracelomática / Physiological parameters of Geoffroy’s toadhead turtle, under the effect of propofol by intracelomatic route

For correct chemical containment, there is a need for an adequate anesthetic protocol for each species. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the water regime on the effects of propofol in Phrynops geoffroanus. Ten animals were used, which were anesthetized with propofol 1%, at a dose of 35 mg/kg, by the intracellular route. All animals were anesthetized on two occasions, with a minimum interval of 15 days between anesthetics, randomly composing two experimental groups, Group 1, in which the animals were submitted to 12 hours of water regime, while in Group 2 they remained within water until the moment of anesthetic induction. Heart rate, systolic blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate and oxyhemoglobin saturation were measured. There was a significant difference between groups only regarding heart rate. It was concluded that the 12 hour water regime did not influence the physiological parameters of the animals.

Colecistectomía asociada a enterotomia duodenal en una infestación por Platynosomum sp. en un gato doméstico / Cholecystectomy associated to duodenal enterotomy in the infestation by Platynosomum sp. in a domestic cat / Colecistectomia associada à enterotomia duodenal na infestação por Platynosomum sp. em um gato doméstico

Platynosomum sp. es el más grande parásito hepatobiliar de la familia Felidae, causador de una lesión obstructiva extrahepática que puede ser tratada por cirugía. Un felino, sin raza definida, dos años de edad, semidomiciliado, fue atendido con un cuadro clínico de apatía, ictericia, deshidratación y elevación de enzimas hepáticas. En la ecografía abdominal se observó el hígado aumentado, vasos hepáticos y la vena porta con un mayor diámetro, la vesícula llena de contenido anecoico, sedimentación, espesamiento y hiperrefringencia de la pared de el conducto biliar principal dilatado con pared gruesa. Fue realizada colecistectomía con enterotomia duodenal. La inspección de los contenidos de la vesícula biliar reveló parásitos con una apariencia aplanada y la evaluación microscópica fue consistente con Platynosomum sp. El tratamiento con niclosamida y oxibendazol fue efectivo. Colecistectomía asociada con enterotomia duodenal es eficaz en tales casos.(AU)

Platynosomum sp. is the major hepatobiliary parasite of felids, causing an extra-hepatic obstructive lesion which may be treated by surgery. A two-year old cross-bred feline, semi-domiciled, was attended with a clinical picture of apathy, jaundice, dehydration and increase in hepatic enzymes. In the abdominal ultrasonography the liver was observed enlarged, hepatic and portal veins with increased diameter, gall bladder filled by anechoic content, with sediment, thickening and hyperechogenicity of the wall and a dilated main bile duct with a thickened wall. The cholecystectomy with a duodenal enterotomy was performed. The inspection of the gall bladders content revealed parasites with a flattened aspect and the microscopic evaluation was compatible with Platynosomum sp. A treatment with niclosamide and oxibendazole was efficient. Cholecystectomy associated to a duodenal enterotomy is efficient in these cases.(AU)

Platynosomum sp. é o maior parasito hepatobiliar de felídeos, causando uma lesão obstrutiva extra-hepática a qual pode ser tratada por cirurgia. Um felino, de dois anos de idade, sem raça definida, semidomiciliado, foi atendido apresentando um quadro clínico de apatia, icterícia, desidratação e aumento de enzimas hepáticas. Na ultrassonografia abdominal o fígado estava aumentado, vasos hepáticos e veia porta com aumento de diâmetro, vesícula biliar preenchida por conteúdo anecoico, com sedimentação, espessamento e hiperecogenicidade da parede e ducto biliar principal dilatado com parede espessada. Realizou-se a colecistectomia com enterotomia duodenal. A inspeção do conteúdo da vesicular biliar revelou parasitos com um aspecto achatado e a avaliação microscópica foi compatível com Platynosomum sp. O tratamento com niclosamida e oxibendazole foi eficiente. Colecistectomia associada à enterotomia duodenal é eficiente nesses casos.(AU)

Parâmetros fisiológicos de cágados-de-barbicha, sob efeito de propofrol por via intracelomática / Physiological parameters of Geoffroys toadhead turtle, under the effect of propofol by intracelomatic route

For correct chemical containment, there is a need for an adequate anesthetic protocol for each species. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the water regime on the effects of propofol in Phrynops geoffroanus. Ten animals were used, which were anesthetized with propofol 1%, at a dose of 35 mg/kg, by the intracellular route. All animals were anesthetized on two occasions, with a minimum interval of 15 days between anesthetics, randomly composing two experimental groups, Group 1, in which the animals were submitted to 12 hours of water regime, while in Group 2 they remained within water until the moment of anesthetic induction. Heart rate, systolic blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate and oxyhemoglobin saturation were measured. There was a significant difference between groups only regarding heart rate. It was concluded that the 12 hour water regime did not influence the physiological parameters of the animals.(AU)

Anestesia em cágados-de-barbicha, sob efeito de propofrol administrado por via intracelomática / Anesthesia in Geoffroys toadhead turtle, under the effect of propofol administered by intracelomatic route

No presente estudo avaliou-se a influência do regime hídrico sobre os efeitos do propofol em Phrynops geoffroanus. Foram utilizados 10 animais, que foram anestesiados com propofol 1%, na dose de 35 mg/kg, pela via intracelomática, em duas ocasiões, com intervalo de 15 dias. Foram montados aleatoriamente dois grupos experimentas G1 e G2. No G1 os animais foram retirados da água 12 horas antes da anestesia e no G2 permaneceram dentro dágua até o momento da indução anestésica. Se avaliou a duração do período de latência, período hábil, período de recuperação e qualidade da contenção farmacológica. No G1 as médias dos períodos de latência, hábil anestésico e de recuperação foram de 16,8±8,4 minutos, 86,5±79,4 minutos e 1,5±3,8 minutos, respectivamente. Já no G2 as médias foram de 19,9±9,8 minutos, 110,9±104,7 minutos e 28,8±58,2 minutos, respectivamente. Concluiu-se que a qualidade da contenção farmacológica foi considerada boa em ambos os grupos.(AU)

In the present study, the influence of the water regime on the effects of propofol on Phrynops geoffroanus was evaluated. Ten animals, which were anesthetized with propofol 1% at a dose of 35 mg / kg, were used intracelomatically on two occasions, with a 15 day interval. Two experimental groups G1 and G2 were set up in learner. In G1 the animals were withdrawn from the water 12 hours before the anesthesia, and in the G2 they remained in the water until the moment of the anesthetic induction. The duration of the latency period, skill period, recovery period and quality of pharmacological containment were evaluated. In G1, the means of the latency, skillful anesthetic and recovery periods were 16.8±8.4 minutes, 86.5±79.4 minutes and 1.5±3.8 minutes, respectively. In the G2, the mean values were 19.9±9.8 minutes, 110.9±104.7 minutes and 28.8±58.2 minutes respectively. It was concluded that the quality of the pharmacological restraint was considered good in both groups.(AU)

Colecistectomía asociada a enterotomia duodenal en una infestación por Platynosomum sp. en un gato doméstico / Cholecystectomy associated to duodenal enterotomy in the infestation by Platynosomum sp. in a domestic cat / Colecistectomia associada à enterotomia duodenal na infestação por Platynosomum sp. em um gato doméstico

Platynosomum sp. es el más grande parásito hepatobiliar de la familia Felidae, causador de una lesión obstructiva extrahepática que puede ser tratada por cirugía. Un felino, sin raza definida, dos años de edad, semidomiciliado, fue atendido con un cuadro clínico de apatía, ictericia, deshidratación y elevación de enzimas hepáticas. En la ecografía abdominal se observó el hígado aumentado, vasos hepáticos y la vena porta con un mayor diámetro, la vesícula llena de contenido anecoico, sedimentación, espesamiento y hiperrefringencia de la pared de el conducto biliar principal dilatado con pared gruesa. Fue realizada colecistectomía con enterotomia duodenal. La inspección de los contenidos de la vesícula biliar reveló parásitos con una apariencia aplanada y la evaluación microscópica fue consistente con Platynosomum sp. El tratamiento con niclosamida y oxibendazol fue efectivo. Colecistectomía asociada con enterotomia duodenal es eficaz en tales casos.

Platynosomum sp. is the major hepatobiliary parasite of felids, causing an extra-hepatic obstructive lesion which may be treated by surgery. A two-year old cross-bred feline, semi-domiciled, was attended with a clinical picture of apathy, jaundice, dehydration and increase in hepatic enzymes. In the abdominal ultrasonography the liver was observed enlarged, hepatic and portal veins with increased diameter, gall bladder filled by anechoic content, with sediment, thickening and hyperechogenicity of the wall and a dilated main bile duct with a thickened wall. The cholecystectomy with a duodenal enterotomy was performed. The inspection of the gall bladder’s content revealed parasites with a flattened aspect and the microscopic evaluation was compatible with Platynosomum sp. A treatment with niclosamide and oxibendazole was efficient. Cholecystectomy associated to a duodenal enterotomy is efficient in these cases.

Platynosomum sp. é o maior parasito hepatobiliar de felídeos, causando uma lesão obstrutiva extra-hepática a qual pode ser tratada por cirurgia. Um felino, de dois anos de idade, sem raça definida, semidomiciliado, foi atendido apresentando um quadro clínico de apatia, icterícia, desidratação e aumento de enzimas hepáticas. Na ultrassonografia abdominal o fígado estava aumentado, vasos hepáticos e veia porta com aumento de diâmetro, vesícula biliar preenchida por conteúdo anecoico, com sedimentação, espessamento e hiperecogenicidade da parede e ducto biliar principal dilatado com parede espessada. Realizou-se a colecistectomia com enterotomia duodenal. A inspeção do conteúdo da vesicular biliar revelou parasitos com um aspecto achatado e a avaliação microscópica foi compatível com Platynosomum sp. O tratamento com niclosamida e oxibendazole foi eficiente. Colecistectomia associada à enterotomia duodenal é eficiente nesses casos.

Preoperative epidural administration of lidocaine-methadone or lidocaine-fentanyl in female dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy / Administração epidural pré-operatória de lidocaína-metadona ou lidocaína-fentanil em cadelas submetidas à ovário-histerectomia eletiva

We compared the analgesia and cardiopulmonary changes induced by epidural methadone or fentanyl in combination with lidocaine in female dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy and anesthetized with propofol. Eighteen female dogs were randomly assigned to two groups and given either methadone (0.3 mg kg− ¹) + 2% lidocaine without vasoconstrictor (LM) or fentanyl (5 µg kg− ¹) + 2% lidocaine without vasoconstrictor (LF). The drugs were administered epidurally in a volume of 0.25 ml kg− ¹. Heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), rectal temperature (RT), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and blood glucose levels were recorded before and 15 minutes after premedication (T0 and T1); 15 minutes after epidural administration (T2); five minutes after dermotomy (T3); five minutes after clamping of the ovarian pedicle (T4); five minutes and 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours (T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, and T11, respectively) after surgery. The number of additional propofol injections and total propofol dose (mg kg− ¹) were recorded. Analgesia was assessed using a numerical descriptive scale. SBP and HR were similar in both groups, but hypotension was detected in animals from both groups at different times. Respiratory rate decreased significantly at T6 in the LF group and was lower than in the LM group. Hypothermia was observed in animals from both groups, but RT was significantly lower than baseline values only at T4 in the LM group. Blood glucose levels increased significantly only in the LF group at T4, T7, and T8. All animals in the LF group and eight animals in the LM group required additional propofol injections at T4, but no significant differences were detected in the number of propofol injections and total propofol dose between the LF (3 ± 1 injections, 7.5 ± 4.5 mg kg− ¹) and LM (2 ± 2 injections, 4.5 ± 3.4 mg kg− ¹) groups. The latency period, anesthetic period, and the duration of surgery were similar in both groups. No animals required rescue analgesia...

Comparou-se a analgesia e alterações cardiopulmonares promovidas pela metadona ou fentanil, associados à lidocaína, por via epidural, em cadelas submetidas à ovário-histerectomia eletiva e mantidas anestesiadas pelo propofol. Foram utilizadas 18 cadelas, distribuídas em dois grupos: LM – metadona (0,3 mg kg-1) + lidocaína 2% sem vasoconstrictor; e LF – fentanil 5 μg kg-1 + lidocaína 2% sem vasoconstrictor. Os fármacos foram administrados por via epidural, num volume de 0,25 mL kg-1. Registraram-se: frequências cardíaca (FC) e respiratória (f), temperatura retal (TR), pressão arterial sistólica (PAS) e glicemia, antes e 15 minutos após a medicação pré-anestésica (T0 e T1); 15 minutos após a epidural (T2); cinco minutos após a dermotomia (T3); cinco minutos após o pinçamento dos pedículos ovarianos (T4); cinco minutos, uma, 3, 6, 12, 18 e 24 horas (T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10 e T11, respectivamente) após o término da cirurgia. Mensuraram-se ainda o número de repiques de propofol e o consumo total, em mg kg-1. Avaliou-se a analgesia através de escala descritiva numérica. Não houve diferença significativa na PAS e na FC entre os grupos, porém ocorreu hipotensão em alguns momentos em ambos os grupos. Ocorreu redução significativa na frequência respiratória no momento T6 no grupo LF, sendo esta menor que no grupo LM. Ocorreu hipotermia em ambos os grupos, porém houve diferença estatística, em relação ao valor basal, apenas no momento T4 no grupo LF. A glicemia aumentou significativamente apenas no grupo LF, nos momentos T4, T7 e T8. Todos os animais do grupo LF e oito animais do grupo LM necessitaram de repique de propofol no T4, porém não houve diferença significativa quanto ao número de repiques e ao consumo total de propofol entre os grupos LF (3 ± 1 repiques; 7,5 ± 4,5 mg kg-1) e LM (2 ± 2 repiques; 4,5 ± 3,4 mg kg-1). Os períodos de latência e hábil anestésico e de duração do procedimento cirúrgico foram semelhantes em ambos os grupos...

Preoperative epidural administration of lidocaine-methadone or lidocaine-fentanyl in female dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy / Administração epidural pré-operatória de lidocaína-metadona ou lidocaína-fentanil em cadelas submetidas à ovário-histerectomia eletiva

We compared the analgesia and cardiopulmonary changes induced by epidural methadone or fentanyl in combination with lidocaine in female dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy and anesthetized with propofol. Eighteen female dogs were randomly assigned to two groups and given either methadone (0.3 mg kg− ¹) + 2% lidocaine without vasoconstrictor (LM) or fentanyl (5 µg kg− ¹) + 2% lidocaine without vasoconstrictor (LF). The drugs were administered epidurally in a volume of 0.25 ml kg− ¹. Heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), rectal temperature (RT), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and blood glucose levels were recorded before and 15 minutes after premedication (T0 and T1); 15 minutes after epidural administration (T2); five minutes after dermotomy (T3); five minutes after clamping of the ovarian pedicle (T4); five minutes and 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours (T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, and T11, respectively) after surgery. The number of additional propofol injections and total propofol dose (mg kg− ¹) were recorded. Analgesia was assessed using a numerical descriptive scale. SBP and HR were similar in both groups, but hypotension was detected in animals from both groups at different times. Respiratory rate decreased significantly at T6 in the LF group and was lower than in the LM group. Hypothermia was observed in animals from both groups, but RT was significantly lower than baseline values only at T4 in the LM group. Blood glucose levels increased significantly only in the LF group at T4, T7, and T8. All animals in the LF group and eight animals in the LM group required additional propofol injections at T4, but no significant differences were detected in the number of propofol injections and total propofol dose between the LF (3 ± 1 injections, 7.5 ± 4.5 mg kg− ¹) and LM (2 ± 2 injections, 4.5 ± 3.4 mg kg− ¹) groups. The latency period, anesthetic period, and the duration of surgery were similar in both groups. No animals required rescue analgesia...(AU)

Comparou-se a analgesia e alterações cardiopulmonares promovidas pela metadona ou fentanil, associados à lidocaína, por via epidural, em cadelas submetidas à ovário-histerectomia eletiva e mantidas anestesiadas pelo propofol. Foram utilizadas 18 cadelas, distribuídas em dois grupos: LM metadona (0,3 mg kg-1) + lidocaína 2% sem vasoconstrictor; e LF fentanil 5 μg kg-1 + lidocaína 2% sem vasoconstrictor. Os fármacos foram administrados por via epidural, num volume de 0,25 mL kg-1. Registraram-se: frequências cardíaca (FC) e respiratória (f), temperatura retal (TR), pressão arterial sistólica (PAS) e glicemia, antes e 15 minutos após a medicação pré-anestésica (T0 e T1); 15 minutos após a epidural (T2); cinco minutos após a dermotomia (T3); cinco minutos após o pinçamento dos pedículos ovarianos (T4); cinco minutos, uma, 3, 6, 12, 18 e 24 horas (T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10 e T11, respectivamente) após o término da cirurgia. Mensuraram-se ainda o número de repiques de propofol e o consumo total, em mg kg-1. Avaliou-se a analgesia através de escala descritiva numérica. Não houve diferença significativa na PAS e na FC entre os grupos, porém ocorreu hipotensão em alguns momentos em ambos os grupos. Ocorreu redução significativa na frequência respiratória no momento T6 no grupo LF, sendo esta menor que no grupo LM. Ocorreu hipotermia em ambos os grupos, porém houve diferença estatística, em relação ao valor basal, apenas no momento T4 no grupo LF. A glicemia aumentou significativamente apenas no grupo LF, nos momentos T4, T7 e T8. Todos os animais do grupo LF e oito animais do grupo LM necessitaram de repique de propofol no T4, porém não houve diferença significativa quanto ao número de repiques e ao consumo total de propofol entre os grupos LF (3 ± 1 repiques; 7,5 ± 4,5 mg kg-1) e LM (2 ± 2 repiques; 4,5 ± 3,4 mg kg-1). Os períodos de latência e hábil anestésico e de duração do procedimento cirúrgico foram semelhantes em ambos os grupos...(AU)

Systemic and neurotoxic effects of epidural meloxicam in rabbits / Efeitos sistêmicos e neurotóxicos do meloxicam por via epidural em coelhos

The aim of this study was to assess systemic and neurotoxic changes following an epidural administration of meloxicamin to rabbits. Twelve adult rabbits four males and eight females; average mass, 1.9 ± 0.1kg were randomly divided into two groups: a control group (GC), which received a single dose of 0.9% NaCl epidurally in a volume of 0.3mL kg-1and a meloxicam group (GM), which received 0.2mg kg-1 meloxicam epidurally along with 0.9% NaCl in a total volume of 0.3mL kg-1. Heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and neurological abnormalities were assessed prior to administration of anesthesia (H0), 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, and 24h following epidural puncture (H1, H2, H3, H6, H12, and H24, respectively), and every 24h afterward for 10 days after epidural puncture (D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, and D10). The surface temperature of lumbosacral region was also measured at H0, H1, H6, H12, H24, D5 and D10. Three animals from each group were euthanized on days 15 and 30 after epidural puncture to assess possible spinal injuries. Variances observed in physiological parameters were not suggestive of adverse effects of meloxicam, as all were within the reference standards, and there were no physical or behavioral changes observed. Neurological function was similar between groups, with only difference between baseline values and values 1h after epidural administration in both groups. There were no histopathological changes in the GM group, and only one animal showed discrete lymphocytic infiltrate. Epidural lumbosacral administration of meloxicam at a dose of 0.2mg kg-1 caused no significant systemic or neurotoxic effects in rabbits.

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar as alterações sistêmicas e neurotóxicas promovidas pelo meloxicam, administrado por via epidural, em coelhos. Foram utilizados 12 coelhos adultos, quatro machos e oito fêmeas, pensando em média 1,9 ± 0,1kg. Os animais foram divididos equitativa e aleatoriamente em dois grupos, os quais receberam dose única de solução de NaCl 0,9% no volume de 0,3mL kg-1, por via epidural (grupo controle - GC) ou meloxicam (0,2mg kg-1) associado à solução de NaCl 0,9%, compondo um volume total de 0,3mL kg-1 (grupo meloxicam - GM). Avaliaram-se frequências cardíaca e respiratória, temperatura corporal e alterações neurológicas, antes da administração da anestesia (H0), uma, duas, três, seis, 12 e 24 horas após a punção epidural (H1, H2, H3, H6, H12 e H24, respectivamente) e a cada 24 horas após o H24, até o 10º dia após a punção epidural (D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9 e D10). Mensurou-se ainda a temperatura superficial da região lombossacra em H0, H1, H6, H12, H24, D5 e D10. Realizou-se eutanásia em três animais de cada grupo no 15o e no 30o dia após o início do experimento, para avaliação das possíveis lesões medulares. As variâncias observadas nos parâmetros fisiológicos não foram sugestivas de efeito adverso do meloxicam, pois estiveram dentro do padrão de referência e não houve alterações físicas ou comportamentais. O exame neurológico se mostrou semelhante entre os grupos, havendo diferença apenas entre a avaliação inicial e uma hora após a epidural em ambos os grupos. Na histopatologia não houve alterações no GM e apenas um animal do GC apresentou discreto infiltrado linfoplasmocitário. A administração epidural lombossacra de meloxicam, na dose de 0,2mg kg-1, não causa efeitos sistêmicos e neurotóxicos significativos, em coelhos.

Systemic and neurotoxic effects of epidural meloxicam in rabbits / Efeitos sistêmicos e neurotóxicos do meloxicam por via epidural em coelhos

The aim of this study was to assess systemic and neurotoxic changes following an epidural administration of meloxicamin to rabbits. Twelve adult rabbits four males and eight females; average mass, 1.9 ± 0.1kg were randomly divided into two groups: a control group (GC), which received a single dose of 0.9% NaCl epidurally in a volume of 0.3mL kg-1and a meloxicam group (GM), which received 0.2mg kg-1 meloxicam epidurally along with 0.9% NaCl in a total volume of 0.3mL kg-1. Heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and neurological abnormalities were assessed prior to administration of anesthesia (H0), 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, and 24h following epidural puncture (H1, H2, H3, H6, H12, and H24, respectively), and every 24h afterward for 10 days after epidural puncture (D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, and D10). The surface temperature of lumbosacral region was also measured at H0, H1, H6, H12, H24, D5 and D10. Three animals from each group were euthanized on days 15 and 30 after epidural puncture to assess possible spinal injuries. Variances observed in physiological parameters were not suggestive of adverse effects of meloxicam, as all were within the reference standards, and there were no physical or behavioral changes observed. Neurological function was similar between groups, with only difference between baseline values and values 1h after epidural administration in both groups. There were no histopathological changes in the GM group, and only one animal showed discrete lymphocytic infiltrate. Epidural lumbosacral administration of meloxicam at a dose of 0.2mg kg-1 caused no significant systemic or neurotoxic effects in rabbits.(AU)

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar as alterações sistêmicas e neurotóxicas promovidas pelo meloxicam, administrado por via epidural, em coelhos. Foram utilizados 12 coelhos adultos, quatro machos e oito fêmeas, pensando em média 1,9 ± 0,1kg. Os animais foram divididos equitativa e aleatoriamente em dois grupos, os quais receberam dose única de solução de NaCl 0,9% no volume de 0,3mL kg-1, por via epidural (grupo controle - GC) ou meloxicam (0,2mg kg-1) associado à solução de NaCl 0,9%, compondo um volume total de 0,3mL kg-1 (grupo meloxicam - GM). Avaliaram-se frequências cardíaca e respiratória, temperatura corporal e alterações neurológicas, antes da administração da anestesia (H0), uma, duas, três, seis, 12 e 24 horas após a punção epidural (H1, H2, H3, H6, H12 e H24, respectivamente) e a cada 24 horas após o H24, até o 10º dia após a punção epidural (D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9 e D10). Mensurou-se ainda a temperatura superficial da região lombossacra em H0, H1, H6, H12, H24, D5 e D10. Realizou-se eutanásia em três animais de cada grupo no 15o e no 30o dia após o início do experimento, para avaliação das possíveis lesões medulares. As variâncias observadas nos parâmetros fisiológicos não foram sugestivas de efeito adverso do meloxicam, pois estiveram dentro do padrão de referência e não houve alterações físicas ou comportamentais. O exame neurológico se mostrou semelhante entre os grupos, havendo diferença apenas entre a avaliação inicial e uma hora após a epidural em ambos os grupos. Na histopatologia não houve alterações no GM e apenas um animal do GC apresentou discreto infiltrado linfoplasmocitário. A administração epidural lombossacra de meloxicam, na dose de 0,2mg kg-1, não causa efeitos sistêmicos e neurotóxicos significativos, em coelhos.(AU)

Cranial spread of different volumes of iobitridol, administered by epidural lumbosacral route, in rabbits / Migração cranial de diferentes volumes de iobitridol, administrados pela via epidural lombossacra, em coelhos

In order to evaluate the cranial spread of different volumes of iobitridol, by epidural lumbosacral route, 12 mongrel rabbits, 1.0±0.5 years old, weighing 2.4±0.4 kg were used. The animals were anesthetized with xylazine (5 mg/kg) and ketamine (20 mg/kg) intramuscularly, 15 minutes before of the lumbosacral puncture. Two groups were formed: iobitridol was administered at a volume of 0.33 mL/kg in the group 1 (G1) and at 0.22 mL/kg in the group 2 (G2). The heart (HR) and respiratory rates (f), duration of P-wave, PR interval, QRS complex and QT interval, oxyhemoglobin saturation (OS) and rectal temperature (RT) were evaluated, before epidurography and every 10 minutes after, for 60 minutes. The cranial spread of iobitridol and the ataxia produced were also analyzed. FC, f and RT reduced and duration of QT interval increased after anesthesia in both groups. The duration of PR interval and QRS complex increased in G1. The cranial limit of the migration of the contrast medium varied between the 4th lumbar vertebra and the 8th thoracic vertebra in G1 and between the 5th lumbar vertebra and the 11th thoracic vertebra in G2. Ataxia was moderate in both groups. It is concluded that the administration of iobitridol by the lumbosacral epidural route, associated with dissociative anesthesia with xylazine-ketamine, and in the volumes used and under the study conditions, causes tolerable changes in the parameters evaluated in healthy rabbits, and when used in this animal model there is no signs of neurotoxicity.(AU)

Com o objetivo de avaliar a migração cranial de diferentes volumes de iobitridol, administrado por via epidural lombossacra, bem como as possíveis alterações decorrentes dessa administração, foram utilizados 12 coelhos, sem raça definida, com 1,0±0,5 anos de idade e pesando 2,4±0,4 kg. Os animais foram anestesiados com xilazina (5 mg/kg) e cetamina (20 mg/kg), por via intramuscular, 15 minutos antes da punção lombossacra. Foram compostos dois grupos: grupo 1 (G1), onde foi administrado iobitridol, no volume de 0,33 mL/kg; e grupo 2 (G2), 0,22 mL/kg. Avaliaram-se as frequências cardíaca (FC) e respiratória (f), a duração da onda P, do intervalo PR, do complexo QRS e do intervalo QT, a saturação de oxihemoglobina (SPO2) e a temperatura retal (TR), antes da epidurografia e a cada 10 minutos após, durante 60 minutos. Também foram analisadas a migração cranial do iobitridol e a ataxia produzida. A FC, f e TR reduziram e a duração do intervalo QT aumentou após a anestesia em ambos os grupos. As durações do intervalo PR e do complexo QRS aumentaram no G1. O limite cranial da migração do meio de contraste variou entre a 4 vértebra lombar e a 8 vértebra torácica no G1 e entre a 5 vértebra lombar e a 11 vértebra torácica no G2. A ataxia foi moderada em ambos os grupos. Conclui-se que a administração do iobitridol pela via epidural lombossacra, associada à anestesia dissociativa com xilazina-cetamina, e nos volumes utilizados e sob as condições de estudo, causa alterações toleráveis nos parâmetros avaliadosem coelhos hígidos, e quando utilizado neste modelo animal não causa sinais de neurotoxicidade.(AU)

Distocia materna por inércia uterina primária associada ao choque hipoglicêmico em cadela: Relato de caso / Maternal dystocia by primary uterine inertia associated with hypoglycemic shock in dog: Case report / Distocia materna por inercia uterina primaria asociada a choque hipoglucémico en perra: Relato de caso

Distocia é a incapacidade de expulsão do feto por meio do canal do parto durante a parição. Relata-se um caso de distocia por inércia uterina primária associada o choque hipoglicêmico em uma cadela, SRD, de cinco anos de idade. O animal deu entrada no hospital veterinário, apresentando contrações abdominais e secreção vaginal de coloração esverdeada, hipotermia, obnubilação e hipoglicemia, caracterizando choque hipoglicêmico. Foi realizado tratamento emergencial e reversão da hipoglicemia. Foi realizada radiografia para verificação de fetos remanescentes e avaliação da estática fetal. A bioquímica sérica revelou hipocalcemia moderada e foi realizado tratamento com gluconato de cálcio e ocitocina, havendo a parição dos fetos. A distocia na clínica de cães e gatos é considerada de emergência. A estabilização do animal é de extrema importância. A realização de exames laboratoriais deve ser preconizada para avaliar a ocorrência de distúrbios eletrolíticos, promovendo um adequado tratamento e melhorando o prognóstico da paciente.(AU)

Dystocia is the inability to expel the fetus through the birth canal during parturition. This is a report of a case of dystocia by primary uterine inertia associated with hypoglycemic shock in a five-year-old mongrel bitch. The animal was admitted to the veterinary hospital with abdominal contractions and greenish vaginal secretion, hypothermia, hypoglycemia and numbness, characterized as hypoglycemic shock. Emergency treatment and reversal of hypoglycemia were performed, as well as radiography to check for remaining fetuses and fetal static evaluation. Serum biochemistry revealed mild hypocalcemia and treatment was conducted with calcium gluconate and oxytocin, upon the birth of the fetuses. Clinic dystocia in dogs and cats is considered an emergency. The stabilization of the animal is of utmost importance. Laboratory tests should be recommended to assess the occurrence of electrolyte disturbances, promoting adequate treatment and improving the prognosis of the patient.(AU)

Distocia es la incapacidad de expulsar el feto a través del canal durante el parto. Se presenta un caso de distocia por inercia uterina primaria asociada con el choque hipoglucémico en una perra, SRD, de cinco años de edad. El animal fue ingresado en el hospital veterinario, con contracciones abdominales y secreción vaginal de color verdoso, hipotermia, hipoglucemia y entumecimiento, caracterizando choque hipoglucémico. Se realizó un tratamiento de emergencia y reversión de la hipoglucemia. Se realizó radiografía para verificación de fetos restantes y evaluación de la estática fetal. La bioquímica sérica reveló hipo calcemia moderada y el tratamiento se llevó a cabo con gluconato de calcio y ocitocina, ocurriendo la aparición de los fetos. La distocia en la clínica de perros y gatos es considerada una emergencia. La estabilización del animal es de suma importancia. La realización de exámenes de laboratorio deben ser recomendados para evaluar la ocurrencia de disturbios electrolíticos, promoviendo un tratamiento adecuado y mejorando el pronóstico del paciente.(AU)

Capillaria plica em felino assintomático: um achado ultrassonográfico / Capillaria plica in an asymptomatic feline: an ultrasonographic finding

The aim of this report was to describe a case of urinary capilariosis in a feline and an ultrasonographic finding of Capillaria plica in the urinary bladder. A female feline, 14-years-old, was seen presenting a history of weight loss and anorexia for five days. A hemogram, renal and hepatic serum biochemistry, total protein dosages and albumin and urinalysis were performed. The urinalysis showed dark yellow urine, elevated density, turbid aspect, proteinuria, hematuria, cylindruria, presence of leucocytes and bacteria. The microscopic examination of the urinary sediment revealed the presence of oval and colourless eggs with a thick capsule and bioperculated, characterized as being of C. plica. Treatment with levamisole was carried out, however some of the parasites eggs were still verified after the therapy. An abdominal ultrasonography was performed being visualized, in the urinary bladder, a filiform mobile hyperechoic structure of 0.59 cm of length and 0.28 of thickness, besides a thickening of the organs wall. Ivermectine was administered at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg, IM. After this treatment, C. plica eggs were no longer found in the urinary sediment. The ultrasonographic examination of the urinary bladder may be a good tool for the confirmation of the diagnosis in these cases.

O objetivo desse relato foi descrever um caso de capilariose urinária em um felino e um achado ultrassonográfico de Capillaria plica na vesícula urinária. Um felino, fêmea, de 14 anos de idade, foi atendido apresentando um histórico de perda de peso e anorexia por cinco dias. Foram realizados hemograma, bioquímica sérica renal e hepática, dosagens de proteína total e albumina e urinálise. A urinálise mostrou uma urina amarelo-escura, elevada densidade, aspecto túrbido, proteinúria, hematúria, cilindrúria, presença de leucócitos e bactérias. O exame microscópico do sedimento urinário revelou a presença de ovos incolores, bioperculados e ovais com uma cápsula espessa, caracterizados como sendo de C. plica. Foi realizado tratamento com levamisol. No entanto, alguns ovos do parasita ainda foram verificados após o tratamento. Uma ultrassonografia abdominal foi realizada sendo visualizada, na vesícula urinária, uma estrutura hiperecóica, móvel, de 0,59 cm de comprimento e 0,28 cm de espessura, além de uma parede do órgão espessa. Ivermectina foi administrada na dose de 0,2 mg/kg, IM. Após este tratamento, ovos de C. plica não foram mais encontrados no sedimento urinário. O exame ultrassonográfico da vesicular urinária pode ser uma boa ferramenta para confirmação do diagnóstico nesses casos.

Bursite cotovelar aguda em filhote: Relato De Caso / Elbow acute bursitis in a puppy: Case Report / Bursitis aguda de codo en cachorro de perro: Relato De Caso

Bursite cotovelar é uma cavidade preenchida por fluido, circundada por tecido conjuntivo fibroso denso, que surge na face lateral do olécrano. Normalmente, essa condição clínica é causada por traumatismo crônico. Relata-se um caso de bursite cotovelar aguda bilateral em um cão da raça dálmata, macho, de 35 dias de idade. Clinicamente, o animal apresentava aumento de volume flutuante e indolor, na região do olécrano, bilateral, de um dia de evolução. Na punção aspirativa foi observado um líquido de aspecto seroso e vermelho, e no exame citológico apenas leucócitos e hemácias. Devido ao histórico e tempo de evolução, o diagnóstico presuntivo foi de bursite cotovelar traumática aguda. O tratamento preconizado foi à base de anti-inflamatório, tratamento tópico, bandagem ao redor da lesão e repouso. O cão retornou com sete dias totalmente recuperado. Apesar da bursite em pequenos animais ocorrer devido a traumas repetidos, apresentando uma característica de cronicidade, a bursite pode ser aguda e se originar de um único trauma.(AU)

Elbow bursitis is a cavity filled with fluid and surrounded by dense fibrous connective tissue, which appears on the lateral side of the olecranon. Typically, this medical condition is caused by chronic trauma. This paper reports a case of bilateral acute bursitis in the elbow in a Dalmatian dog, male, with 35 days of age. Clinically, the animal presented painless swelling of the floating volume in the olecranon region, bilateral, with a one-day evolution. In aspiration, serous red fluid could be observed, and upon cytological examination, only leukocytes and erythrocytes were observed. Due to the history and evolution time, the presumptive diagnosis was that of acute traumatic bursitis in the elbow. The treatment was based on anti-inflammatory medication, topical treatment, bandage around the lesion and rest. The dog returned after 7 days fully recovered. Although bursitis occurs in small animals due to repeated trauma, presenting a chronicity characteristic, it can also be acute and originated from a single trauma.(AU)

La bursitis de codo es una cavidad llena de fluido y rodeada por tejido conectivo fibroso denso, que surge en el lado lateral del olécranon. Por lo general, esa condición clínica es causada por un trauma crónico. Se presenta un caso de bursitis aguda bilateral en el codo de un perro de la raza dálmata, macho, de 35 días de edad. Clínicamente, el animal presentaba aumento de volumen flotante y sin dolor, en la región del olécranon, bilateral, un día de evolución. En una aspiración se ha observado un líquido de aspecto seroso y rojo, y en el examen citológico sólo leucocitos y eritrocitos. Debido al histórico y tiempo de evolución, el diagnóstico presuntivo fue bursitis de codo traumática aguda. El tratamiento preconizado fue a base de antiinflamatorio, tratamiento tópico, vendaje alrededor de la lesión y reposo. El perro volvió con siete días totalmente recuperado. Aunque la bursitis se produce en animales pequeños debido a traumas repetidos, presentando una característica de cronicidad, la bursitis puede ser aguda y originarse a partir de un único trauma.(AU)

Osteomielite em felino jovem por Streptococcus spp: relato de caso / Osteomyelitis in young feline by Streptococcus spp: case report

Relata-se um caso de osteomielite pós-traumática causada por Streptococcus spp. em um felino, macho, com quatro meses de idade. Clinicamente, o animal apresentava claudicação, e sensibilidade dolorosa ao toque da região afetada. Foram realizados hemograma, radiografias do membro pélvico direito, cultura bacteriana e antibiograma. As radiografias revelaram diminuição da densidade óssea na região metafisária do fêmur direito. Na cultura foram isoladas bactérias do gênero Streptococcus spp. Apesar de a osteomielite ser uma enfermidade de difícil tratamento, o diagnóstico precoce permitiu o direcionamento adequado do tratamento e uma maior rapidez na melhora do quadro clínico do paciente. (AU)

We report a case of post-traumatic osteomyelitis caused by Streptococcus spp. in a feline mongrel, male, four months old. Clinically, the animal showed lameness, soreness to touch the affected area. They were performed hemogram, radiographs of the right hindlimb, bacterial culture and sensitivity. Radiographs showed decreased bone density in the metaphyseal region of the right femur. In culture were isolated bacteria of the genus Streptococcus spp. Although osteomyelitis is a difficult disease to treat, early diagnosis allowed the targeting of appropriate treatment and a faster clinical improvement of the patient. (AU)