Effects of dorzolamide/timolol and tafluprost on intraocular pressure and pupil diameter in healthy dogs / Efeitos da dorzolamida/timolol e da tafluprosta sobre a pressão intraocular e o diâmetro pupilar em cães saudáveis

This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of the fixed combination of dorzolamide/timolol with those of tafluprost on intraocular pressure (IOP) and pupil diameter (PD) in healthy dogs (n=10). Two experiments were conducted with an interval of 30 days. In both, IOP and PD were assessed at 8, 11, 14, 17, and 20h. Parameters were evaluated during baseline, treatment period of four days, and one day of post-treatment. During treatment phase, IOP decreased by 0.74 (P 0.05), 1.88 (P 0.01), 2.94 (P 0.001), and 3.10mmHg (P 0.01), in dorzolamide/timolol-treated eyes; and by 1.50, 2.18, 2.14, and 2.18mmHg (P 0.001), in tafluprost-treated eyes. PD decreased by 0.24 (P 0.01), 0.32 (P 0.01), 0.49 (P 0.001), and 0.40mm (P 0.001), in dorzolamide/timolol treated eyes; and by 2.31, 2.55, 2.43, and 2.70mm (P 0.001), in tafluprost-treated eyes. Dorzolamide/timolol and tafluprost were able to decrease IOP and PD in healthy dogs. However, a cumulative effect of the fixed combination of dorzolamide/timolol was more effective in reducing IOP, than tafluprost. Comparisons between treatments showed that tafluprost was more effective in reducing PD throughout the treatment phase.

O estudo objetivou avaliar e comparar os efeitos da combinação fixa da dorzolamida/timolol com os da tafluprosta sobre a pressão intraocular (PIO) e o diâmetro pupilar (DP) em cães saudáveis (n=10). Dois experimentos com intervalo de 30 dias foram conduzidos. Em ambos, a PIO e o DP foram avaliados às 8, 11, 14, 17 e às 20h. Os parâmetros foram avaliados durante a fases basal, um período de tratamento de quatro dias, e um dia de pós-tratamento. Durante a fase de tratamento, a PIO dos olhos tratados com dorzolamida/timolol reduziram em 0.74 (P 0.05), 1.88 (P 0.01), 2.94 (P 0.001), e 3.10mmHg (P 0.01); e dos olhos tratados com tafluprosta em 1.50, 2.18, 2.14 e 2.18mmHg (P 0.001). O DP dos olhos tratados com dorzolamida/timolol reduziram em 0.24 (P 0.01), 0.32 (P 0.01), 0.49 (P 0.001) e 0.40mm (P 0.001); e dos olhos tratados com tafluprosta em 2.31, 2.55, 2.43 e 2.70mm (P 0.001). A dorzolamida/timol e a tafluprosta foram capazes de reduzir a PIO e o DP em cães saudáveis. Porém, efeito cumulativo do tratamento com dorzolamida/timolol foi observado, decorridos três dias de tratamento. Por essa razão, a dorzolamida/timolol foi mais efetiva que a tafluprosta na redução da PIO. Comparações entre os tratamentos demonstraram que a tafluprosta foi mais efetiva em reduzir o DP, durante toda a fase de tratamento.

Effects of dorzolamide/timolol and tafluprost on intraocular pressure and pupil diameter in healthy dogs / Efeitos da dorzolamida/timolol e da tafluprosta sobre a pressão intraocular e o diâmetro pupilar em cães saudáveis

This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of the fixed combination of dorzolamide/timolol with those of tafluprost on intraocular pressure (IOP) and pupil diameter (PD) in healthy dogs (n=10). Two experiments were conducted with an interval of 30 days. In both, IOP and PD were assessed at 8, 11, 14, 17, and 20h. Parameters were evaluated during baseline, treatment period of four days, and one day of post-treatment. During treatment phase, IOP decreased by 0.74 (P 0.05), 1.88 (P 0.01), 2.94 (P 0.001), and 3.10mmHg (P 0.01), in dorzolamide/timolol-treated eyes; and by 1.50, 2.18, 2.14, and 2.18mmHg (P 0.001), in tafluprost-treated eyes. PD decreased by 0.24 (P 0.01), 0.32 (P 0.01), 0.49 (P 0.001), and 0.40mm (P 0.001), in dorzolamide/timolol treated eyes; and by 2.31, 2.55, 2.43, and 2.70mm (P 0.001), in tafluprost-treated eyes. Dorzolamide/timolol and tafluprost were able to decrease IOP and PD in healthy dogs. However, a cumulative effect of the fixed combination of dorzolamide/timolol was more effective in reducing IOP, than tafluprost. Comparisons between treatments showed that tafluprost was more effective in reducing PD throughout the treatment phase.(AU)

O estudo objetivou avaliar e comparar os efeitos da combinação fixa da dorzolamida/timolol com os da tafluprosta sobre a pressão intraocular (PIO) e o diâmetro pupilar (DP) em cães saudáveis (n=10). Dois experimentos com intervalo de 30 dias foram conduzidos. Em ambos, a PIO e o DP foram avaliados às 8, 11, 14, 17 e às 20h. Os parâmetros foram avaliados durante a fases basal, um período de tratamento de quatro dias, e um dia de pós-tratamento. Durante a fase de tratamento, a PIO dos olhos tratados com dorzolamida/timolol reduziram em 0.74 (P 0.05), 1.88 (P 0.01), 2.94 (P 0.001), e 3.10mmHg (P 0.01); e dos olhos tratados com tafluprosta em 1.50, 2.18, 2.14 e 2.18mmHg (P 0.001). O DP dos olhos tratados com dorzolamida/timolol reduziram em 0.24 (P 0.01), 0.32 (P 0.01), 0.49 (P 0.001) e 0.40mm (P 0.001); e dos olhos tratados com tafluprosta em 2.31, 2.55, 2.43 e 2.70mm (P 0.001). A dorzolamida/timol e a tafluprosta foram capazes de reduzir a PIO e o DP em cães saudáveis. Porém, efeito cumulativo do tratamento com dorzolamida/timolol foi observado, decorridos três dias de tratamento. Por essa razão, a dorzolamida/timolol foi mais efetiva que a tafluprosta na redução da PIO. Comparações entre os tratamentos demonstraram que a tafluprosta foi mais efetiva em reduzir o DP, durante toda a fase de tratamento.(AU)

Description of clinical and surgical aspects of four cases of lip commissure to eyelid transposition for repair of eyelid coloboma in cats / Descrição clínico-cirúrgica de quatro casos de transposição da comissura labial para correção de coloboma palpebral em gatos

Background: Eyelid coloboma or eyelid agenesis is the most common congenital disease in cats. It can affect both the upper and the lower lids and is commonly bilateral. This congenital defect has been reported in several breeds, such as Persian and Domestic Short-Haired Cat. Generally, this defect results in inversion of the colobomatous eyelid, which can cause trichiasis and inflammatory keratitis and corneal ulceration. The only effective treatment is blepharoplasty. This paper describes the clinical and surgical aspects of four patients treated by lip commissure to eyelid transposition for the repair of eyelid coloboma using the technique described in 2010. Results of this procedure have never been reported in Brazil.Cases: Seven eyes of four cats presenting eyelid coloboma affecting up to two thirds of the eyelid were evaluated in this study. Two of the four cats were males and two were females; their average age was 3 years. All patients were admitted at the same institution, and the main issues were purulent discharge and impaired vision. Diagnosis was based on physical and ophthalmic examination. Non-ulcerative keratitis was present in all cases. Corneal ulcer was diagnosed in three patients by the fluorescein dye test. In two cats, a corneo-conjunctival dermoid was found at the temporal-dorsal region of one eye, and measured approximately 0.3 mm; and the other two [...]

Effects of 1% topical brinzolamide on intraocular pressure in healthy dogs

Background: Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness in dogs, and is generally characterized by death of the retinal ganglion cells associated with a rapid loss of vision. Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) occurs in patients with primary glaucoma, due to genetic abnormalities in pectinal ligaments and the trabeculae of the iridocorneal angle, producing inadequate drainage of aqueous humor. IOP is the result of the dynamic equilibrium between the production and drainage of aqueous humor. Intraocular surgery, anterior lens luxation, systemic diseases, immune-mediated, neoplastic and infectious diseases lead to the breakdown of the blood-aqueous barrier and increase the amount of protein and cells in aqueous humor, which can block this drainage pathway. Under these conditions, becomes indispensable the pharmacological control of IOP by reducing aqueous humor production. The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of topical 1% brinzolamide on intraocular pressure (IOP) in twelve healthy dogs.Materials, Methods & Results: The age range of affected dogs was 1-5 years, with a mean age of 2.5 years. Twelve dogs were included in this study. All animals were healthy based on clinical, ophthalmic and hematological examinations. Selected animals were kept in a room with 500 lux luminosity, 56.8% relative humidity, 20C temperature, exposed to [...](AU)

Description of clinical and surgical aspects of four cases of lip commissure to eyelid transposition for repair of eyelid coloboma in cats / Descrição clínico-cirúrgica de quatro casos de transposição da comissura labial para correção de coloboma palpebral em gatos

Background: Eyelid coloboma or eyelid agenesis is the most common congenital disease in cats. It can affect both the upper and the lower lids and is commonly bilateral. This congenital defect has been reported in several breeds, such as Persian and Domestic Short-Haired Cat. Generally, this defect results in inversion of the colobomatous eyelid, which can cause trichiasis and inflammatory keratitis and corneal ulceration. The only effective treatment is blepharoplasty. This paper describes the clinical and surgical aspects of four patients treated by lip commissure to eyelid transposition for the repair of eyelid coloboma using the technique described in 2010. Results of this procedure have never been reported in Brazil.Cases: Seven eyes of four cats presenting eyelid coloboma affecting up to two thirds of the eyelid were evaluated in this study. Two of the four cats were males and two were females; their average age was 3 years. All patients were admitted at the same institution, and the main issues were purulent discharge and impaired vision. Diagnosis was based on physical and ophthalmic examination. Non-ulcerative keratitis was present in all cases. Corneal ulcer was diagnosed in three patients by the fluorescein dye test. In two cats, a corneo-conjunctival dermoid was found at the temporal-dorsal region of one eye, and measured approximately 0.3 mm; and the other two [...](AU)

Effects of 1% topical brinzolamide on intraocular pressure in healthy dogs

Background: Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness in dogs, and is generally characterized by death of the retinal ganglion cells associated with a rapid loss of vision. Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) occurs in patients with primary glaucoma, due to genetic abnormalities in pectinal ligaments and the trabeculae of the iridocorneal angle, producing inadequate drainage of aqueous humor. IOP is the result of the dynamic equilibrium between the production and drainage of aqueous humor. Intraocular surgery, anterior lens luxation, systemic diseases, immune-mediated, neoplastic and infectious diseases lead to the breakdown of the blood-aqueous barrier and increase the amount of protein and cells in aqueous humor, which can block this drainage pathway. Under these conditions, becomes indispensable the pharmacological control of IOP by reducing aqueous humor production. The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of topical 1% brinzolamide on intraocular pressure (IOP) in twelve healthy dogs.Materials, Methods & Results: The age range of affected dogs was 1-5 years, with a mean age of 2.5 years. Twelve dogs were included in this study. All animals were healthy based on clinical, ophthalmic and hematological examinations. Selected animals were kept in a room with 500 lux luminosity, 56.8% relative humidity, 20C temperature, exposed to [...]

Firocoxib on aqueous humor prostaglandin E 2 levels for controlling experimentally-induced breakdown of blood-aqueous barrier in healthy and Toxoplasma gondii -seropositive cats / Efeitos do firocoxib sobre os níveis de prostaglandina E 2 no humor aquoso de gatos saudáveis e com sorologia positiva para toxoplasmose mediante quebra da barreira hematoaquosa experimentalmente induzida

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of firocoxib for controlling experimentally-induced breakdown of the blood-aqueous barrier in healthy and Toxoplasma gondii -seropositive cats. Thirty two cats with no ocular abnormalities were used. Groups (n=8/each) were formed with healthy cats that received 5mg g-1 of oral firocoxib (FH) or no treatment (CH) on day 0; seropositive cats for anti -T. gondii specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) were grouped (n=8/each) and treated in a similar fashion (FT and CT). On day 1, cats of all groups received the same treatment protocol, and 1h later, aqueocentesis was performed under general anesthesia (M0). Following 1h, the same procedure was repeated (M1). Quantitation of aqueous humor total protein and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) were determined. Aqueous samples of seropositive cats were tested for anti- T. gondii specific IgG. In M0, aqueous samples of CT showed a significantly higher concentration of PGE2 in comparison with other groups (P 0.05). In all groups, PGE2 concentration increased significantly from M0 to M1 (P=0.001). PGE2 values did not change significantly between groups in M1 (P=0.17). Anti- T. gondii specific IgG were reported only in samples of M1, and aqueous titers did not change significantly between FT and CT (P=0.11). Although we have observed that aqueous humor PGE2 levels were significantly higher in cats of CT group during M0, such increase was not able to break the blood-aqueous barrier and cause anterior uveitis. Firocoxib did not prevent intraocular inflammation after aqueocentesis, in healthy and toxoplasmosis-seropositive cats.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar a eficácia do firocoxib no controle da quebra da barreira hematoaquosa experimentalmente induzida em gatos saudáveis e com sorologia positiva para toxoplasmose. Para tanto, utilizaram-se trinta e dois gatos sem alterações oculares, alocados em grupos (n=8/cada) compostos por gatos saudáveis que receberam tratamento prévio com 5mg g-1 de firocoxib oral (HF) ou sem nenhum tratamento (CH) no dia 0, e por gatos com sorologia positiva para toxoplasmose tratados de maneira similar (FT e CT). No dia 1, os gatos de todos os grupos receberam o mesmo protocolo de tratamento do dia anterior e, 1h depois, foram submetidos à paracentese da câmara anterior sob anestesia geral (M0). Após 1h, realizou-se nova paracentese (M1). Mediante a colheita de humor aquoso (M0 e M1), quantificaram-se os valores de proteína total e prostaglandina E2 (PGE2) das amostras. As amostras dos gatos com sorologia positiva para toxoplasmose foram também testadas para anticorpos anti- T. gondii IgG específicos. Em M0, as amostras de humor aquoso de CT apresentaram concentração de PGE2 significativamente superior aos demais grupos (P 0,05). Em todos os grupos, a concentração de PGE2 aumentou significativamente de M0 para M1 (P=0,001), no entanto, não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos em M1 (P=0,17). Anticorpos anti -T. gondii IgG específicos foram encontrados somente em amostras de M1, e os títulos não diferiram significativamente entre FT e CT (P=0,11). Valores de PGE2 significativamente superiores no CT durante M0 não foram capazes de induzir a quebra da barreira hematoaquosa e causar uveíte anterior nos gatos deste estudo. O firocoxib, por sua vez, não foi capaz de prevenir a quebra da barreira hematoaquosa após realização de paracente na câmara anterior em gatos saudáveis e com sorologia positiva para toxoplasmose.(AU)

Osteossarcoma em gato jovem - relato de caso / Osteosarcoma in a young cat - case report / Osteosarcoma en un gato joven - reporte de un caso

Tumores ósseos primários são raros em felinos, afetam principalmente animais idosos e apresentam predileção pelo esqueleto apendicular. Este trabalho relata o caso de um felino macho de dezoito meses de idade, mestiço, em adequado estado nutricional, que foi atendido com histórico de massa de crescimento rápido no membro pélvico direito. Apresentava-se ativo, porém com claudicação e dor no local. O exame físico e radiográfico levantou a suspeita de osteossarcoma apendicular, o que foi posteriormente confirmado por meio de histopatologia. O paciente foi submetido à amputação por meio de desarticulação coxofemoral. Devido ao baixo índice metastático nessa espécie não foram realizados protocolos quimioterápicos, e nos retornos periódicos o exame radiográfico não apresentou evidência de metástase. A baixa incidência nessa espécie felina, assim como a idade do paciente, justificam a relevância do presente relato.

Primary bone tumors are rare in cats; they affect mainly older animals and have a predilection for the appendicular skeleton. This paper reports the case of an eighteen-month-old male mongrel cat. The patient was active and in adequate nutritional status, but had a rapidly growing mass in the right pelvic limb, which caused lameness and pain at the site. Physical and radiographic examination suggested appendicular osteosarcoma, which was subsequently confirmed by histopathology. The patient underwent amputation by hip disarticulation. Due to the low metastatic rate in this species, chemotherapy protocols were not performed. Periodic post-surgical radiographic examinations showed no evidence of metastasis. Both the low incidence of this disease in this feline species and the patient's young age justify the relevance of this report.

Los tumores óseos primarios son poco frecuentes en los gatos y afectan principalmente a animales de edad avanzada, localizándose en la mayor parte de los casos en huesos largos. Este trabajo relata el caso de un gato macho de dieciocho meses de edad, mestizo y en adecuado estado nutricional, que se presentó a consulta con histórico de masa de crecimiento rápido en el miembro posterior derecho. El paciente se encontraba activo, aunque presentaba presencia de claudicación y dolor local. El examen físico y las radiografías llevaron a un diagnóstico presuntivo de osteosarcoma, posteriormente confirmado a través de la histopatología. El paciente fue amputado mediante desarticulación coxo femoral. Dado que el índice de metástasis es bajo en los gatos, no se indicó la realización de quimioterapia; y en los controles clínicos y radiográficos no se detectó la presencia de metástasis. La justificativa del presente relato se fundamenta en la baja incidencia de osteosarcomas en estos felinos, particularmente en animales de baja edad.

Osteossarcoma em gato jovem - relato de caso / Osteosarcoma in a young cat - case report / Osteosarcoma en un gato joven - reporte de un caso

Tumores ósseos primários são raros em felinos, afetam principalmente animais idosos e apresentam predileção pelo esqueleto apendicular. Este trabalho relata o caso de um felino macho de dezoito meses de idade, mestiço, em adequado estado nutricional, que foi atendido com histórico de massa de crescimento rápido no membro pélvico direito. Apresentava-se ativo, porém com claudicação e dor no local. O exame físico e radiográfico levantou a suspeita de osteossarcoma apendicular, o que foi posteriormente confirmado por meio de histopatologia. O paciente foi submetido à amputação por meio de desarticulação coxofemoral. Devido ao baixo índice metastático nessa espécie não foram realizados protocolos quimioterápicos, e nos retornos periódicos o exame radiográfico não apresentou evidência de metástase. A baixa incidência nessa espécie felina, assim como a idade do paciente, justificam a relevância do presente relato.(AU)

Primary bone tumors are rare in cats; they affect mainly older animals and have a predilection for the appendicular skeleton. This paper reports the case of an eighteen-month-old male mongrel cat. The patient was active and in adequate nutritional status, but had a rapidly growing mass in the right pelvic limb, which caused lameness and pain at the site. Physical and radiographic examination suggested appendicular osteosarcoma, which was subsequently confirmed by histopathology. The patient underwent amputation by hip disarticulation. Due to the low metastatic rate in this species, chemotherapy protocols were not performed. Periodic post-surgical radiographic examinations showed no evidence of metastasis. Both the low incidence of this disease in this feline species and the patient's young age justify the relevance of this report.(AU)

Los tumores óseos primarios son poco frecuentes en los gatos y afectan principalmente a animales de edad avanzada, localizándose en la mayor parte de los casos en huesos largos. Este trabajo relata el caso de un gato macho de dieciocho meses de edad, mestizo y en adecuado estado nutricional, que se presentó a consulta con histórico de masa de crecimiento rápido en el miembro posterior derecho. El paciente se encontraba activo, aunque presentaba presencia de claudicación y dolor local. El examen físico y las radiografías llevaron a un diagnóstico presuntivo de osteosarcoma, posteriormente confirmado a través de la histopatología. El paciente fue amputado mediante desarticulación coxo femoral. Dado que el índice de metástasis es bajo en los gatos, no se indicó la realización de quimioterapia; y en los controles clínicos y radiográficos no se detectó la presencia de metástasis. La justificativa del presente relato se fundamenta en la baja incidencia de osteosarcomas en estos felinos, particularmente en animales de baja edad.(AU)