CA 15-3, CRP, and LDH correlates with prognostic parameters in canine mammary neoplasms

The identification of putative prognostic factors in canine mammary neoplasms (CMNs) has been focused on tissue-specific biomarkers, but the serum biomarkers, including cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3), c-reactive protein (CRP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) have been demonstrated to display clinical application in cases of CMNs. The aim of the study was to evaluate the levels of these serum biomarkers and their association with well-established prognostic factors in CMNs. Samples from 15 female canines with CMNs and 15 clinically healthy ones were collected. The results were evaluated using the Tukey's, Pearson, or Spearman tests. The cut-off point, sensitivity, specificity, and area under curve (AUC) were evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis in a logistic regression model (P<0.05). The levels of CA 15-3, CRP and LDH were significantly higher in the serum of female dogs with CMNs compared to the healthy ones. Moreover, these factors were positively correlated with ulceration, tumor size, histopathological grade, metastatic lymph node, and clinical staging. Female dogs with CMNs were found to exhibit highest serum levels of CA 15-3, CRP, and LDH. Therefore, they can be applied to improve the efficacy of the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation in casas of CMNs.(AU)

Hiperplasia fibroepitelial mamária em um gato macho: relato de caso / Mammary fibroepithelial hyperplasia in a male cat: case report

As neoplasias mamárias representam a terceira neoplasia mais comum em gatas, enquanto nos machos a incidência é rara. Esse trabalho relata o caso de um gato macho, não castrado, atendido no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Estadual do Ceará, com uma neoformação mamária. O diagnóstico inicial, obtido por meio de punção aspirativa por agulha fina, sugeriu a presença de carcinoma mamário. Exames de imagem como a radiografia torácica e a ultrassonografia abdominal não evidenciaram a presença de metástase no parênquima pulmonar e nos órgãos abdominais, respectivamente. O tratamento instituído foi a remoção cirúrgica da neoformação, pela técnica de mastectomia parcial bilateral. O exame histopatológico da massa evidenciou uma hiperplasia fibroepitelial. Diante disso, conclui-se que, apesar de raras, as neoformações mamárias em gatos do sexo masculino podem ocorrer, devendo, dessa forma, compor parte da lista de diagnósticos diferenciais para aumentos de volume na região ventral desses animais.(AU)

Mammary neoplasms represent the third most common neoplasm in queens, while in tomcats the incidence is rare. This study reports the case of a tomcat, not neutered, treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the State University of Ceará, with a mammary neoformation. The initial diagnosis, obtained through aspiration cytology, suggested the presence of mammary carcinoma. Imaging tests such as thoracic radiography and abdominal ultrasound, did not show the presence of metastasis in the lung parenchyma and abdominal organs, respectively. The chosen treatment was the surgical removal of the neoformation, using the bilateral partial mastectomy technique. Histopathological examination of the mass showed a mammary fibroepithelial hyperplasia. Therefore, it is concluded that, although rare, mammary neoformations in male cats can occur, thus, it should be part of the list of differential diagnoses for increases in volume in the ventral region of these animals.(AU)

The prognostic value of serum neoplastic biomarkers CA 15-3 and CEA in canine mammary neoplasms: a review / O valor prognóstico dos biomarcadores neoplásicos séricos CA 15-3 e CEA em neoplasias mamárias caninas: uma revisão

As neoplasias mamárias caninas (NMCs) são as mais frequentes em cadelas, com isso, uma grande variedade de técnicas tem sido utilizada para identificar os seus fatores prognósticos. Dentre as possibilidades, os biomarcadores neoplásicos séricos antígeno do câncer (CA 15-3) e o antígeno carcinoembrionário (CEA) são os mais promissores. Biomarcadores neoplásicos são substâncias presentes na neoplasia, sangue ou demais produtos biológicos, produzidos pela neoplasia, ou secundariamente pelo paciente, em resposta à sua presença. Na medicina veterinária, esses marcadores são pouco estudados. Em termos gerais, eles não podem ser usados para o diagnóstico primário de neoplasias mamárias, mas estão relacionados com os fatores prognóstico já bem estabelecidos na literatura e tem como vantagem se tratar de uma análise menos invasiva e que é possível de ser feita de forma seriada. O objetivo desta revisão é descrever o CA 15-3 e o CEA como biomarcadores utilizados nas NMCs, o progresso recente feito na literatura e providenciar um sumário dos principais resultados já obtidos. O CA 15-3 e o CEA apresentam potencial prognóstico nas NMCs. Apesar de existir uma grande variação de resultados para esses biomarcadores na literatura, o seu uso deve ser considerado, visto os resultados obtidos na caracterização e prognóstico das NMC.(AU)

Female canine mammary neoplasms (CMNs) are the most frequent neoplasm in bitches, and a variety of techniques have been used to identify they prognostic factors. Among the possibilities, the serum biomarkers cancer antigen (CA 15-3) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) are the most reliable. Neoplastic biomarkers are substances present in the neoplasia, blood, or other biological products, produced mainly by the neoplasia, or secondarily by the patient, in response to their presence. In veterinary medicine, these biomarkers are poorly studied. In general terms they cannot be used for primary diagnosis of mammary neoplasms but are related to the prognostic factors and have the advantage of being a less invasive analysis and that it is possible to be done in a serial way. The objective of this review is to describe CA 15-3 and CEA use as biomarkers in CMNs, the recent progress made in literature and the main overall results that had been already obtained. CA 15-3 and CEA have prognostic potential for CMNs. There is a wide variation of results for these biomarkers in literature, but despite this, its use must be considered as they provide relevant results in terms of characterization and prognostic in CMNs.(AU)

Abordagem diagnóstica de mastocitoma cutâneo metastático em canino / Diagnostic approach of metastatic cutaneous mastocytoma in dog

O mastocitoma é uma das neoplasias cutâneas mais comuns que acometem cães. O diagnóstico da doença é baseado em aspectos clínicos e laboratoriais, sendo a citologia e a histopatologia os métodos de eleição. Diante disso, o objetivo deste estudo é relatar a importância da ampla abordagem diagnóstica de mastocitoma cutâneo metastático em uma fêmea canina castrada, atendida no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Estadual do Ceará, com uma neoformação em membro compatível com mastocitoma. O estadiamento da paciente foi feito através de exames laboratoriais de hemograma completo, e citologia aspirativa de linfonodo regional e medula óssea, que evidenciaram a presença de focos de metástase; bem como do exame de ultrassom abdominal, que evidenciou alterações no parênquima hepático e linfoadenomegalia ilíaco medial direita. Diante das suspeitas, optou-se pela eutanásia da paciente, cujo corpo foi enviado para os exames de necropsia e histopatologia, os quais confirmaram o diagnóstico de mastocitoma cutâneo de alto grau, com metástase em fígado, pulmão, medula e linfonodos. Desta forma pode-se concluir que o mastocitoma cutâneo metastático é uma neoplasia de diagnóstico multifatorial, em que a realização de exames hematológicos associados às análises citológicas, histopatológicas e de imagem são indispensáveis para estabelecer o diagnóstico definitivo para que seja determinada uma melhor conduta terapêutica e prognóstico de pacientes caninos.

Mast cell tumors are one of the most common skin neoplasms that affect dogs. The diagnosis is based on clinical and laboratory aspects, with cytology and histopathology being the preferred methods. Therefore, this study aims to report the importance of the broad diagnostic approach of metastatic cutaneous mastocytoma in a castrated a female dog attended at the Veterinary Hospital of the State University of Ceará, with a neoformation in a member compatible with mast cell tumor. The patient's staging was performed through laboratory tests of complete blood count, aspiration cytology of regional lymph nodes and bone marrow, which showed the presence of focus of metastasis, as well as the abdominal ultrasound examination, which showed changes in the liver parenchymas and right medial iliac lymphadenopathy. Given the suspicions, the patient was euthanized and the body was sent for necropsy and histopathological examination, which confirmed the diagnosis of high-grade cutaneous mast cell tumor, with metastasis in the liver, lung, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. Thus, it can be is concluded that mast cell tumor is a neoplasm of multifactorial diagnosis, where hematological tests associated with cytology, histopathological, and imaging analyses are essential to establish the definitive diagnosis to determine a better therapeutic behavior and prognosis of canine patients.

Perfil hematológico e epidemiológico em cães com babesiose, no município de Fortaleza/CE / Hematological and epidemiological profile in dogs with babesiosis in the municipality of Fortaleza/CE

A babesiose canina é uma hemoparasitose, causada por um protozoário do gênero Babesia spp., que parasita os eritrócitos de animais infectados. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o perfil hematológico e epidemiológico de cães diagnosticados com babesiose, através da visualização, no esfregaço sanguíneo, de merozoítos no interior dos eritrócitos, na cidade de Fortaleza/CE, durante cinco anos (2015 a 2019). No período, foram observados 38 cães acometidos. O segundo semestre, o período seco, foi o que apresentou um maior número de casos (60,5%). Observou-se maior frequência em cães machos (57,8%), sem raça definida (57,8%), com menos de um ano de idade (73,6%). As alterações hematológicas mais frequentes foram trombocitopenia (86,8%) e anemia (81,5%). Sugere-se, nesses casos, a inclusão da babesiose como diagnóstico diferencial. Apesar da baixa sensibilidade, a pesquisa de hemoparasitos, no esfregaço sanguíneo, pode ser utilizada na rotina clínica.

Canine babesiosis is a hemoparasitosis caused by a protozoan of the genus Babesia spp., that parasitize the erythrocytes of infected animals. This study aimed to analyze the hematological and epidemiological profile of dogs diagnosed with babesiosis, through visualization in blood smear of merozoites inside erythrocytes, in the city of Fortaleza/CE, for five years (2015 to 2019). During the period, 38 affected dogs were observed. The second half, the dry period, was the one with the highest number of cases (60.5%). A higher frequency was observed in male dogs (57.8%), mixed breed (57.8%) under one year of age (73.6%). The most frequent hematological changes were thrombocytopenia (86.8%) and anemia (81.5%). In these cases, it is suggested to include babesiosis as a differential diagnosis. Despite the low sensitivity, the search for hemoparasites in the blood smear can be used in the clinical routine.

Avaliação da concentração do lactato desidrogenase em cadelas portadoras de neoplasias mamárias / Evaluation of the concentration of lactate dehydrogenase in bitches with mammary gland tumor

The increase in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity is associated with hypoxia due to the rapid proliferation of cancer cells and high metabolic demands. Few studies have evaluated the LDH concentration in canine mammary tumor (CMT). Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate serum LDH concentrations in CMT and its association with prognostic factors. Thirty bitches participated in the work and were divided equally into two groups, with and without CMT. The average concentration of LDH was significantly higher in CMT (424.9±244.4U / L) compared to the control group (299.0±170.3 U / L) and its values were positively correlated with inflammation and / or macroscopic ulceration (r=0.6), tumor size (r=0.5), histopathological grade (r=0.6), metastatic lymph node (r=0.7) and clinical stage (r=0.5).

Concentração sérica da proteína C reativa (PCR) em cadelas portadoras de neoplasias mamárias / Serum concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) in bitches whit mammary gland tumor

There is strong evidence that inflammation plays a key role in all stages of tumorigenesis. In human medicine, C-reactive protein (CRP) is frequently used in tests for neoplastic biomarkers, however, few studies are available on the serum concentration of CRP in cases of canine mammary tumors (CMT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum concentrations of CRP in bitches with CMT and its association with prognostic factors. Thirty bitches participated in the work, which were equally divided into two groups, with and without CMT. Bitches with CMT have higher concentrations of CRP (4.0±1.9mg/L) compared to the control group (1.0±1.2mg/L) and their values were positively correlated with inflammation and/or macroscopic ulceration (r=0.4), tumor size (r=0.6), histopathological grade (r=0.6), metastatic lymph node (r=0.6) and clinical stage (r=0.8).

Concentração sérica da proteína C reativa (PCR) em cadelas portadoras de neoplasias mamárias / Serum concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) in bitches whit mammary gland tumor

There is strong evidence that inflammation plays a key role in all stages of tumorigenesis. In human medicine, C-reactive protein (CRP) is frequently used in tests for neoplastic biomarkers, however, few studies are available on the serum concentration of CRP in cases of canine mammary tumors (CMT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum concentrations of CRP in bitches with CMT and its association with prognostic factors. Thirty bitches participated in the work, which were equally divided into two groups, with and without CMT. Bitches with CMT have higher concentrations of CRP (4.0±1.9mg/L) compared to the control group (1.0±1.2mg/L) and their values were positively correlated with inflammation and/or macroscopic ulceration (r=0.4), tumor size (r=0.6), histopathological grade (r=0.6), metastatic lymph node (r=0.6) and clinical stage (r=0.8).(AU)

Avaliação da concentração do lactato desidrogenase em cadelas portadoras de neoplasias mamárias / Evaluation of the concentration of lactate dehydrogenase in bitches with mammary gland tumor

The increase in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity is associated with hypoxia due to the rapid proliferation of cancer cells and high metabolic demands. Few studies have evaluated the LDH concentration in canine mammary tumor (CMT). Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate serum LDH concentrations in CMT and its association with prognostic factors. Thirty bitches participated in the work and were divided equally into two groups, with and without CMT. The average concentration of LDH was significantly higher in CMT (424.9±244.4U / L) compared to the control group (299.0±170.3 U / L) and its values were positively correlated with inflammation and / or macroscopic ulceration (r=0.6), tumor size (r=0.5), histopathological grade (r=0.6), metastatic lymph node (r=0.7) and clinical stage (r=0.5).(AU)

Terapia otológica induz imunotoxicidade em cão / Otological therapy induces imunnotoxicity in dog

As farmacodermias podem ser definidas como reações adversas em pele, mucosas e anexos, tendo, por vezes, caráter imunomediado. O diagnóstico baseia-se na avaliação clínico-laboratorial do paciente, envolvendo uma pesquisa acerca de fatores relacionados ao uso do fármaco e seus efeitos adversos. Na medicina veterinária, são escassos os relatos de reações farmacodérmicas. Logo, o objetivo do presente trabalho é relatar uma reação adversa após terapia otológica em cão. Foi atendido um paciente canino, fêmea, 02 anos de idade, com histórico de prurido auricular bilateral com evolução de três semanas. Na ocasião, foi realizado exame citológico auricular, evidenciando presença de elevada quantidade de células leveduriformes e cocos, além de células descamativas. Optou-se, então, por terapia à base de solução otológica composta por Gentamicina, Clotrimazol, Betametasona e Benzocaína. O quadro clínico evoluiu de forma satisfatória até o décimo dia de tratamento, quando a paciente apresentou intenso eritema e secreção melicérica bilateralmente. Repetiu-se o exame citológico, assim como realizou-se cultura de bactérias aeróbicas, sendo evidenciado em tais exames um infiltrado inflamatório piogranulomatoso, com pouca presença de conteúdo bacteriano e fúngico, corroborando com os achados da cultura bacteriana. Diante da suspeita de farmacodermia, procedeu-se com a troca de todos os compostos terapêuticos, tendo a paciente evoluído de forma satisfatória até o término do tratamento. Por tratar-se ainda de uma solução otológica composta, não se pode atribuir a causa da reação a especificamente um dos compostos. Contudo, reforça-se a necessidade de conscientização do médico veterinário acerca da identificação e adequada intervenção nas reações adversas medicamentosas, assim como espera-se sua contribuição científica na difusão dessas informações.

Pharmacodermia can be defined as adverse reactions in skin, mucous membranes and appendages, sometimes having immunomediated character. The diagnosis is based on the patient clinical-laboratorial evaluation, involving a research about factors related to the drug use and its adverse effects. In veterinary medicine, reports of pharmacodermic reactions are scarce. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to report an adverse reaction after otologic therapy in dogs. A 2-year-old female canine patient with a history of bilateral auricular pruritus with a three-week course was attended. At the time, auricular cytology was performed, evidencing the presence of high numbers of yeast cells and cocci, as well as desquamative cells. It was then opted for otologic solution composed of Gentamicin, Clotrimazole, Betamethasone and Benzocaine. The clinical presentation progressed satisfactorily until the tenth day of treatment, when the patient presented intense erythema and meliceric secretion. Cytological examination was repeated, as well as culture of aerobic bacteria. A piogranulomatous inflammatory infiltrate with low bacterial and fungal content was evidenced in these examinations, corroborating with the findings of the bacterial culture. Faced with the suspicion of pharmacodermia, all therapeutic compounds were exchanged, and the patient progressed satisfactorily until the end of the treatment. Because it is still a composed otological solution, the cause of the reaction cannot be attributed to specifically one of the compounds. However, there is a need to raise the awareness of the veterinarian about the identification and appropriate intervention in adverse drug reactions, as well as his scientific contribution to the dissemination of this information.

Terapia otológica induz imunotoxicidade em cão / Otological therapy induces imunnotoxicity in dog

As farmacodermias podem ser definidas como reações adversas em pele, mucosas e anexos, tendo, por vezes, caráter imunomediado. O diagnóstico baseia-se na avaliação clínico-laboratorial do paciente, envolvendo uma pesquisa acerca de fatores relacionados ao uso do fármaco e seus efeitos adversos. Na medicina veterinária, são escassos os relatos de reações farmacodérmicas. Logo, o objetivo do presente trabalho é relatar uma reação adversa após terapia otológica em cão. Foi atendido um paciente canino, fêmea, 02 anos de idade, com histórico de prurido auricular bilateral com evolução de três semanas. Na ocasião, foi realizado exame citológico auricular, evidenciando presença de elevada quantidade de células leveduriformes e cocos, além de células descamativas. Optou-se, então, por terapia à base de solução otológica composta por Gentamicina, Clotrimazol, Betametasona e Benzocaína. O quadro clínico evoluiu de forma satisfatória até o décimo dia de tratamento, quando a paciente apresentou intenso eritema e secreção melicérica bilateralmente. Repetiu-se o exame citológico, assim como realizou-se cultura de bactérias aeróbicas, sendo evidenciado em tais exames um infiltrado inflamatório piogranulomatoso, com pouca presença de conteúdo bacteriano e fúngico, corroborando com os achados da cultura bacteriana. Diante da suspeita de farmacodermia, procedeu-se com a troca de todos os compostos terapêuticos, tendo a paciente evoluído de forma satisfatória até o término do tratamento. Por tratar-se ainda de uma solução otológica composta, não se pode atribuir a causa da reação a especificamente um dos compostos. Contudo, reforça-se a necessidade de conscientização do médico veterinário acerca da identificação e adequada intervenção nas reações adversas medicamentosas, assim como espera-se sua contribuição científica na difusão dessas informações.(AU)

Pharmacodermia can be defined as adverse reactions in skin, mucous membranes and appendages, sometimes having immunomediated character. The diagnosis is based on the patient clinical-laboratorial evaluation, involving a research about factors related to the drug use and its adverse effects. In veterinary medicine, reports of pharmacodermic reactions are scarce. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to report an adverse reaction after otologic therapy in dogs. A 2-year-old female canine patient with a history of bilateral auricular pruritus with a three-week course was attended. At the time, auricular cytology was performed, evidencing the presence of high numbers of yeast cells and cocci, as well as desquamative cells. It was then opted for otologic solution composed of Gentamicin, Clotrimazole, Betamethasone and Benzocaine. The clinical presentation progressed satisfactorily until the tenth day of treatment, when the patient presented intense erythema and meliceric secretion. Cytological examination was repeated, as well as culture of aerobic bacteria. A piogranulomatous inflammatory infiltrate with low bacterial and fungal content was evidenced in these examinations, corroborating with the findings of the bacterial culture. Faced with the suspicion of pharmacodermia, all therapeutic compounds were exchanged, and the patient progressed satisfactorily until the end of the treatment. Because it is still a composed otological solution, the cause of the reaction cannot be attributed to specifically one of the compounds. However, there is a need to raise the awareness of the veterinarian about the identification and appropriate intervention in adverse drug reactions, as well as his scientific contribution to the dissemination of this information. (AU)

Refrigeração de sêmen de cães com prostatomegalia / Sperm cooling of dogs with prostatomegaly

A prostatomegalia é uma das prostatopatias mais comuns em cães não-castrados; contudo, estudos que descrevam a resfriamento do sêmen desses animais são inexistentes. O presente trabalho objetivou refrigerar o sêmen de cães com prostatomegalia. Foram utilizados 4 cães (2 Rottweiler, 1 Pastor Alemão e 1 Retriever Labrador) diagnosticados com prostatomegalia, por meio de palpação retal, exame ultrassonográfico e hemospermia. Realizaram-se duas coletas de sêmen de cada animal (n = 8), por meio de manipulação digital, sendo realizada avaliação, por meio de microscopia óptica para os parâmetros de concentração espermática, motilidade (%), vigor (0-5), espermatozoides morfologicamente normais (%), viáveis (%) e com membrana funcional (%). Após a avaliação do sêmen fresco (SF), o mesmo foi diluído com TRIS, adicionado de 20% de gema de ovo e 6% glicerol, atingindo a concentração de 50 x106sptz/mL. O sêmen foi novamente avaliado após a diluição (AD), acondicionado em caixa térmica (4 °C/40min), transferido para um refrigerador (4 °C) e reavaliado às 2h, 4h e 6h. A motilidade e o vigor do SF foram superiores aos demais tempos avaliados, mas se mantiveram estáveis e não diferiram de AD até as 6h de refrigeração. A viabilidade não diferiu entre o SF e AD, mas foi reduzida aproximadamente 52,5%, durante a refrigeração. A percentagem de espermatozoides com membrana funcional e com morfologia normal não diferiu entre os tempos analisados. Como os parâmetros espermáticos durante a refrigeração são inferiores aos recomendados para a espécie (>30% e 3, respectivamente), conclui-se que o sêmen resfriado de cães com prostatomegalia é inviável e insatisfatório para programas de reprodução assistida.

A prostatomegaly is one of the most common prostate disease in non-castrated dogs. Studies that describe cooled semen of these animals do not exist. So, the present work aimed to cool the semen of dogs with prostatomegaly. Four dogs (2 Rottweiler, 1 German Shepherd and 1 Labrador Retriever) were diagnosed with prostatomegaly by rectal palpation, ultrasound examination and hemospermia. Two semen samples were collected from each animal (n = 8) by digital manipulation, using optical microscopy for sperm concentration, motility (%), vigor (0-5), morphologically normal spermatozoa (%), viable (%) and functional membrane (%). Afterfresh semen (FS) evaluation, the semen was diluted with TRIS added with 20% egg yolk and 6% glycerol, producing a concentration of 50 x106sptz/mL. (4 °C/40min)(after dilution -AD), transferred to a refrigerator (4 °C) and reassessed at 2h, 4h and 6h. A motility and vigor of FS were the most advanced, but remained and did not differ from AD up to 6h refrigeration. Viability did not differ between FSand AD but reduced approximately 52.5% during refrigeration. The percentage of spermatozoa with functional membrane and normal morphology did not differ between the times analyzed. As the parameters expected during refrigeration are inferior to those recommended for a species (<30% and 3, respectively), it is concluded that semen of dogs with prostatomegaly are invalid and unsatisfactory for assisted reproduction programs.

Refrigeração de sêmen de cães com prostatomegalia / Sperm cooling of dogs with prostatomegaly

A prostatomegalia é uma das prostatopatias mais comuns em cães não-castrados; contudo, estudos que descrevam a resfriamento do sêmen desses animais são inexistentes. O presente trabalho objetivou refrigerar o sêmen de cães com prostatomegalia. Foram utilizados 4 cães (2 Rottweiler, 1 Pastor Alemão e 1 Retriever Labrador) diagnosticados com prostatomegalia, por meio de palpação retal, exame ultrassonográfico e hemospermia. Realizaram-se duas coletas de sêmen de cada animal (n = 8), por meio de manipulação digital, sendo realizada avaliação, por meio de microscopia óptica para os parâmetros de concentração espermática, motilidade (%), vigor (0-5), espermatozoides morfologicamente normais (%), viáveis (%) e com membrana funcional (%). Após a avaliação do sêmen fresco (SF), o mesmo foi diluído com TRIS, adicionado de 20% de gema de ovo e 6% glicerol, atingindo a concentração de 50 x106sptz/mL. O sêmen foi novamente avaliado após a diluição (AD), acondicionado em caixa térmica (4 °C/40min), transferido para um refrigerador (4 °C) e reavaliado às 2h, 4h e 6h. A motilidade e o vigor do SF foram superiores aos demais tempos avaliados, mas se mantiveram estáveis e não diferiram de AD até as 6h de refrigeração. A viabilidade não diferiu entre o SF e AD, mas foi reduzida aproximadamente 52,5%, durante a refrigeração. A percentagem de espermatozoides com membrana funcional e com morfologia normal não diferiu entre os tempos analisados. Como os parâmetros espermáticos durante a refrigeração são inferiores aos recomendados para a espécie (>30% e 3, respectivamente), conclui-se que o sêmen resfriado de cães com prostatomegalia é inviável e insatisfatório para programas de reprodução assistida.(AU)

A prostatomegaly is one of the most common prostate disease in non-castrated dogs. Studies that describe cooled semen of these animals do not exist. So, the present work aimed to cool the semen of dogs with prostatomegaly. Four dogs (2 Rottweiler, 1 German Shepherd and 1 Labrador Retriever) were diagnosed with prostatomegaly by rectal palpation, ultrasound examination and hemospermia. Two semen samples were collected from each animal (n = 8) by digital manipulation, using optical microscopy for sperm concentration, motility (%), vigor (0-5), morphologically normal spermatozoa (%), viable (%) and functional membrane (%). Afterfresh semen (FS) evaluation, the semen was diluted with TRIS added with 20% egg yolk and 6% glycerol, producing a concentration of 50 x106sptz/mL. (4 °C/40min)(after dilution -AD), transferred to a refrigerator (4 °C) and reassessed at 2h, 4h and 6h. A motility and vigor of FS were the most advanced, but remained and did not differ from AD up to 6h refrigeration. Viability did not differ between FSand AD but reduced approximately 52.5% during refrigeration. The percentage of spermatozoa with functional membrane and normal morphology did not differ between the times analyzed. As the parameters expected during refrigeration are inferior to those recommended for a species (<30% and 3, respectively), it is concluded that semen of dogs with prostatomegaly are invalid and unsatisfactory for assisted reproduction programs.(AU)

Aspectos hematológicos de cães soropositivos para leishmaniose visceral no município de Fortaleza, Ceará / Hematologic findings in seropositive dogs for visceral leishmaniasis in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará

Although limited, blood tests are important to evaluate the clinical status of the animaland determine the prognosis of the disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate thehematologic profile of 62 serologically positive dogs for visceral leishmaniasis. Anemia,hyperproteinemia, and eosinopenia were the most frequent changes. These findings maybe a tool for suspicion of leishmaniasis, especially in high prevalence areas.

Aspectos hematológicos de cães soropositivos para leishmaniose visceral no município de Fortaleza, Ceará / Hematologic findings in seropositive dogs for visceral leishmaniasis in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará

Although limited, blood tests are important to evaluate the clinical status of the animaland determine the prognosis of the disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate thehematologic profile of 62 serologically positive dogs for visceral leishmaniasis. Anemia,hyperproteinemia, and eosinopenia were the most frequent changes. These findings maybe a tool for suspicion of leishmaniasis, especially in high prevalence areas.(AU)