Retinopatia deficiente de taurina em uma gata / Taurine deficiency retinopathy in a cat

Background: Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats and its deficiency causes an ocular disorder called taurine deficiency retinopathy. The retinal lesion is definitive and can be classified into five progression stages. In an advanced stage, it leads to blindness that in most cases is irreversible. This disease is considered rare as taurine is currently supplemented in commercial cat food. The objective of this report is to describe the ophthalmic changes in a cat with advanced taurine deficiency retinopathy, a rare but current disease that is important for differential diagnosis of blindness in cats. Case: We report the case of an adult mixed-breed cat (weighing 3.4 kg), that was attended by the Ophthalmology Service of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UNESP - Botucatu), which was treated due to complaints of poor visual acuity for about 1 year. The animal, which was previously a stray animal, had been adopted for 2 years and provided premium cat food ad libitum. Ophthalmic examination showed bilateral mydriasis, with negative menace, direct pupillary, and consensual light reflexes. No change was observed in the ocular appendages, cornea, anterior chamber, lens, and vitreous humor. The eyes were normotensive and fluorescein test negative. Direct and indirect fundoscopy revealed an area of ellipsoidal hyperreflexia with darkened margins laterally to the optic nerve disk in the tapetal region and intense retinal vascular attenuation in both eyes, with a diagnosis of taurine deficiency retinopathy. Complete blood count and biochemical analysis parameters were within the normal range, including the leukocyte count. The guardian was instructed to continue feeding the cat balanced cat food and received information on the proper care and management of a blind animal. Discussion: Although taurine deficient retinopathy is currently underdiagnosed due to the supplementation of this amino acid in commercial cat food, animals that are not properly fed, such as those receiving dog food or homemade food, may be deficient in this amino acid. Taurine deficiency and in this case, the consequent taurine deficiency retinopathy, was diagnosed by visualizing the lesion characteristic of this amino acid deficit since no other retinal change presents this aspect in cats. Therefore, this lesion is considered pathognomonic of this deficiency. Hyperreflective retinal lesions with darkened margins indicate the slow chronic progression in the already stabilized lesions. The animal in this report presented pigmented lesion margins, indicating the chronicity of these retinal changes. Moreover, lesion signs are visible on fundoscopy only after a period of 2-11 months of nutritional amino acid deficiency, and complete retinal atrophy usually occurs after at least nine months of taurine deficiency. Thus, complete blindness associated with advanced retinal changes reinforced the suspicion that the animal had taurine deficiency for a prolonged period of time prior to its adoption. Its guardian was instructed to provide balanced commercial cat food, because although retinal lesions are irreversible, cardiac changes resulting from taurine deficiency are reversed with dietary supplementation. In addition, taurine deficiency affects other organs and systems, such as the central nervous, immune, and reproductive systems. In conclusion, although taurine deficiency retinopathy is currently rare, this condition should be considered one of the possible differential diagnoses for blindness in feline patients.

Estenose esofágica adquirida: relato de caso / Esophageal stenosis acquired: case report / Estenosis esofágica adquirida: informe de un caso

Refluxos gastroesofágicos podem ocorrer por diversos fatores como fármacos anestésicos, pré-disposição de raça, ausência de jejum, idade e sexo. A exposição da mucosa esofágica ao conteúdo gástrico é a principal causa de esofagites, que, por sua vez, podem evoluir para uma estenose do órgão, formando uma faixa circular intraluminal, causando estreitamento e comprometendo o lúmen esofágico. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo descrever um caso de estenose esofágica decorrente de ovariohisterectomia, dando ênfase às possíveis causas, formas de diagnóstico, tratamento e profilaxia da enfermidade. A cadela relatada foi atendida no setor de Clínica Médica de Animais de Companhia do Hospital Veterinário da UFVJM, Campus Unaí no dia 14 de novembro de 2019, aproximadamente um mês após receber o diagnóstico de estenose esofágica, obtido pelo histórico, sinais clínicos, achados radiográficos e, principalmente, por endoscopia esofágica. De acordo com dados da literatura, o animal apresentava diversos fatores que pré-dispõem ao refluxo gastroesofágico e, consequentemente, a estenose esofágica, como o histórico cirúrgico, idade e raça, dentre outros. Receitou-se tratamento clínico com antiácidos e inibidores da bomba de prótons para remissão clínica.

Gastroesophageal reflux may occur during anesthesia due to various factors such as anesthetic drugs, race disposition, absence of fasting, age and gender. Exposure of the esophageal mucosa to gastric contents is the main cause of esophagitis, which in turn may develop into esophageal stricture, forming an intraluminal circular band, causing narrowing and compromising the esophageal lumen. The objective of this work is to describe a case of esophageal stricture resulting from an ovariohysterectomy, emphasizing the possible causes, diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of the disease. The bitch of this report was attended of the group of Small Animals Medical Clinic II of UFVJM-Campus Unaí together with the teacher responsible for the discipline attended the reported animal on November 14, 2019, approximately one month of receiving diagnosis of esophageal etricture, obtained through history, signs radiographic findings and mainly by esophageal endoscopy. According to data from the literature, the animal had several factors that predispose to gastroesophageal reflux and consequently sophageal stricture, such as surgical history, age, race and others. Clinical treatment with antacids and proton pump inhibitors was prescribed for clinical remission.

Los reflujos gastroesofágicos pueden producirse durante la anestesia debido a varios factores como los fármacos anestésicos, la predisposición de la raza, la ausencia de ayuno, la edad y el sexo. La exposición de la mucosa esofágica al contenido gástrico es la principal causa de la esofagitis, que a su vez puede evolucionar hacia una estenosis esofágica, formando una banda circular intraluminal, provocando un estrechamiento y comprometiendo la luz esofágica.El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo describir un caso de estenosis esofágica resultante de una ovariohisterectomía, destacando las posibles causas, formas de diagnóstico, tratamiento y profilaxis de la enfermedad. La perra relatada fue atendida en el sector de Clínica Médica de Animales de Compañía del Hospital Veterinario de la UFVJM, Campus Unaí junto con el profesor responsable del sujeto el 14 de noviembre de 2019, aproximadamente un mes después de recibir el diagnóstico de estenosis esofágica, obtenido a través de la historia, los signos clínicos, los hallazgos radiográficos y principalmente por la endoscopia esofágica.De acuerdo con los datos de la literatura, el animal presentaba varios factores que predisponen al reflujo gastroesofágico y consecuentemente a la estenosis esofágica, como los antecedentes quirúrgicos, la edad, la raza entre otros. Se prescribió un tratamiento clínico con antiácidos e inhibidores de la bomba de protones para la remisión clínica.

Atypical transmissible venereal tumor in dogs

Background: The Transmissible Venereal Tumor (TVT), classified as a round cell tumor, is considered one of the oldestexisting tumors. It affects dogs all over the world and has a contagious characteristic. Despite the good response to clinicaltreatment in most cases, it can sometimes have non-classical presentations and even different behavior. Thus, the presentstudy aims to report 3 cases of atypical TVT treated at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of the State University ofMaringá (UEM) in Umuarama, Paraná, aiming to describe the epidemiology and clinical-pathological aspects, focusingon the diagnostic method used, the treatment of choice and the clinical follow-up of each case.Cases: Case records of 3 intact male mongrel dogs with atypical Transmissible Venereal Tumor (case 1: intranasal; case2: intra-abdominal and case 3: cutaneous with lymph node metastasis) were reviewed regarding history, clinical signs,duration of clinical signs, examination findings, results and findings of complementary exams (hematological, biochemical,radiographic, ultrasonographic and cytological), treatment, follow-up and final result. Case 1: had an ulcerated mass in thenasal plane causing significant airway obstruction and respiratory difficulty. Case 2: had a lesion in a typical location (penilemucosa in the glans area) but with a large intra-abdominal mass in the lumbar paravertebral region, causing compressionof important structures. Case 3: on the other hand, had cutaneous TVT with several ulcerated plaque lesions all over theskin, in addition to popliteal lymph node enlargement due to metastasis later confirmed by microscopy. All dogs reportedwere mixed breed, intact males with free access to the street. Despite...

Esporotricose felina na região periocular - eficácia do tratamento com itraconazol / Feline sporotrichosis in the periocular region - successful treatment with itraconazole

Background: Sporotrichosis is a zoonotic disease caused by a dimorphic fungi of the Sporothrix schenckii complex. It isan emerging zoonosis with worldwide distribution, thus of great importance to public health. The infection occurs fromtraumatic inoculation of the fungus in the human skin from contaminated plants and soils and through bites or scratchesof infected animals. The occurrence of sporotrichosis has been related to zoonotic transmission, especially by domesticfelines. This work aims to report the successful use of itraconazole as monotherapy in a case of localized feline sporotrichosis and highlight the effectiveness of cytology in its diagnosis.Case: A 1-year-and-4-month-old spayed female cat undefined breed, weighing 3.1 kg, was referred to the VeterinaryMedical Teaching Hospital of the Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), city of Umuarama, presenting a serosanguinous ulcerative lesion located in the left periocular region The clinical picture of the patient progressed over 3 months.Treatments with antibiotic therapy, corticosteroids, and surgical procedures were conducted, without clinical improvement. A new lesion in the distal portion of the thoracic limb emerged, proving that the disease remained in progression.Hematological exams were performed, among them hemogram, renal and hepatic biochemical analyses, SNAPS to identifythe feline immunodeficiency virus feline leukemia virus (FIV/FeLV), and cytology of the lesion through imprints. Thehematological results were all within the normal standards for the species. Cytology showed a large amount of oval andfusiform structures phagocyted by polymorphonuclear cells, free at the bottom of the slide, compatible with Sporothrixspp. The treatment administered was itraconazole (100 mg/cat), orally administered every 24 h, cefovecin sodium 8 mg/kg,subcutaneous, single dose, topical use of...

Agenesia renal unilateral em gatinha / Unilateral renal agenesis in kitten

Background: The kidneys are a pair of organs that maintain homeostasis, and perform hormonal and excretory functions; the functional unit of the kidney is the nephron. Approximately 2% of cats are born with some structural or functional anomaly, which occurs during fetal development. Unilateral renal agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly in felines, where the cat has only one kidney. This can lead to a series of dysfunctions, with clinical signs, especially when the contralateral organ does not adequately compensate, since there is more than one concomitant congenital disease like kidney dysplasia, which is the abnormal formation of the kidney structures. This study aimed to report the case of a kitten diagnosed with unilateral renal agenesis; the clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment. Case: A 2-month-old mixed breed female kitten, weighing 0.5 kg, was attended in a veterinary clinic with emesis, hyporexia, hypodipsia, normuria, and diarrhea. Upon physical examination, dehydration, hyperthermia, and renomegaly by abdominal palpation were observed. Complementary examinations such as serum urea and creatinine estimation, abdominal ultrasound, and excretory urography, were requested, and the results include hemoglobin (9 g/dL), mean corpuscular volume (26%), normocytic normochromic anemia, urea (312 mg/dL), and creatinine (3.5 mg/dL). The abdominal ultrasound showed renomegaly on the left kidney and the absence of the right kidney. The above results and excretory urography help to confirm the diagnosis of unilateral renal agenesis and suggested renal dysplasia. The patient was hospitalized to stabilize her condition. The treatment is symptomatic and supportive and aims to increase the patient’s quality of life. Treatment with metoclopramide, erythropoietin, fluid therapy with ringer’s lactate solution, and renal therapeutic feed was prescribed. After 4 days of hospitalization and treatment, the serum creatinine was within normal...

Esporotricose felina na região periocular - eficácia do tratamento com itraconazol / Feline sporotrichosis in the periocular region - successful treatment with itraconazole

Background: Sporotrichosis is a zoonotic disease caused by a dimorphic fungi of the Sporothrix schenckii complex. It isan emerging zoonosis with worldwide distribution, thus of great importance to public health. The infection occurs fromtraumatic inoculation of the fungus in the human skin from contaminated plants and soils and through bites or scratchesof infected animals. The occurrence of sporotrichosis has been related to zoonotic transmission, especially by domesticfelines. This work aims to report the successful use of itraconazole as monotherapy in a case of localized feline sporotrichosis and highlight the effectiveness of cytology in its diagnosis.Case: A 1-year-and-4-month-old spayed female cat undefined breed, weighing 3.1 kg, was referred to the VeterinaryMedical Teaching Hospital of the Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), city of Umuarama, presenting a serosanguinous ulcerative lesion located in the left periocular region The clinical picture of the patient progressed over 3 months.Treatments with antibiotic therapy, corticosteroids, and surgical procedures were conducted, without clinical improvement. A new lesion in the distal portion of the thoracic limb emerged, proving that the disease remained in progression.Hematological exams were performed, among them hemogram, renal and hepatic biochemical analyses, SNAPS to identifythe feline immunodeficiency virus feline leukemia virus (FIV/FeLV), and cytology of the lesion through imprints. Thehematological results were all within the normal standards for the species. Cytology showed a large amount of oval andfusiform structures phagocyted by polymorphonuclear cells, free at the bottom of the slide, compatible with Sporothrixspp. The treatment administered was itraconazole (100 mg/cat), orally administered every 24 h, cefovecin sodium 8 mg/kg,subcutaneous, single dose, topical use of...(AU)

Bilateral anophthalmia in feline

Background: Anophthalmia is a rare, congenital condition, defined as the complete absence of the eye bulb due to inadequate growth of the vesicle or optic dome. The malformation can be primary (in the absence of complete), secondary (inthe presence of only residual tissue), or degenerative (in which the eye begins to form, but for some reason, it begins todegenerate). This condition is rare in dogs, cats, cattle, and sheep. Microscopic evaluation of orbital tissue for identificationis always recommended. The aim of this study was to report a case of bilateral anophthalmia in a domestic cat.Case: A feline male, healthy, Maine Coon breed with 60 days of life was attended at the one veterinary private clinic.The cat, negative for FIV and FeLV, was born in a commercial cattery, belonging to his mother’s third litter, healthy litterwith the exception of this feline. He arrived with a complaint of not opening his eyelids, like the rest of the litter. In theclinical examination, it was found the normality of vital signs, absence of other visible anatomical abnormalities, only theocular region was observed with closed eyelids. The initial suspicions were anophthalmia and microphthalmia. The patientwas referred for an ocular ultrasound, which showed the complete absence of the right and left eye bulbs. The right andleft orbital cavities had only a volume of soft, amorphous, and predominantly homogeneous tissue. After the ultrasoundreport, the patient underwent a surgical procedure to remove a fragment of tissue from the eye socket, which was sent forhistopathological examination to confirm anophthalmia and discard the differential diagnosis of microphthalmia. Microscopy revealed immature, epithelial, and glandular tissue in the middle of discrete and moderate connective tissue, looselyarranged. In some fragments, cartilaginous tissue was also revealed. Thus, the histological findings are...

Bilateral anophthalmia in feline

Background: Anophthalmia is a rare, congenital condition, defined as the complete absence of the eye bulb due to inadequate growth of the vesicle or optic dome. The malformation can be primary (in the absence of complete), secondary (inthe presence of only residual tissue), or degenerative (in which the eye begins to form, but for some reason, it begins todegenerate). This condition is rare in dogs, cats, cattle, and sheep. Microscopic evaluation of orbital tissue for identificationis always recommended. The aim of this study was to report a case of bilateral anophthalmia in a domestic cat.Case: A feline male, healthy, Maine Coon breed with 60 days of life was attended at the one veterinary private clinic.The cat, negative for FIV and FeLV, was born in a commercial cattery, belonging to his mothers third litter, healthy litterwith the exception of this feline. He arrived with a complaint of not opening his eyelids, like the rest of the litter. In theclinical examination, it was found the normality of vital signs, absence of other visible anatomical abnormalities, only theocular region was observed with closed eyelids. The initial suspicions were anophthalmia and microphthalmia. The patientwas referred for an ocular ultrasound, which showed the complete absence of the right and left eye bulbs. The right andleft orbital cavities had only a volume of soft, amorphous, and predominantly homogeneous tissue. After the ultrasoundreport, the patient underwent a surgical procedure to remove a fragment of tissue from the eye socket, which was sent forhistopathological examination to confirm anophthalmia and discard the differential diagnosis of microphthalmia. Microscopy revealed immature, epithelial, and glandular tissue in the middle of discrete and moderate connective tissue, looselyarranged. In some fragments, cartilaginous tissue was also revealed. Thus, the histological findings are...(AU)

Alterações hematológicas e bioquímicas de cães e gatos com sobrepeso e obesos / Hematological and biochemical alteration of dogs and cats with overweight and obeses / Alteraciones hematológicas y bioquímicas de perros y gatos com sobrepeso y obesos

A obesidade é uma doença nutricional frequente em cães e gatos, leva a diversas alterações nas funções corporais e limita a longevidade dos animais. Vários fatores contribuem para o desenvolvimento da obesidade nos animais, como genética, idade, raça, falta de atividade física, composição calórica dos alimentos, tipo e a forma de alimentação, distúrbios hormonais, medicamentos e fatores relacionados com os proprietários. O presente estudo teve como objetivo obter informações através da avaliação dos aspectos hematológicos e bioquímicos envolvidos no desenvolvimento da obesidade animal, assim como obter informações por meio de um questionário aplicado aos tutores sobre o conhecimento da obesidade seus animais. Foram selecionados 20 animais, dos quais 50% apresentavam sobrepeso e os outros 50% eram obesos, seguindo o escore de condição corporal (ECC), descritos por (1). No hemograma os valores permaneceram dentro do valor de referência da espécie, já na análise bioquímica foi evidenciadas alterações na concentração de colesterol, glicose, triglicérides e creatinina ao serem comparadas com os valores de referências das espécies, essas alterações são importantes pois podem interferir no bem estar e na longevidade desses animas. Mais alarmente ainda foi a dificuldade dos tutores em reconhecerem o sobrepeso e a obesidade em seus animais de companhia, e quando identificada a baixa porcentagem de procura de orientações médicas veterinárias para controle ou tratamento.

Obesity is a frequent nutritional disease in dogs and cats, leads to several changes in body functions and limits the longevity of animals. Several factors contribute to the development of obesity in animals, such as genetics, age, race, lack of physical activity, caloric composition of food, type and form of feeding, hormonal disorders, medications and factors related to owners. The present study aimed to obtain information through the evaluation of hematological and biochemical aspects involved in the development of animal obesity, as well as obtain information through a questionnaire applied to tutors about the knowledge of obesity in their animals. Twenty animals were selected, of which 50% were overweight and the other 50% were obese following the body condition score (ECC) described by (1). In the blood count, the values remained within the reference value of the species, whereas in the biochemical analysis changes in the concentration of cholesterol, glucose, triglycerides and creatinine were shown when compared with the reference values of the species, these alterations are important because they can interfere with the well-being and longevity of these animals. Even more alarmingly was the tutors' difficulty in recognizing overweight and obesity in their pets, and when was identified the low percentage of seeking veterinary medical guidance for control or treatment.

La obesidad es una enfermedad nutricional frecuente en perros y gatos, provoca varios cambios en las funciones corporales y limita la longevidad de los animales. Varios factores contribuyen al desarrollo de la obesidad en animales, como la genética, la edad, la raza, la falta de actividad física, la composición calórica de los alimentos, el tipo y la forma de alimentación, los trastornos hormonales, los medicamentos y los factores relacionados con los propietarios. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo obtener información a través de la evaluación de los aspectos hematológicos y bioquímicos involucrados en el desarrollo de la obesidad animal, así como obtener información a través de un cuestionario aplicado a los tutores sobre el conocimiento de la obesidad en sus animales. Se seleccionaron veinte animales, de los cuales el 50% tenían sobrepeso y el otro 50% eran obesos, siguiendo el puntaje de condición corporal (ECC), descrito por (1). En el recuento sanguíneo, los valores se mantuvieron dentro del valor de referencia de la especie, mientras que en el análisis bioquímico, se observaron cambios en la concentración de colesterol, glucosa, triglicéridos y creatinina en comparación con los valores de referencia de la especie, estos cambios son importantes porque pueden interferir en el bienestar y en la longevidad de estos animales. Aún más alarmante fue la dificultad de los tutores para reconocer el sobrepeso y la obesidad en sus mascotas, y cuando se identificó el bajo porcentaje de buscar orientación médica veterinaria para el control o el tratamiento.

Hemophagocytic histiocytic sarcoma in dog

Background: Histiocytic sarcoma can present in a localized or disseminated form, being a malignant neoplasm derived from interstitial dendritic cells. Another form of the disease is called hemophagocytic histiocystic sarcoma (HHS), which originates from macrophages located in the splenic red pulp and bone marrow. HHS is a rare neoplasm with unknown etiology and rapid development. It mainly affects middle-aged to elderly animals. It primarily affects the spleen and bone marrow, with occurence of metastases in other organs. Some canine breeds are considered more predisposed to this neoplasia, among them the Rottweiler. The aim of this study was to report a case of HHS in a Rottweiler dog. Case: An 8-year-old Rottweiler suffering from hyporexia and progressive weight loss for a month was attended at the Veterinary Hospital of State University of Maringá. On physical examination, he only presented mild discomfort on abdominal palpation. Blood count was performed, which revealed mild thrombocytopenia (145,000/µL, reference value for the species 150,000-500,000/µL). The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) exam was requested for babesiosis and ehrlichiosis, due to a history of ectoparasites. The animal was released with the prescription of Doxycycline at a dose of 10 mg/kg orally for 28 days. After 5 days, the condition worsened and the animal returned with emesis, apathy and hyporexia, being hospitalized. Abdominal ultrasound, blood count, urinalysis, serum urea and creatinine tests were requested. Among the hematological changes, thrombocytopenia (116,000/µL) and the appearing of regenerative anemia and atypical round cells with ample and slightly basophilic cytoplasm in the smear, similar to histiocytes, stood out. On ultrasound examination, splenomegaly was observed with hypoechogenic areas. Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the spleen was performed, which...

Alterações hematológicas e bioquímicas de cães e gatos com sobrepeso e obesos / Hematological and biochemical alteration of dogs and cats with overweight and obeses / Alteraciones hematológicas y bioquímicas de perros y gatos com sobrepeso y obesos

A obesidade é uma doença nutricional frequente em cães e gatos, leva a diversas alterações nas funções corporais e limita a longevidade dos animais. Vários fatores contribuem para o desenvolvimento da obesidade nos animais, como genética, idade, raça, falta de atividade física, composição calórica dos alimentos, tipo e a forma de alimentação, distúrbios hormonais, medicamentos e fatores relacionados com os proprietários. O presente estudo teve como objetivo obter informações através da avaliação dos aspectos hematológicos e bioquímicos envolvidos no desenvolvimento da obesidade animal, assim como obter informações por meio de um questionário aplicado aos tutores sobre o conhecimento da obesidade seus animais. Foram selecionados 20 animais, dos quais 50% apresentavam sobrepeso e os outros 50% eram obesos, seguindo o escore de condição corporal (ECC), descritos por (1). No hemograma os valores permaneceram dentro do valor de referência da espécie, já na análise bioquímica foi evidenciadas alterações na concentração de colesterol, glicose, triglicérides e creatinina ao serem comparadas com os valores de referências das espécies, essas alterações são importantes pois podem interferir no bem estar e na longevidade desses animas. Mais alarmente ainda foi a dificuldade dos tutores em reconhecerem o sobrepeso e a obesidade em seus animais de companhia, e quando identificada a baixa porcentagem de procura de orientações médicas veterinárias para controle ou tratamento.(AU)

Obesity is a frequent nutritional disease in dogs and cats, leads to several changes in body functions and limits the longevity of animals. Several factors contribute to the development of obesity in animals, such as genetics, age, race, lack of physical activity, caloric composition of food, type and form of feeding, hormonal disorders, medications and factors related to owners. The present study aimed to obtain information through the evaluation of hematological and biochemical aspects involved in the development of animal obesity, as well as obtain information through a questionnaire applied to tutors about the knowledge of obesity in their animals. Twenty animals were selected, of which 50% were overweight and the other 50% were obese following the body condition score (ECC) described by (1). In the blood count, the values remained within the reference value of the species, whereas in the biochemical analysis changes in the concentration of cholesterol, glucose, triglycerides and creatinine were shown when compared with the reference values of the species, these alterations are important because they can interfere with the well-being and longevity of these animals. Even more alarmingly was the tutors' difficulty in recognizing overweight and obesity in their pets, and when was identified the low percentage of seeking veterinary medical guidance for control or treatment.(AU)

La obesidad es una enfermedad nutricional frecuente en perros y gatos, provoca varios cambios en las funciones corporales y limita la longevidad de los animales. Varios factores contribuyen al desarrollo de la obesidad en animales, como la genética, la edad, la raza, la falta de actividad física, la composición calórica de los alimentos, el tipo y la forma de alimentación, los trastornos hormonales, los medicamentos y los factores relacionados con los propietarios. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo obtener información a través de la evaluación de los aspectos hematológicos y bioquímicos involucrados en el desarrollo de la obesidad animal, así como obtener información a través de un cuestionario aplicado a los tutores sobre el conocimiento de la obesidad en sus animales. Se seleccionaron veinte animales, de los cuales el 50% tenían sobrepeso y el otro 50% eran obesos, siguiendo el puntaje de condición corporal (ECC), descrito por (1). En el recuento sanguíneo, los valores se mantuvieron dentro del valor de referencia de la especie, mientras que en el análisis bioquímico, se observaron cambios en la concentración de colesterol, glucosa, triglicéridos y creatinina en comparación con los valores de referencia de la especie, estos cambios son importantes porque pueden interferir en el bienestar y en la longevidad de estos animales. Aún más alarmante fue la dificultad de los tutores para reconocer el sobrepeso y la obesidad en sus mascotas, y cuando se identificó el bajo porcentaje de buscar orientación médica veterinaria para el control o el tratamiento.(AU)

Hemophagocytic histiocytic sarcoma in dog

Background: Histiocytic sarcoma can present in a localized or disseminated form, being a malignant neoplasm derived from interstitial dendritic cells. Another form of the disease is called hemophagocytic histiocystic sarcoma (HHS), which originates from macrophages located in the splenic red pulp and bone marrow. HHS is a rare neoplasm with unknown etiology and rapid development. It mainly affects middle-aged to elderly animals. It primarily affects the spleen and bone marrow, with occurence of metastases in other organs. Some canine breeds are considered more predisposed to this neoplasia, among them the Rottweiler. The aim of this study was to report a case of HHS in a Rottweiler dog. Case: An 8-year-old Rottweiler suffering from hyporexia and progressive weight loss for a month was attended at the Veterinary Hospital of State University of Maringá. On physical examination, he only presented mild discomfort on abdominal palpation. Blood count was performed, which revealed mild thrombocytopenia (145,000/µL, reference value for the species 150,000-500,000/µL). The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) exam was requested for babesiosis and ehrlichiosis, due to a history of ectoparasites. The animal was released with the prescription of Doxycycline at a dose of 10 mg/kg orally for 28 days. After 5 days, the condition worsened and the animal returned with emesis, apathy and hyporexia, being hospitalized. Abdominal ultrasound, blood count, urinalysis, serum urea and creatinine tests were requested. Among the hematological changes, thrombocytopenia (116,000/µL) and the appearing of regenerative anemia and atypical round cells with ample and slightly basophilic cytoplasm in the smear, similar to histiocytes, stood out. On ultrasound examination, splenomegaly was observed with hypoechogenic areas. Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the spleen was performed, which...(AU)

Aspectos ultrassonográficos, biometria e dopplerfluxometria ocular do bugio ruivo (Alouatta fusca) / Ultrasonography aspects, biometry and Doppler of howler monkey (Alouatta fusca) ocular bulb

Este estudo teve como objetivo geral descrever os aspectos ultrassonográficos normais das estruturas do bulbo ocular de primatas da espécie Alouatta fusca, determinando ainda os valores da biometria ocular, e os parâmetros da dopplerfluxometria ocular das artérias oftálmica interna e central da retina. Vinte exames ultrassonográficos oculares foram realizados em dez primatas da espécie Alouatta fusca clinicamente saudáveis, sem sinais de doença ocular ao exame oftalmológico. Procedeu-se a descrição ultrassonográfica das estruturas oculares e posteriormente a biometria foi obtida em quatro distâncias distintas: (D1) correspondentes à câmara anterior, (D2) espessura da lente, (D3) profundidade da câmara vítrea e (D4) comprimento axial do bulbo ocular. Na dopplerfluxometria foram avaliadas as artérias oftálmica interna e central da retina quanto ao índice de resistividade (IR), de pulsatilidade (IP), e as velocidades do pico sistólico (VPS) ediastólica final (VDF). Os valores de biometria foram submetidos a teste de comparação quanto ao gênero dos animais e cortes ultrassonográficos, utilizando o teste t de Student. O mesmo teste foi realizado para comparação dos resultados de dopplerfluxometria entre fêmeas e machos. A descrição ultrassonográfica das estruturas oculares e vascularização do bugio ruivo mostraram-se semelhantes a espécies como o cão, o gato e o homem. Os valores biométricos médios encontrados foram de 2,1±0,38 mm para D1, 3,7±0,30mm para D2, 10,4±0,78mm para D3 e 19,3±1,64mm para D4. Os valores de dopplerfluxometria da artéria oftálmica e da artéria central da retina foram respectivamente: VPS de 25,6cm/s e 14,6cm/s; VDF de 15,8cm/s e 10,7cm/s; IR de 0,7 e 0,5; IP de 1,4 e 0,8.(AU)

This study aimed to describe the sonographic features of normal ocular structures, the ocular biometry and Doppler parameters of the internal ophthalmic artery and central retinal artery of the Alouatta fusca. Twenty ocular ultrasonographic examinations were perform in ten primate species of the Alouatta fusca. Proceeded to the sonographic description of the ocular structures and later biometrics was obtained in four distances: (D1) corresponding to the anterior chamber (D2) lens thickness (D3) vitreous chamber and (D4) axial length of the eyeball. Doppler ultrasound evaluated internal ophthalmic artery and central retinal artery as for the resistivity Index (RI), pulsatility index (PI), peak systolic velocity (PSV) and end diastolic velocity (EDV). The values of biometrics and flowmetry underwent comparison test between genders and sonographic views, by Student t test. The anatomical sonographic description of the ocular structures and vasculature of the red howler were similar to species such as dog, cat and man. The biometric average values found were 2.1±0.38mm for D1, 3.7±0.30mm for D2, 10.4±0.78mm for D3 and 19.3±1.64mm for D4. The Doppler values of the ophthalmic artery and central retinal artery found were: PSV of 25.6cm/s and 14.6cm/s; VDF 15.8cm/s and 10.7cm/s; IR 0.7 and 0.5; IP 1.4 and 0.8.(AU)

Aspectos ultrassonográficos, biometria e dopplerfluxometria ocular do bugio ruivo (Alouatta fusca) / Ultrasonography aspects, biometry and Doppler of howler monkey (Alouatta fusca) ocular bulb

Este estudo teve como objetivo geral descrever os aspectos ultrassonográficos normais das estruturas do bulbo ocular de primatas da espécie Alouatta fusca, determinando ainda os valores da biometria ocular, e os parâmetros da dopplerfluxometria ocular das artérias oftálmica interna e central da retina. Vinte exames ultrassonográficos oculares foram realizados em dez primatas da espécie Alouatta fusca clinicamente saudáveis, sem sinais de doença ocular ao exame oftalmológico. Procedeu-se a descrição ultrassonográfica das estruturas oculares e posteriormente a biometria foi obtida em quatro distâncias distintas: (D1) correspondentes à câmara anterior, (D2) espessura da lente, (D3) profundidade da câmara vítrea e (D4) comprimento axial do bulbo ocular. Na dopplerfluxometria foram avaliadas as artérias oftálmica interna e central da retina quanto ao índice de resistividade (IR), de pulsatilidade (IP), e as velocidades do pico sistólico (VPS) ediastólica final (VDF). Os valores de biometria foram submetidos a teste de comparação quanto ao gênero dos animais e cortes ultrassonográficos, utilizando o teste t de Student. O mesmo teste foi realizado para comparação dos resultados de dopplerfluxometria entre fêmeas e machos. A descrição ultrassonográfica das estruturas oculares e vascularização do bugio ruivo mostraram-se semelhantes a espécies como o cão, o gato e o homem. Os valores biométricos médios encontrados foram de 2,1±0,38 mm para D1, 3,7±0,30mm para D2, 10,4±0,78mm para D3 e 19,3±1,64mm para D4. Os valores de dopplerfluxometria da artéria oftálmica e da artéria central da retina foram respectivamente: VPS de 25,6cm/s e 14,6cm/s; VDF de 15,8cm/s e 10,7cm/s; IR de 0,7 e 0,5; IP de 1,4 e 0,8.(AU)

This study aimed to describe the sonographic features of normal ocular structures, the ocular biometry and Doppler parameters of the internal ophthalmic artery and central retinal artery of the Alouatta fusca. Twenty ocular ultrasonographic examinations were perform in ten primate species of the Alouatta fusca. Proceeded to the sonographic description of the ocular structures and later biometrics was obtained in four distances: (D1) corresponding to the anterior chamber (D2) lens thickness (D3) vitreous chamber and (D4) axial length of the eyeball. Doppler ultrasound evaluated internal ophthalmic artery and central retinal artery as for the resistivity Index (RI), pulsatility index (PI), peak systolic velocity (PSV) and end diastolic velocity (EDV). The values of biometrics and flowmetry underwent comparison test between genders and sonographic views, by Student t test. The anatomical sonographic description of the ocular structures and vasculature of the red howler were similar to species such as dog, cat and man. The biometric average values found were 2.1±0.38mm for D1, 3.7±0.30mm for D2, 10.4±0.78mm for D3 and 19.3±1.64mm for D4. The Doppler values of the ophthalmic artery and central retinal artery found were: PSV of 25.6cm/s and 14.6cm/s; VDF 15.8cm/s and 10.7cm/s; IR 0.7 and 0.5; IP 1.4 and 0.8.(AU)

Aspectos ultrassonográficos, biometria e dopplerfluxometria ocular do bugio ruivo (Alouatta fusca)

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to describe the sonographic features of normal ocular structures, the ocular biometry and Doppler parameters of the internal ophthalmic artery and central retinal artery of the Alouatta fusca. Twenty ocular ultrasonographic examinations were perform in ten primate species of the Alouatta fusca. Proceeded to the sonographic description of the ocular structures and later biometrics was obtained in four distances: (D1) corresponding to the anterior chamber (D2) lens thickness (D3) vitreous chamber and (D4) axial length of the eyeball. Doppler ultrasound evaluated internal ophthalmic artery and central retinal artery as for the resistivity Index (RI), pulsatility index (PI), peak systolic velocity (PSV) and end diastolic velocity (EDV). The values of biometrics and flowmetry underwent comparison test between genders and sonographic views, by Student t test. The anatomical sonographic description of the ocular structures and vasculature of the red howler were similar to species such as dog, cat and man. The biometric average values found were 2.1±0.38mm for D1, 3.7±0.30mm for D2, 10.4±0.78mm for D3 and 19.3±1.64mm for D4. The Doppler values of the ophthalmic artery and central retinal artery found were: PSV of 25.6cm/s and 14.6cm/s; VDF 15.8cm/s and 10.7cm/s; IR 0.7 and 0.5; IP 1.4 and 0.8.

RESUMO: Este estudo teve como objetivo geral descrever os aspectos ultrassonográficos normais das estruturas do bulbo ocular de primatas da espécie Alouatta fusca, determinando ainda os valores da biometria ocular, e os parâmetros da dopplerfluxometria ocular das artérias oftálmica interna e central da retina. Vinte exames ultrassonográficos oculares foram realizados em dez primatas da espécie Alouatta fusca clinicamente saudáveis, sem sinais de doença ocular ao exame oftalmológico. Procedeu-se a descrição ultrassonográfica das estruturas oculares e posteriormente a biometria foi obtida em quatro distâncias distintas: (D1) correspondentes à câmara anterior, (D2) espessura da lente, (D3) profundidade da câmara vítrea e (D4) comprimento axial do bulbo ocular. Na dopplerfluxometria foram avaliadas as artérias oftálmica interna e central da retina quanto ao índice de resistividade (IR), de pulsatilidade (IP), e as velocidades do pico sistólico (VPS) ediastólica final (VDF). Os valores de biometria foram submetidos a teste de comparação quanto ao gênero dos animais e cortes ultrassonográficos, utilizando o teste t de Student. O mesmo teste foi realizado para comparação dos resultados de dopplerfluxometria entre fêmeas e machos. A descrição ultrassonográfica das estruturas oculares e vascularização do bugio ruivo mostraram-se semelhantes a espécies como o cão, o gato e o homem. Os valores biométricos médios encontrados foram de 2,1±0,38 mm para D1, 3,7±0,30mm para D2, 10,4±0,78mm para D3 e 19,3±1,64mm para D4. Os valores de dopplerfluxometria da artéria oftálmica e da artéria central da retina foram respectivamente: VPS de 25,6cm/s e 14,6cm/s; VDF de 15,8cm/s e 10,7cm/s; IR de 0,7 e 0,5; IP de 1,4 e 0,8.

Endoftalmite bacteriana severa bilateral em cão após facectomia intracapsular - relato de caso / Bilateral bacterial endophthalmitis in dog after intracapsular surgery - case report / Endoftalmitis bacteriana grave bilateral en perro tras faquectomía intracapsular - relato do caso

A Endoftalmite é um processo inflamatório grave que acomete o interior do bulbo ocular, podendo levar à cegueira e até mesmo à enucleação. Vários micro-organismos estão envolvidos na sua etiopatogenia, tais como bactérias, vírus, protozoários e outros. Estes podem ser inoculados no olho após cirurgias oftálmicas, traumas não cirúrgicos ou mesmo por via hematógena decorrente de uma infecção sistêmica. O objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar um caso de endoftalmite bacteriana bilateral em um cão, apresentando hipópio severo, secreção purulenta e úlcera em melting. O diagnóstico microbiológico foi realizado por meio da cultura e antibiograma após enucleação bilateral.

Endophthalmitis is a severe inflammatory process that affects the eve, which can lead to blindness and even enucleation. Several microorganisms are involved in their pathogenesis, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa and others. It can be inoculated in the eye postoperative following intraocular surgery, nonsurgical trauma or by hematogenous dissemination due to a systemic infection. The aim of this study was to report a case of bilateral bacterial endophthalmitis in a dog, with hypopyon, severe purulent secretion and melting ulcer. The microbiological diagnosis was made by culture and antibiogram after bilateral enucleation.

Endoftalmitis es un proceso inflamatorio grave que afecta el interior del globo ocular, lo que puede conducir a la ceguera y incluso la enucleación. Varios microorganismos están implicados en su patogénesis, tales como bacterias, virus, protozoos y similares. Estos pueden ser inoculados en el ojo después de la cirugía intraocular, del trauma quirúrgico o por vía hematógena debido a una infección sistémica. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un caso de endoftalmitis bacteriana bilateral en un perro, con hipopión severo, secreción purulenta y úlcera en melting. El diagnóstico microbiológico fue hecho por cultivo y antibiograma después de la enucleación bilateral.

Estudo retrospectivo de 71 casos de protrusão da glândula da terceira pálpebra (2009-2013) / Retrospective study of 71 cases of prolapsed third eyelid gland (2009-2013) / Análisis retrospectivo de 71 casos de prolapsos de glándula del tercer párpado (2009-2013)

Objetivou-se com esse estudo avaliar a incidência de protrusão da glândula da terceira pálpebra e correlacionar as características de raça e sexo com a lateralidade da alteração. Para isso, foram analisadas 3.151 fichas clínicas atendidas setor de oftalmologia veterinária da Universidade Estadual de São Paulo (UNESP) no período de 2009 a 2013, avaliando-se dados de incidência e lateralidade da afecção, além de idade, sexo e raça dos animais acometidos. Realizou-se a análise estatística de frequência e calculou-se o coeficiente de correlação de Spearman, considerando o nível de significância de 5%. Foram diagnosticados, no total, 71 casos de protrusão da glândula da terceira pálpebra em cães, correspondendo a 2,43% (71/2.916) da casuística de atendimento oftalmológico nesta espécie, porém não foi observado nenhum caso em gatos. Obteve-se uma maior frequência (58%, 41/71) em cães com idade inferior a 12 meses, sendo as raças mais acometidas: Lhasa Apso (24%, 17/71), Sem Raça Definida (20%, 14/71) e Beagle (14%, 10/71). Em 72% (44/71) dos casos a afecção se manifestou unilateral e 55% (39/71) dos animais eram fêmeas. Não houve correlação entre o sexo e a raça com a lateralidade da protrusão (p > 0,05). Com base no levantamento de dados realizados nesta instituição, conclui-se que a incidência da afecção é baixa em cães e rara em gatos, além de que não há influência do sexo e da raça com relação ao lado acometido pela alteração.(AU)

This paper aims to analyze the incidence of prolapsed third eyelid gland and correlate the breed and gender characteristics to the laterality of the alteration. In order to do this, three thousand one hundred and fifty-one (3151) medical records were analyzed at the Department of veterinary ophthalmology from the State University of São Paulo (UNESP) from 2009 to 2013, considering data such as the incidence and laterality of the disease, as well as age, gender and breed of affected animals. A frequency statistical analysis was performed and the Spearman correlation coefficient was calculated by taking the significance level of 5%. The prolapse of the third eyelid gland was diagnosed in 71 cases in dogs, which corresponds to 2.43% (71/2916) of the cases cared for in the ophthalmological assistance in this specie; however, no cases were observed in cats. Dogs younger than 12 months of age presented a higher frequency, (58%, 41/71). The breeds most affected were Lhasa Apso (24%, 17/71); Mongrel (20%, 14/71); and Beagle (14%, 10/71). The prolapse was unilateral in 72% (44/71) of the cases, and 55% (39/71) of the animals were female. There was no significant relation of gender and breed with the laterality of the prolapsed gland (p > 0.05). Therefore, it can be concluded that the incidence of the alteration is low in dogs and rare in cats, as well as no influence being related to gender and breed to the side affected by the alteration.(AU)

El objetivo de esta investigación ha sido evaluar la incidencia del prolapso de la glándula del tercer parpado y correlacionar las características de raza y sexo con la lateralidad de la alteración. Para tanto fueron analizadas 3151 fichas clínicas atendidas en el sector de oftalmología veterinaria de la Universidade Estadual de São Paulo (UNESP) entre 2009 y 2013, considerando datos de incidencia y lateralidad de la afección, además de edad, sexo y raza de los animales enfermos. Se realizó el análisis estadístico de frecuencia y fue calculado el coeficiente de correlación de Spearman, considerando el nível de significancia de 5%. Se ha diagnosticado 71 casos de prolapso de la glándula del tercer parpado en caninos, correspondiendo a 2,43% (71/2916) de la casuística del atendimiento oftalmológico en esta especie, sin embargo no se ha observado ningún caso en gatos. Hubo una frecuencia más grande (58%, 41/71) en perros con edad inferior a 12 meses, teniendo en cuenta que las razas que más presentaron este problema fueron Lhasa Apso (24%, 17/71), Sin raza definida (20%, 14/71) y Beagle (14%, 10/71). En 72% (44/71) de los casos, la afección se manifestó unilateral y 55% (39/71) de los animales eran hembras. No hubo correlación significativa entre el sexo y la raza con la lateralidad del prolapso (p > 0,05). Con base en el alzamiento de datos realizados en esta institución, se ha concluido que la incidencia de la afección es baja en perros y rara en gatos, además de no haber influencia del sexo y de la raza con relación al lado tomado por la alteración.(AU)

Ultrassonografia Doppler na avaliação renal de cadelas diagnosticadas com piometra antes e após tratamento com ovariosalpingohisterectomia / Doppler ultrasonography in the renal evaluation of bitches diagnosed with pyometra before and after treatment with ovariohysterectomy

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a hemodinâmica renal de cadelas com piometra por meio de exames laboratoriais, ultrassonografia Modo B e Doppler, antes e após o tratamento cirúrgico com ovariosanpigohisterectomia (OSH). Foram utilizadas 30 cadelas com diagnóstico de piometra, todas foram submetidas a OSH (momento 1) e 20 foram reavaliadas sete dias após a cirurgia (momento 2). A perfusão renal, o índice de resistividade da artéria renal principal e de cada artéria interlobar (cranial, média e caudal) foi estatisticamente diferente entre os momentos 1 e 2 (p<0,05). Não foi observada diferença estatística para a perfusão renal entre o rim direito e esquerdo no momento 1 e 2. As correlações entre o índice de resistividade da artéria renal principal e as variáveis utilizadas para verificar a função renal foram estabelecidas no momento 1. Para as variáveis correlacionadas ureia, creatinina, proteinúria, relação GGT/creatinina e proteína/creatinina ocorreram associações curvilíneas e positivas com o índice de resistividade da artéria renal principal (p<0,05), no entanto essas correlações foram consideradas de média e fracas. Ao comparar o IR da artéria renal principal com diferentes escores de desidratação e perfusão renal, este foi estatisticamente diferente, e demonstrou aumento da resistência renal em cadelas com moderada redução da perfusão renal, assim como em cadelas desidratadas. Foram avaliadas diversas características de morfologia renal na ultrassonografia Modo B, no entanto, somente as variáveis presença de dilatação de pelve, sinal da medular e outras alterações como áreas de infartos e pontos hiperecogênicos difusos na cortical e medular renal foram estatisticamente distintas de um momento para o outro, com maior frequência no momento 2. Os resultados do presente trabalho demonstram que a ultrassonografia Doppler pode identificar alterações de redução na perfusão renal, por meio do Doppler colorido e o aumento do índice de resistividade das artérias renais em cadelas com piometra. Assim como, a ultrassonografia modo B, embora apresente alterações inespecíficas, pode detectar alterações renais progressivas em cadelas com piometra.(AU)

The aim of this study was evaluate the renal hemodynamics of bitches with pyometra by means of laboratory tests, ultrasound B mode and Doppler, before and after treatment with ovariohysterectomy (OSH). This study evaluated 30 bitches with pyometra, all were subjected to OSH (moment 1) and 20 were evaluated after 7 days (moment 2). The renal perfusion, the resistivity index (RI) of the main renal artery and the interlobar arteries (cranial, middle and caudal) were statistically different between times 1 and 2 (p<0,05). There was no statistical difference for renal perfusion between the left and the right kidney at the time 1 and 2. The correlations between the IR of the main artery and the variables used to determine renal function were stablished at the time 1. For the correlated variables: urea, creatinine, proteinuria, ratio GGT/creatinine and protein/creatinine were curvilinear and positive associations with the resistivity index of the main renal artery (p<0,05), however these correlations were considered medium and weak. Comparing the RI of the main renal artery with different scores of dehydration and renal perfusion, there was statistical difference, and show increased of resistance renal in bitches with moderate reduction in renal perfusion as well as in dehydrated bitches. Were evaluated several features of renal morphology in ultrasound B mode, however, only the presence of pelvic dilatation, medullary signal and other changes as infarcts areas and diffuse hyperechoic spots in the renal cortical and medullary were statistically different from one moment to the other, most frequently at the time 2. The results of this study show that the Doppler ultrasound can identify changes of reduction in renal perfusion by color Doppler and the increasing of the resistivity index of the renal arteries in some bitches with pyometra. As well as, the ultrasound B mode, although has non-specific changes, can detect progressive renal disorders in bitches with pyometra.(AU)

Abraçadeira de náilon na correção de entrópico juvenil em cães shar-pei / Temporary correction of juvenile entropion in shar pei dogs with nylon band

O entrópio é a inversão de parte ou de toda margem palpebral, fazendo com que a pele com pelos atrite as superfícies conjuntival e corneal causando irritação. Em cães o entrópio pode ser hereditário ou adquirido, sendo que, algumas raças apresentam certa predisposição. Para propor um método mais eficiente com um material alternativo para a correção temporária do entrópio juvenil de cães da raça Shar Pei, foram utilizados 10 animais, com peso variável, com idades de até 12 meses, portadores de entrópio juvenil. Com os animais devidamente preparados e anestediados foram aplicadas as abraçadeiras de náilon em número e angulação referente ao grau de entrópio presente. Para a passagem da abraçadeira de náilon 2x80mm pelo subcutâneo palpebral foi usada agulha hipodérmica 40x16, na qual foi posicionada a abraçadeira em sua luz para que pudesse atravessar as duas porções de pele, formando então uma "prega". A aplicação das abraçadeiras demonstrou-se de fácil e rápida execução. As abraçadeiras permaneceram e foram efetivas nas pálpebras, garantindo a eversão das margens palpebrais, variando entre 5 e 12 semanas, com uma média de permanência de 8 semanas. Alguns animais tiveram que ser reoperados sucessivamente e foram acompanhados até a blefaroplastia definitiva. As complicações observadas são referentes ao prurido e ao desconforto inicial. A abraçadeira de náilon 2x8mm se constitui em material barato, de fácil esterilização, com aplicação rápida e efetiva nos casos de entrópio juvenil em cães da raça Shar Pei, mantendo a segurança e integridade dos bulbos oculares por 8 semanas em média.(AU)

The entropion is the reversing of part or all of eyelid margin, causing the skin with hair rubbing the surfaces conjunctival and corneal making irritation. Entropion can be inherited and some races of dogs have predisposition. To suggest a more efficient method, with an alternative material for the temporary eyelids fixation in juvenile Shar Pei dogs, 10 animals were anesthetized and prepared properly applied the ties of nylon band in number and angle related to the degree of entropion present. A 40x16 hypodermic needle was used for the passage of the 2x8mm nylon band by subcutaneous eyelid, which the band placed in its light so that it could cross the two portions of the skin, then forming a "fold". The animals remained with the owners, returning weekly for evalution. The application of bands has shown itself to easy and quick implementation. The animals remained with "Elizabethan" collar because it was observed itching in the first 72 hours after application of bands. There was no presence of bleeding or formation of infectious process in any of the procedures performed. The permanence of bands in the eyelid effectively, ensuring patency of eyelid margins, ranged between 5 and 12 weeks, with an average length of stay if 8 weeks. Some animals had to be reoperated and were followed until the final blepharoplasty. Complications are observed for the itching and the initial discomfort. The 2x8mm nylon abnd whether it is in material cheap, and integrity of ocular balls for 8 weeks on avarage and can thus be recommended its clinical use.(AU)

Lesões gástricos em suínos e sua relação com a presença de Helicobacter spp / Gastric lesions in swine and the relationship with presence of Helicobacter spp / Leisones gastricas en porcinos y su relación com la presencia de Helicobcter spp

O objetivo deste trabalho foi estabelecer uma relação entre a presença de lesões gástricas e a presença de Heli- cobacter spp. na mucosa gástrica de suínos abatidos na região noroeste do estado do Paraná. Foram colhidos e examinados 250 estômagos de suínos, machos castrados e fêmeas inteiras, com idade entre 140 e 160 dias, com peso de 90 a 100 Kg/P.V. As lesões da pars esophageae na região glandular foram classificadas conforme a severidade em graus 1, 2 e 3. Fragmentos das regiões aglandular e glandular foram processadas para exame histológico e para pesquisa de Helicobacter spp. A análise macroscópica revelou que todos os estômagos apresentavam algum tipo de lesão (hiperqueratose, erosão epitelial e gastrite ulcerativa). A ocorrência de erosões e úlceras foi observada em 161 (64,40%) estômagos, na região aglandular, e em 89 (35,60%) na região glandular. Utilizando a coloração de Warthin-Starry, observou-se Helicobacter spp. na mucosa gástrica de 109 (43,6%) amostras. Dessas, 105 (42,00%) estavam localizadas na região aglandular: 37 (14,8%) foram classificadas como grau 1; 25 (10,00%) como grau 2; 43 (17,20%) como grau 3. Na região aglandular foram encontradas quatro amostras positivas para Helicobacter spp. A análise estatística demonstrou que não há diferença significativa entre suínos com ou sem lesões gástricas em relação à presença do Helicobacter spp.(AU)

The objective was to establish a relationship between the presence of gastric lesions and the presence of Helicobacter spp. on the gastric mucous of swine slaughtered in the Northwestern region of Parana State. A total of 250 stomachs were collected and examined from swine - barrows and entire sows - aged 140 to 160 days, weighing between 90-100 Kg/ LW. Lesions of gastric mucous in the glandular region were classified as 1, 2 or 3, according to severity levels. Fragmentsof the forestomach and glandular regions were processed for histological examination and for testing for Helicobacter spp. Macroscopic analysis revealed that all stomachs presented some type of injury. The occurrence of erosions and ulcers were observed in 161 (64.40%) stomachs in the forestomach region, and in 89 (35.60%) in the glandular one. Using Warthin-Starry stain, Helicobacter spp. was found in the gastric mucous of 142 (56.80%) samples. Among these, 89 (62.68%) were located in the forestomach area, with 27 (30.34%) classified as grade 1; 30 (33.71%) as grade 2, and 32 (35.96%) as grade 3. In the glandular region, 53 samples were found: 14 (26.42%) were clas sified as grade 1; 19 (35.85) as grade 2, and 20 (37.74%) as grade 3. From the 108 (43.20%) animals that were considered negative for Helicobacter spp., 57 (52.78%) were classified as grade 1; 29 (26.86%) as grade 2, and 22 (20.37%) as grade 3. Statistical analysis did not reveal significant difference between gastric lesions in swine and the presence of Helicobacter spp.(AU)

El objetivo de este estudio fue establecer relación entre la presencia de lesiones gástricas y la presencia de Helicobacter spp. en la mucosa gástrica de porcinos sacrificados en la región noroeste del Estado de Paraná. Se recogieron y examinaron 250 estómagos de cerdos machos castrados y hembras enteras, con edad entre 140 y 160 días, con peso de 90 a 100 kg / PV. Las lesiones de pars esophageae en la región glandular se clasificaron de acuerdo a la severidad en grados 1, 2 y 3. Fragmentos de las regiones aglandular y glandular fueron procesadas para examen histológico y pesquisa de Helicobacter spp. El análisis macroscópico reveló que todos los estómagos presentaban algún tipo de lesión (hiperqueratosis, erosión epitelial y gastritis ulcerosa). La aparición de erosiones y úlceras se observó en 161 (64,40%) estómagos en la región aglandular, y en 89 (35,60%) en la región glandular. Utilizando la coloración de Warthin-Starry , se observó Helicobacter spp. en la mucosa gástrica de 109 (43,6%) muestras. De estas, 105 (42,00%) estaban localizadas en la región aglandular: 37(14,8%) fueron clasificadas como grado 1, 25 (10,00%) como grado 2; 43 (17,20%) como grado 3. En la región aglandular se encontró cuatro muestras positivas para Helicobacter spp. El análisis estadístico demostró que no hay diferencia significativa entre porcinos con o sin lesiones gástricas en relación a la presencia de Helicobacter spp.(AU)