Ovarian pedicle hemostasis techniques in cats.

PURPOSE: To evaluate hemostasis of the ovarian arteriovenous complex (OAVC) in relation to surgical time, practicality and feasibility in three ovariohysterectomy (OH) techniques for queens. METHODS: The experiment was performed on 21 female cats aged between six months and seven years, randomly arranged into three groups in a completely randomized design. Group one was spayed using the conventional three-clamp technique, group two using the OAVC knotting technique, and group three using the ovarian pedicle rotation technique. The student's t-test and Tukey's test were used to compare the mean surgical times. RESULTS: The conventional technique, which uses thread wires, was more laborious and required longer execution time compared to the other two techniques. The OAVC knotting technique was the fastest and had the least blood loss. CONCLUSIONS: The use of techniques that do not use synthetic materials for OAVC hemostasis was proven to be appropriate in castration projects, provided that the surgical team has sufficient training.

Automutilação em abutre real (Sarcoramphus papa) mantido em cativeiro / Automutilation in real vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) maintained in captivity / Automutilación en un buitre dorado (Sarcoramphus papa) mantenido en cautividad

O abutre real (Sarcoramphus papa) é um pássaro compacto de cor extraordinária, cabeça nua, possui carúnculas e papilas carnudas vermelhas e alaranjadas em torno do bico, a íris é branca com um anel orbital vermelho. Em cativeiro, o estresse é uma condição bastante observada, o que pode levar a automutilação, podendo evoluir para lesões graves na pele e músculos. O objetivo do presente relato é descrever os procedimentos adotados em um caso de automutilação em Sarcoramphus papa, mantido em cativeiro, e a importância do manejo adequado para essa espécie em cativeiro. Foi atendido em um Hospital Veterinário Universitário, um urubu-rei apresentando ferimento contaminado, com exposição óssea na asa direita. Após tratamento o animal foi encaminhado para uma reserva conservacionista para que fosse condicionada a voltar para seu habitat natural.(AU)

The real vulture is a compact bird of extraordinary color (in adult plumage). Its bare head, as the scientific name suggests, has caricatures and fleshy red papillae applied around the beak, and an iris of the eye is white with a red orbital ring. In captivity, stress is a widely observed condition, which can lead to self-mutilation, which can progress to severe skin and muscle injuries. The purpose of this report is to describe the procedures adopted in the case of automation in Sarcoramphus papa, kept in captivity and with an importance of the appropriate manual for this species in captivity. He was seen at a University Veterinary Hospital, a king vulture showed a contaminated wound, with bone exposure on the right. After treatment or animal was sent to a conservation reserve to be conditioned and return to its natural habitat.(AU)

buitre real (Sarcoramphus papa) es un ave compacta de extraordinario color, cabeza desnuda, tiene carúnculas y papilas rojas y anaranjadas alrededor del pico, el iris es blanco con un anillo orbital rojo. En cautiverio, el estrés es una condición ampliamente observada, que puede llevar a la automutilación, posiblemente evolucionando en lesiones graves de la piel y los músculos. El objetivo del presente informe es describir los procedimientos adoptados en un caso de automutilación en Sarcoramphus papa, mantenido en cautividad, y la importancia del manejo adecuado para esta especie en cautividad. Un buitre real que presentaba una lesión contaminada con exposición ósea en el ala derecha fue tratado en un Hospital Universitario Veterinario. Tras el tratamiento, el animal fue enviado a una reserva de conservación para que pudiera ser acondicionado para volver a su hábitat natural.(AU)

Automutilação em abutre real (Sarcoramphus papa) mantido em cativeiro / Self-mutilation in king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) kept in captivity / Automutilación en buitre real (Sarcoramphus papa) mantenido en cautiverio

O abutre real (Sarcoramphus papa) é um pássaro compacto de cor extraordinária, cabeça nua, possui carúnculas e papilas carnudas vermelhas e alaranjadas em torno do bico, a íris é branca com um anel orbital vermelho. Em cativeiro, o estresse é uma condição bastante observada, o que pode levar a automutilação, podendo evoluir para lesões graves na pele e músculos. O objetivo do presente relato é descrever os procedimentos adotados em um caso de automutilação em Sarcoramphus papa, mantido em cativeiro, e a importância do manejo adequado para essa espécie em cativeiro. Foi atendido em um Hospital Veterinário Universitário, um urubu-rei apresentando ferimento contaminado, com exposição óssea na asa direita. Após tratamento o animal foi encaminhado para uma reserva conservacionista para que fosse condicionada a voltar para seu habitat natural.(AU)

The king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) is a large bird with extraordinary color, bold head, presenting red and orange fleshy papules and papillae around its beak, with white iris and a red orbital ring. In captivity, stress is a condition that is widely observed, which can lead to self-mutilation. Such mutilation, in turn, can progress to severe skin and muscle injuries. The purpose of this report is to describe the procedures adopted in a case of self-mutilation in Sarcoramphus papa, kept in captivity, and the importance of proper management for this species in captivity. The king vulture presenting a contaminated wound with bone exposure on the right wing was treated at a University Veterinary Hospital. After treatment, the bird was sent to a conservation reserve to be conditioned to return to its natural habitat.(AU)

El buitre real (Sarcoramphus papa) es un ave compacta de extraordinario color, cabeza descubierta, tiene carúnculas y papilas carnosas rojas y anaranjadas alrededor del pico, el iris es blanco con un anillo orbital rojo. En cautiverio, el estrés es una condición ampliamente observada, que puede conducir a la automutilación, pudiendo progresar lesiones graves en la piel y músculos. El propósito de este informe es describir los procedimientos adoptados en un caso de automutilación en Sarcoramphus papa, mantenida en cautiverio, y la importancia del manejo adecuado de esta especie en cautiverio. Se atendió en un Hospital Veterinario Universitario, un buitre real presentando una herida contaminada, con exposición ósea en el ala derecha. Luego después del tratamiento, se envió el animal a una reserva de conservación para que fuera condicionado a volver a su hábitat natural.(AU)

Automutilação em abutre real (Sarcoramphus papa) mantido em cativeiro / Self-mutilation in king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) kept in captivity / Automutilación en buitre real (Sarcoramphus papa) mantenido en cautiverio

O abutre real (Sarcoramphus papa) é um pássaro compacto de cor extraordinária, cabeça nua, possui carúnculas e papilas carnudas vermelhas e alaranjadas em torno do bico, a íris é branca com um anel orbital vermelho. Em cativeiro, o estresse é uma condição bastante observada, o que pode levar a automutilação, podendo evoluir para lesões graves na pele e músculos. O objetivo do presente relato é descrever os procedimentos adotados em um caso de automutilação em Sarcoramphus papa, mantido em cativeiro, e a importância do manejo adequado para essa espécie em cativeiro. Foi atendido em um Hospital Veterinário Universitário, um urubu-rei apresentando ferimento contaminado, com exposição óssea na asa direita. Após tratamento o animal foi encaminhado para uma reserva conservacionista para que fosse condicionada a voltar para seu habitat natural.(AU)

The king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) is a large bird with extraordinary color, bold head, presenting red and orange fleshy papules and papillae around its beak, with white iris and a red orbital ring. In captivity, stress is a condition that is widely observed, which can lead to self-mutilation. Such mutilation, in turn, can progress to severe skin and muscle injuries. The purpose of this report is to describe the procedures adopted in a case of self-mutilation in Sarcoramphus papa, kept in captivity, and the importance of proper management for this species in captivity. The king vulture presenting a contaminated wound with bone exposure on the right wing was treated at a University Veterinary Hospital. After treatment, the bird was sent to a conservation reserve to be conditioned to return to its natural habitat.(AU)

El buitre real (Sarcoramphus papa) es un ave compacta de extraordinario color, cabeza descubierta, tiene carúnculas y papilas carnosas rojas y anaranjadas alrededor del pico, el iris es blanco con un anillo orbital rojo. En cautiverio, el estrés es una condición ampliamente observada, que puede conducir a la automutilación, pudiendo progresar lesiones graves en la piel y músculos. El propósito de este informe es describir los procedimientos adoptados en un caso de automutilación en Sarcoramphus papa, mantenida en cautiverio, y la importancia del manejo adecuado de esta especie en cautiverio. Se atendió en un Hospital Veterinario Universitario, un buitre real presentando una herida contaminada, con exposición ósea en el ala derecha. Luego después del tratamiento, se envió el animal a una reserva de conservación para que fuera condicionado a volver a su hábitat natural.(AU)

Automutilação em abutre real (Sarcoramphus papa) mantido em cativeiro / Self-mutilation in king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) kept in captivity / Automutilación en buitre real (Sarcoramphus papa) mantenido en cautiverio

O abutre real (Sarcoramphus papa) é um pássaro compacto de cor extraordinária, cabeça nua, possui carúnculas e papilas carnudas vermelhas e alaranjadas em torno do bico, a íris é branca com um anel orbital vermelho. Em cativeiro, o estresse é uma condição bastante observada, o que pode levar a automutilação, podendo evoluir para lesões graves na pele e músculos. O objetivo do presente relato é descrever os procedimentos adotados em um caso de automutilação em Sarcoramphus papa, mantido em cativeiro, e a importância do manejo adequado para essa espécie em cativeiro. Foi atendido em um Hospital Veterinário Universitário, um urubu-rei apresentando ferimento contaminado, com exposição óssea na asa direita. Após tratamento o animal foi encaminhado para uma reserva conservacionista para que fosse condicionada a voltar para seu habitat natural.(AU)

The king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) is a large bird with extraordinary color, bold head, presenting red and orange fleshy papules and papillae around its beak, with white iris and a red orbital ring. In captivity, stress is a condition that is widely observed, which can lead to self-mutilation. Such mutilation, in turn, can progress to severe skin and muscle injuries. The purpose of this report is to describe the procedures adopted in a case of self-mutilation in Sarcoramphus papa, kept in captivity, and the importance of proper management for this species in captivity. The king vulture presenting a contaminated wound with bone exposure on the right wing was treated at a University Veterinary Hospital. After treatment, the bird was sent to a conservation reserve to be conditioned to return to its natural habitat.(AU)

El buitre real (Sarcoramphus papa) es un ave compacta de extraordinario color, cabeza descubierta, tiene carúnculas y papilas carnosas rojas y anaranjadas alrededor del pico, el iris es blanco con un anillo orbital rojo. En cautiverio, el estrés es una condición ampliamente observada, que puede conducir a la automutilación, pudiendo progresar lesiones graves en la piel y músculos. El propósito de este informe es describir los procedimientos adoptados en un caso de automutilación en Sarcoramphus papa, mantenida en cautiverio, y la importancia del manejo adecuado de esta especie en cautiverio. Se atendió en un Hospital Veterinario Universitario, un buitre real presentando una herida contaminada, con exposición ósea en el ala derecha. Luego después del tratamiento, se envió el animal a una reserva de conservación para que fuera condicionado a volver a su hábitat natural.(AU)

Ovarian pedicle hemostasis techniques in cats

ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate hemostasis of the ovarian arteriovenous complex (OAVC) in relation to surgical time, practicality and feasibility in three ovariohysterectomy (OH) techniques for queens. Methods The experiment was performed on 21 female cats aged between six months and seven years, randomly arranged into three groups in a completely randomized design. Group one was spayed using the conventional three-clamp technique, group two using the OAVC knotting technique, and group three using the ovarian pedicle rotation technique. The student's t-test and Tukey's test were used to compare the mean surgical times. Results The conventional technique, which uses thread wires, was more laborious and required longer execution time compared to the other two techniques. The OAVC knotting technique was the fastest and had the least blood loss. Conclusions The use of techniques that do not use synthetic materials for OAVC hemostasis was proven to be appropriate in castration projects, provided that the surgical team has sufficient training.

Surgical casuistic in dogs at a Veterinary Hospital - Piauí State Federal University / Casuística cirúrgica em cães de um Hospital Veterinário - Universidade Federal do Piauí

The objective of this report was to record surgical procedures performed in 241 dogs in a teaching veterinary hospital. There were 40 elective surgical procedures (16.6%) and 201 therapeutic surgical procedures (83.4%). The most frequent procedure was ovariohysterectomy (OH), 65% (26/40) and 24.38% (49/201), respectively, for elective and therapeutic surgical procedures. Among therapeutic surgical procedures were registered fracture reduction (16.91%, 34/201), mastectomies (13.93%, 28/201), drainage of the otohematoma (12.94%; 26/201) and ophthalmic surgical procedures (5.47%, 11/201). The high percentage of therapeutic surgical procedures conducted demonstrates the complexity of the cases attended daily in a teaching veterinary hospital.(AU)

O presente relato tem o objetivo de registrar procedimentos cirúrgicos realizados em 241 cães em um Hospital Veterinário Universitário. Foram realizados 40 procedimentos cirúrgicos eletivos (16,6%) e 201 procedimentos cirúrgicos terapêuticos (83,4%). Em ambos os casos, o procedimento mais frequente foi ovariosalpingohisterectomia (OSH), 65% (26/40) e 24,38% (49/201) respectivamente para procedimentos cirúrgicos eletivos e terapêuticos. Entre os procedimentos cirúrgicos terapêuticos foram registradas redução de fraturas (16,91%; 34/201), mastectomias (13,93%; 28/201), drenagem de otohematomas (12,94%; 26/201) e procedimentos cirúrgicos oftálmicos (5,47%; 11/201). A alta porcentagem de procedimentos cirúrgicos terapêuticos demonstra a complexidade dos casos atendidos diariamente em um Hospital Escola.(AU)

Knowledge of students of public schools about Responsible Ownership of pets and Zoonoses / Conhecimento de discentes de escolas públicas sobre guarda responsável de animais de estimação e zoonoses

The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of public school students of Teresina (PI, Brazil) about Responsible Pet Guard and some Zoonoses. The research was conducted through questionnaires, and their analysis revealed that most students have a pet and know what is responsible ownership. However, the most do not know what zoonosis is. Television was the main source of information, therefore it is suggested that this means of communication be used more intensively to disseminate responsible ownership, animal welfare and Zoonoses. Most students reported that the topic Zoonoses was never addressed in school, demonstrating that the subject should be more discussed. Vaccination is the best known practice of Responsible ownership. The deworming is practiced by 51.82% of the interviewees and castration was cited by 30.36%. Most students reported that that pets only have access to the street accompanied, but 32.05% have stated that their pet has access to the street. This conduct can lead to traffic accidents, injuries from fights with other dogs, bites of people, spread of zoonoses and other problems. Nearly half of the students claimed that their family had abandoned a pet, mainly because of financial difficulties to treat diseases presented by the animal. The main Zoonosis recognized by the students was rabies. Approximately 80% do not recognize Visceral Leishmaniasis and toxoplasmosis as Zoonoses. It was concluded that public school students of Teresina have little knowledge about the Responsible ownership and on Zoonoses.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o conhecimento de estudantes de escolas públicas de Teresina (PI, Brasil) sobre a Guarda Responsável de cães e gatos e algumas Zoonoses. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de questionários, e sua análise revelou que a maioria dos alunos tem um animal de estimação e sabe o que é a Guarda Responsável. No entanto, a maioria não sabe o que é Zoonose. A televisão foi a principal fonte de informação, por isso sugere-se que este meio de comunicação seja usado de forma mais intensiva para disseminar a Guarda Responsável, o Bem-estar Animal e as Zoonoses. A maioria dos estudantes relatou que o tema Zoonoses nunca foi abordado na escola, demonstrando que o assunto deveria ser mais discutido. A vacinação é a prática mais conhecida da Guarda Responsável. A desparasitação é praticada por 51,82% dos entrevistados e a castração foi citada por 30,36%. A maioria dos estudantes relatou que os animais de estimação só têm acesso à rua acompanhados, mas 32,05% afirmaram que seu animal de estimação tem acesso à rua.(AU) Essa conduta pode levar a acidentes de trânsito, lesões por brigas com outros cães, mordidas de pessoas, disseminação de Zoonoses e outros problemas. Quase metade dos estudantes alegou que sua família havia abandonado um animal de estimação, principalmente por dificuldades financeiras no tratamento de doenças apresentadas pelo animal. A principal Zoonose reconhecida pelos estudantes foi a Raiva. Aproximadamente 80% não reconhecem a Leishmaniose Visceral e a Toxoplasmose como Zoonoses. Concluiu-se que os estudantes de escolas públicas de Teresina possuem pouco conhecimento sobre a Guarda Responsável e sobre Zoonoses.(AU)

Knowledge of students of public schools about Responsible Ownership of pets and Zoonoses / Conhecimento de discentes de escolas públicas sobre guarda responsável de animais de estimação e zoonoses

The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of public school students of Teresina (PI, Brazil) about Responsible Pet Guard and some Zoonoses. The research was conducted through questionnaires, and their analysis revealed that most students have a pet and know what is responsible ownership. However, the most do not know what zoonosis is. Television was the main source of information, therefore it is suggested that this means of communication be used more intensively to disseminate responsible ownership, animal welfare and Zoonoses. Most students reported that the topic Zoonoses was never addressed in school, demonstrating that the subject should be more discussed. Vaccination is the best known practice of Responsible ownership. The deworming is practiced by 51.82% of the interviewees and castration was cited by 30.36%. Most students reported that that pets only have access to the street accompanied, but 32.05% have stated that their pet has access to the street. This conduct can lead to traffic accidents, injuries from fights with other dogs, bites of people, spread of zoonoses and other problems. Nearly half of the students claimed that their family had abandoned a pet, mainly because of financial difficulties to treat diseases presented by the animal. The main Zoonosis recognized by the students was rabies. Approximately 80% do not recognize Visceral Leishmaniasis and toxoplasmosis as Zoonoses. It was concluded that public school students of Teresina have little knowledge about the Responsible ownership and on Zoonoses.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o conhecimento de estudantes de escolas públicas de Teresina (PI, Brasil) sobre a Guarda Responsável de cães e gatos e algumas Zoonoses. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de questionários, e sua análise revelou que a maioria dos alunos tem um animal de estimação e sabe o que é a Guarda Responsável. No entanto, a maioria não sabe o que é Zoonose. A televisão foi a principal fonte de informação, por isso sugere-se que este meio de comunicação seja usado de forma mais intensiva para disseminar a Guarda Responsável, o Bem-estar Animal e as Zoonoses. A maioria dos estudantes relatou que o tema Zoonoses nunca foi abordado na escola, demonstrando que o assunto deveria ser mais discutido. A vacinação é a prática mais conhecida da Guarda Responsável. A desparasitação é praticada por 51,82% dos entrevistados e a castração foi citada por 30,36%. A maioria dos estudantes relatou que os animais de estimação só têm acesso à rua acompanhados, mas 32,05% afirmaram que seu animal de estimação tem acesso à rua. Essa conduta pode levar a acidentes de trânsito, lesões por brigas com outros cães, mordidas de pessoas, disseminação de Zoonoses e outros problemas. Quase metade dos estudantes alegou que sua família havia abandonado um animal de estimação, principalmente por dificuldades financeiras no tratamento de doenças apresentadas pelo animal. A principal Zoonose reconhecida pelos estudantes foi a Raiva. Aproximadamente 80% não reconhecem a Leishmaniose Visceral e a Toxoplasmose como Zoonoses. Concluiu-se que os estudantes de escolas públicas de Teresina possuem pouco conhecimento sobre a Guarda Responsável e sobre Zoonoses.

Surgical casuistic in dogs at a Veterinary Hospital - Piauí State Federal University / Casuística cirúrgica em cães de um Hospital Veterinário - Universidade Federal do Piauí

The objective of this report was to record surgical procedures performed in 241 dogs in a teaching veterinary hospital. There were 40 elective surgical procedures (16.6%) and 201 therapeutic surgical procedures (83.4%). The most frequent procedure was ovariohysterectomy (OH), 65% (26/40) and 24.38% (49/201), respectively, for elective and therapeutic surgical procedures. Among therapeutic surgical procedures were registered fracture reduction (16.91%, 34/201), mastectomies (13.93%, 28/201), drainage of the otohematoma (12.94%; 26/201) and ophthalmic surgical procedures (5.47%, 11/201). The high percentage of therapeutic surgical procedures conducted demonstrates the complexity of the cases attended daily in a teaching veterinary hospital.(AU)

O presente relato tem o objetivo de registrar procedimentos cirúrgicos realizados em 241 cães em um Hospital Veterinário Universitário. Foram realizados 40 procedimentos cirúrgicos eletivos (16,6%) e 201 procedimentos cirúrgicos terapêuticos (83,4%). Em ambos os casos, o procedimento mais frequente foi ovariosalpingohisterectomia (OSH), 65% (26/40) e 24,38% (49/201) respectivamente para procedimentos cirúrgicos eletivos e terapêuticos. Entre os procedimentos cirúrgicos terapêuticos foram registradas redução de fraturas (16,91%; 34/201), mastectomias (13,93%; 28/201), drenagem de otohematomas (12,94%; 26/201) e procedimentos cirúrgicos oftálmicos (5,47%; 11/201). A alta porcentagem de procedimentos cirúrgicos terapêuticos demonstra a complexidade dos casos atendidos diariamente em um Hospital Escola.(AU)

Piometra em cadela possivelmente causada pelo uso simultâneo de levonorgestrel e cipionato de estradiol / Pyometra in a bitch possibly caused by simultaneous administration of levonorgestrel and estradiol cypionate

Background: Toxicological events in animals may be accidental or intentional and could occur in the home environment.These events could involve different agents such as pesticides, rodenticides, medicines, foods, and plants. Indiscriminateuse of medication in pets by their owners is common. Self-medication of animals with drugs for human use can cause irreversible damage to their health. The emergency contraceptive pill (morning-after pill), comprising concentrated hormonalcompounds, is sold freely in Brazil. The objective of this article was to report a case of pyometra in a bitch possibly causedby simultaneous administration of human emergency contraceptive pill along with a veterinary contraceptive medication.Case: A 6-year-old bitch was referred to a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for abdominal enlargement. Accordingto the guardian, during estrus (30 days before the consultation) the female dog was covered. After intercourse, the owneradministered a human emergency contraceptive pill (morning-after pill - Levonorgestrel) and a veterinary contraceptive(Estradiol Cypionate). Physical examination revealed severe dehydration (10%) and high temperature, besides the abdominalenlargement. The hemogram revealed leukocytosis with a left shift, characteristic of infection. After clinical examination,closed pyometra was suspected, and later confirmed by ultrasonography. Due to the poor clinical condition, fluid therapywas performed, and a systemic antibiotic was administered. After stabilization, the patient underwent ovariohysterectomy.In the postoperative period, the fluid therapy was continued, and antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs were administered.Two days after surgery, the patient was discharged for home recovery.Discussion: Most cases of drug poisoning in animals involve female dogs, similar to the patient in this report. There isno theory elucidating the same, but the rate of incidence in female dogs has been reported to be higher...(AU)

Perfil de tutores de cadelas portadoras de tumor de mama / Profile of tutors of dogs with mammary tumor / Perfil de tutores de perras portadoras de tumor mama

É importante que se obtenha informações sobre tutores de cadelas portadoras de tumor de mama, pois o tutor precisa cuidar do animal principalmente no pós-operatório já que o tratamento é mastectomia. Foram entrevistados 11 tutores de cadelas submetidas à mastectomia. A maioria dos entrevistados tem ensino médio e superior, morando em casa própria com renda de um a cinco salários mínimos. Apenas uma pessoa disse que não sabia que cadelas podem ter câncer de mama. Entretanto, a maioria não sabe como prevenir o câncer de mama em cadelas, demonstrando que são necessárias campanhas educacionais sobre a doença para tutores de cadelas. A maneira mais frequente de aquisição do animal foi a adoção, o que demonstra o crescimento da posse responsável entre os tutores brasileiros. Três tutores afirmaram que aplicaram anticoncepcional nas suas cadelas várias vezes. Este fato é bastante preocupante porque tais fármacos possuem diversos efeitos colaterais adversos, inclusive tumor de mama. Oito tutores informaram que nunca haviam consultado um médico veterinário antes sobre o tumor, embora o mesmo fosse evidente. A maioria dos tutores só procurou ajuda para a cadela porque a participação no projeto era gratuita. Dificuldades financeiras é um dos principais motivos para que os tutores retardem as consultas. Entretanto, quando questionados por qual motivo as cadelas não tinham sido tratadas antes, nenhum tutor citou dificuldades financeiras. Concluiu-se que alguns tumores de mama foram causados por aplicação de anticoncepcional e que o desconhecimento sobre a doença ainda é grande entre os tutores entrevistados.(AU)

It is important to collect information about owners of dogs with mammary tumor, since the owner must take care of the animal after surgery, given that the treatment of choice is a mastectomy. This study interviewed eleven owners of female dogs submitted to mastectomy. Most respondents have high school and/or college education, live in their own homes with incomes between one to five minimum salaries. Only one person said they did not know that dogs could have mammary cancer. However, most do not know how to prevent mammary cancer in dogs, demonstrating the need for educational campaigns on the disease. The most frequent way of acquiring the animal was adoption, which demonstrates the growth of responsible ownership among Brazilian owners. Three owners stated that they used contraceptive drugs on their dogs several times. This fact is quite worrisome since such drugs have several adverse effects, including mammary tumor. Eight owners reported that they had never been to a veterinarian before about the tumor, although the tumor was evident. Most owners only sought help for the dog because participation in the project was free of charge. Financial difficulties are one of the main reasons for owners to delay consultations. However, when asked why the dogs had not been treated before, no owner mentioned financial difficulties. It can be concluded that some breast tumors were caused by the use of contraceptive drugs and that ignorance regarding the disease is still high among the interviewed tutorsd.(AU)

Es importante que se obtenga informaciones sobre los tutores de perras portadoras de tumor de mama, pues el tutor necesita cuidar del animal principalmente en el postoperatorio, ya que el tratamiento es la mastectomía. Se han entrevistado a once tutores de perras sometidas a la mastectomía. La mayoría de los encuestados tienen educación secundaria y universitaria, y viven en sus propios hogares con ingresos de uno a cinco sueldos mínimos. Solo una persona dijo que no sabía que las perras pueden tener cáncer de mama. Sin embargo, la mayoría no sabe cómo prevenir el cáncer de mama en perras, demostrando que son necesarias campañas educativas sobre la enfermedad para dueños de perras. La forma más frecuente de adquirir el animal es la adopción, lo que demuestra el crecimiento de la posesión responsable entre los tutores brasileños. Tres tutores declararon que aplicaron anticonceptivos a sus perras varias veces. Este hecho es bastante preocupante porque estos medicamentos tienen varios efectos secundarios adversos, incluso el tumor de mama. Ocho tutores informaron que nunca antes habían consultado a un médico veterinario sobre el tumor, aunque el mismo era evidente. La mayoría de los tutores solo buscaron ayuda para la perra porque la participación en el proyecto era gratuita. Las dificultades financieras es una de las principales razones por las cuales los tutores retrasan las consultas. Sin embargo, cuando cuestionados por cuál motivo las perras no habían sido tratadas antes, ningún tutor mencionó dificultades financieras. Se concluyó que algunos tumores de mama fueron causados por la aplicación de anticonceptivos y que el desconocimiento sobre la enfermedad aún es alta entre los tutores encuestados.(AU)

Piometra em cadela possivelmente causada pelo uso simultâneo de levonorgestrel e cipionato de estradiol / Pyometra in a bitch possibly caused by simultaneous administration of levonorgestrel and estradiol cypionate

Background: Toxicological events in animals may be accidental or intentional and could occur in the home environment.These events could involve different agents such as pesticides, rodenticides, medicines, foods, and plants. Indiscriminateuse of medication in pets by their owners is common. Self-medication of animals with drugs for human use can cause irreversible damage to their health. The emergency contraceptive pill (morning-after pill), comprising concentrated hormonalcompounds, is sold freely in Brazil. The objective of this article was to report a case of pyometra in a bitch possibly causedby simultaneous administration of human emergency contraceptive pill along with a veterinary contraceptive medication.Case: A 6-year-old bitch was referred to a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for abdominal enlargement. Accordingto the guardian, during estrus (30 days before the consultation) the female dog was covered. After intercourse, the owneradministered a human emergency contraceptive pill (morning-after pill - Levonorgestrel) and a veterinary contraceptive(Estradiol Cypionate). Physical examination revealed severe dehydration (10%) and high temperature, besides the abdominalenlargement. The hemogram revealed leukocytosis with a left shift, characteristic of infection. After clinical examination,closed pyometra was suspected, and later confirmed by ultrasonography. Due to the poor clinical condition, fluid therapywas performed, and a systemic antibiotic was administered. After stabilization, the patient underwent ovariohysterectomy.In the postoperative period, the fluid therapy was continued, and antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs were administered.Two days after surgery, the patient was discharged for home recovery.Discussion: Most cases of drug poisoning in animals involve female dogs, similar to the patient in this report. There isno theory elucidating the same, but the rate of incidence in female dogs has been reported to be higher...

Perfil de tutores de cadelas portadoras de tumor de mama / Profile of tutors of dogs with mammary tumor / Perfil de tutores de perras portadoras de tumor mama

É importante que se obtenha informações sobre tutores de cadelas portadoras de tumor de mama, pois o tutor precisa cuidar do animal principalmente no pós-operatório já que o tratamento é mastectomia. Foram entrevistados 11 tutores de cadelas submetidas à mastectomia. A maioria dos entrevistados tem ensino médio e superior, morando em casa própria com renda de um a cinco salários mínimos. Apenas uma pessoa disse que não sabia que cadelas podem ter câncer de mama. Entretanto, a maioria não sabe como prevenir o câncer de mama em cadelas, demonstrando que são necessárias campanhas educacionais sobre a doença para tutores de cadelas. A maneira mais frequente de aquisição do animal foi a adoção, o que demonstra o crescimento da posse responsável entre os tutores brasileiros. Três tutores afirmaram que aplicaram anticoncepcional nas suas cadelas várias vezes. Este fato é bastante preocupante porque tais fármacos possuem diversos efeitos colaterais adversos, inclusive tumor de mama. Oito tutores informaram que nunca haviam consultado um médico veterinário antes sobre o tumor, embora o mesmo fosse evidente. A maioria dos tutores só procurou ajuda para a cadela porque a participação no projeto era gratuita. Dificuldades financeiras é um dos principais motivos para que os tutores retardem as consultas. Entretanto, quando questionados por qual motivo as cadelas não tinham sido tratadas antes, nenhum tutor citou dificuldades financeiras. Concluiu-se que alguns tumores de mama foram causados por aplicação de anticoncepcional e que o desconhecimento sobre a doença ainda é grande entre os tutores entrevistados.(AU)

It is important to collect information about owners of dogs with mammary tumor, since the owner must take care of the animal after surgery, given that the treatment of choice is a mastectomy. This study interviewed eleven owners of female dogs submitted to mastectomy. Most respondents have high school and/or college education, live in their own homes with incomes between one to five minimum salaries. Only one person said they did not know that dogs could have mammary cancer. However, most do not know how to prevent mammary cancer in dogs, demonstrating the need for educational campaigns on the disease. The most frequent way of acquiring the animal was adoption, which demonstrates the growth of responsible ownership among Brazilian owners. Three owners stated that they used contraceptive drugs on their dogs several times. This fact is quite worrisome since such drugs have several adverse effects, including mammary tumor. Eight owners reported that they had never been to a veterinarian before about the tumor, although the tumor was evident. Most owners only sought help for the dog because participation in the project was free of charge. Financial difficulties are one of the main reasons for owners to delay consultations. However, when asked why the dogs had not been treated before, no owner mentioned financial difficulties. It can be concluded that some breast tumors were caused by the use of contraceptive drugs and that ignorance regarding the disease is still high among the interviewed tutorsd.(AU)

Es importante que se obtenga informaciones sobre los tutores de perras portadoras de tumor de mama, pues el tutor necesita cuidar del animal principalmente en el postoperatorio, ya que el tratamiento es la mastectomía. Se han entrevistado a once tutores de perras sometidas a la mastectomía. La mayoría de los encuestados tienen educación secundaria y universitaria, y viven en sus propios hogares con ingresos de uno a cinco sueldos mínimos. Solo una persona dijo que no sabía que las perras pueden tener cáncer de mama. Sin embargo, la mayoría no sabe cómo prevenir el cáncer de mama en perras, demostrando que son necesarias campañas educativas sobre la enfermedad para dueños de perras. La forma más frecuente de adquirir el animal es la adopción, lo que demuestra el crecimiento de la posesión responsable entre los tutores brasileños. Tres tutores declararon que aplicaron anticonceptivos a sus perras varias veces. Este hecho es bastante preocupante porque estos medicamentos tienen varios efectos secundarios adversos, incluso el tumor de mama. Ocho tutores informaron que nunca antes habían consultado a un médico veterinario sobre el tumor, aunque el mismo era evidente. La mayoría de los tutores solo buscaron ayuda para la perra porque la participación en el proyecto era gratuita. Las dificultades financieras es una de las principales razones por las cuales los tutores retrasan las consultas. Sin embargo, cuando cuestionados por cuál motivo las perras no habían sido tratadas antes, ningún tutor mencionó dificultades financieras. Se concluyó que algunos tumores de mama fueron causados por la aplicación de anticonceptivos y que el desconocimiento sobre la enfermedad aún es alta entre los tutores encuestados.(AU)

Agenesia ovariana unilateral em gata - relato de caso / Unilateral ovarian agenesis in cat: case report / Agenesia ovárica unilateral en gata - relato de caso

Anomalias reprodutivas em fêmeas domésticas são de rara ocorrência e caracterizam-se na grande maioria dos casos pela ausência de sintomatologia clínica que possa ser percebida pelos proprietários, dessa maneira o diagnóstico ocorre muitas vezes de forma incidental durante OSH, necropsia ou celiotomia exploratória. Este artigo descreve o achado incidental de agenesia ovariana unilateral direita em gata SRD submetida a OSH em programa de castração solidária. Na ocasião, não foram realizados exames complementares pré-cirúrgicos, estando a avaliação do animal restrita apenas a exame físico geral e palpação abdominal. A abordagem foi realizada por meio de acesso mediano ventral. Após a exposição do corno uterino esquerdo foi constatada inexistência do ovário esquerdo, que foi confirmada mediante palpação cranial do complexo arteriovenoso ovariano (CAVO) até a superfície renal. Não houve dificuldades na realização das manobras de hemostasia, no entanto, a ausência de exames de imagem pode aumentar o risco cirúrgico, sobretudo para profissionais ou estudantes inexperientes. Apesar de ser uma condição de simples resolução cirúrgica, deve-se evitar demasiada e brusca tração do CAVO devido ao risco de complicações decorrentes de sua ruptura.

Reproductive anomalies in domestic cats are uncommonand in most cases, they are characterized by the absence of clinical symptoms that can be perceived by the owners, this way the diagnosis often occurs incidentally during OSH, necropsy or exploratory celiotomy. This article describes the incidental finding of right unilateral ovarian agenesis in a female cat submitted to OSH in a solidarity castration program. At the time, no pre-surgical complementary exams were performed, the evaluation of the animal is restricted to general physical examination and abdominal palpation. The approach was performed through the ventral median approach. After exposure of the left uterine horn there was no left ovary, confirmed by cranial palpation of the ovarian arteriovenous complex (OAVC) to the surface kidney. No difficulties were found in performing hemostasis maneuvers, however, the absence of imaging may increase the surgical risk, especially for inexperienced professionals or students. Despite being a condition of simple surgical resolution, excessive and sudden traction should be avoided OAVC due to the risk of complications arising from its rupture.

Las anomalías reproductivas en las hembras domésticas son de rara ocurrencia y se caracterizan en la gran mayoría de los casos por la ausencia de sintomatología clínica que pueden ser percibidas por los propietarios, así como la forma de descubrir muchas veces de forma incidental durante la OSH, necropsia o celiotomía exploratoria. Este artículo describe el trabajo incidental de agenesia ovárica unilateral en una gata SRD sometido a OSH en programa de castración solidaria. En la ocasión, se mantuvieron las pruebas pre quirúrgicas, con la evaluación del animal restringido sólo un examen físico general y palpación abdominal. El abordaje fue realizado por medio de acceso mediano ventral. Después de la exposición del cuerno uterino continental inexistente inexplicablemente, lo que es confirmado por invasión craneal del complejo arteriovenoso ovariano (CAVO) hasta una superficie renal. El intento de intentar aumentar la capacidad de hemostasia, sin embargo, la ausencia de exámenes de imagen puede aumentar el riesgo quirúrgico, sobre todo para los individuos o para los inexpertos. A pesar de ser una condición de simple resolución, es necesario que la tracción del CAVOS ocurra debido al riesgo de complicaciones resultantes de su ruptura.

Agenesia ovariana unilateral em gata - relato de caso / Unilateral ovarian agenesis in cat: case report / Agenesia ovárica unilateral en gata - relato de caso

Anomalias reprodutivas em fêmeas domésticas são de rara ocorrência e caracterizam-se na grande maioria dos casos pela ausência de sintomatologia clínica que possa ser percebida pelos proprietários, dessa maneira o diagnóstico ocorre muitas vezes de forma incidental durante OSH, necropsia ou celiotomia exploratória. Este artigo descreve o achado incidental de agenesia ovariana unilateral direita em gata SRD submetida a OSH em programa de castração solidária. Na ocasião, não foram realizados exames complementares pré-cirúrgicos, estando a avaliação do animal restrita apenas a exame físico geral e palpação abdominal. A abordagem foi realizada por meio de acesso mediano ventral. Após a exposição do corno uterino esquerdo foi constatada inexistência do ovário esquerdo, que foi confirmada mediante palpação cranial do complexo arteriovenoso ovariano (CAVO) até a superfície renal. Não houve dificuldades na realização das manobras de hemostasia, no entanto, a ausência de exames de imagem pode aumentar o risco cirúrgico, sobretudo para profissionais ou estudantes inexperientes. Apesar de ser uma condição de simples resolução cirúrgica, deve-se evitar demasiada e brusca tração do CAVO devido ao risco de complicações decorrentes de sua ruptura.(AU)

Reproductive anomalies in domestic cats are uncommonand in most cases, they are characterized by the absence of clinical symptoms that can be perceived by the owners, this way the diagnosis often occurs incidentally during OSH, necropsy or exploratory celiotomy. This article describes the incidental finding of right unilateral ovarian agenesis in a female cat submitted to OSH in a solidarity castration program. At the time, no pre-surgical complementary exams were performed, the evaluation of the animal is restricted to general physical examination and abdominal palpation. The approach was performed through the ventral median approach. After exposure of the left uterine horn there was no left ovary, confirmed by cranial palpation of the ovarian arteriovenous complex (OAVC) to the surface kidney. No difficulties were found in performing hemostasis maneuvers, however, the absence of imaging may increase the surgical risk, especially for inexperienced professionals or students. Despite being a condition of simple surgical resolution, excessive and sudden traction should be avoided OAVC due to the risk of complications arising from its rupture.(AU)

Las anomalías reproductivas en las hembras domésticas son de rara ocurrencia y se caracterizan en la gran mayoría de los casos por la ausencia de sintomatología clínica que pueden ser percibidas por los propietarios, así como la forma de descubrir muchas veces de forma incidental durante la OSH, necropsia o celiotomía exploratoria. Este artículo describe el trabajo incidental de agenesia ovárica unilateral en una gata SRD sometido a OSH en programa de castración solidaria. En la ocasión, se mantuvieron las pruebas pre quirúrgicas, con la evaluación del animal restringido sólo un examen físico general y palpación abdominal. El abordaje fue realizado por medio de acceso mediano ventral. Después de la exposición del cuerno uterino continental inexistente inexplicablemente, lo que es confirmado por invasión craneal del complejo arteriovenoso ovariano (CAVO) hasta una superficie renal. El intento de intentar aumentar la capacidad de hemostasia, sin embargo, la ausencia de exámenes de imagen puede aumentar el riesgo quirúrgico, sobre todo para los individuos o para los inexpertos. A pesar de ser una condición de simple resolución, es necesario que la tracción del CAVOS ocurra debido al riesgo de complicaciones resultantes de su ruptura.(AU)

Anesthetic risk in cats undergoing surgical procedures in a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital / Risco anestésico em gatos submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos em um Hospital Veterinário Universitário

Background: In order to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with anesthetic procedures in cats, it is important to carry out a thorough pre-anesthetic evaluation. The surgical risk depends on several factors related to the patient, the surgical procedure, and the anesthetic used. Evaluation of perioperative mortality and the identification of the main factors of death reduce mortality rates. This research was conducted to evaluate and obtain the classification of physical status and anesthetic risk in cats submitted for surgical procedures.Materials, Methods & Results: Ninety-two cats were classified into anesthetic categories according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification. The group consisted of 62 females (67.39%) and 30 males (32.61%). In the ASA classification, the emergency qualifier was added, resulting in 52.17% (48/92) of the total number of surgeries being considered as emergencies. The ASA I patients constituted the majority of the study sample (33.69%, 31/92). There were no deaths among ASA I patients. The ASA II patients represented 20.65% (19/92), with surgeries divided into non-emergency (42.10%, 8/19) and emergency (57.89%, 11/19). All ASA II patients had mild localized infections, and there were no deaths. ASA III patients constituted 28.26% (26/92) of the study sample and had moderate systemic alterations. Surgeries in this group were also classified as emergency (24/26, 92.30%) or non-emergency (2/26, 7.69%). There was one postoperative death in this group. The ASA IV patients represented 17.39% (16/92) of the study sample. The emergency surgeries (81.25%, 13/16) had a greater percentage than the elective surgeries. In this group, two deaths occurring in the immediate postoperative period. The overall mortality for the entire study sample was 3.26% (3/92).[...](AU)

Anesthetic risk in cats undergoing surgical procedures in a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital / Risco anestésico em gatos submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos em um Hospital Veterinário Universitário

Background: In order to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with anesthetic procedures in cats, it is important to carry out a thorough pre-anesthetic evaluation. The surgical risk depends on several factors related to the patient, the surgical procedure, and the anesthetic used. Evaluation of perioperative mortality and the identification of the main factors of death reduce mortality rates. This research was conducted to evaluate and obtain the classification of physical status and anesthetic risk in cats submitted for surgical procedures.Materials, Methods & Results: Ninety-two cats were classified into anesthetic categories according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification. The group consisted of 62 females (67.39%) and 30 males (32.61%). In the ASA classification, the emergency qualifier was added, resulting in 52.17% (48/92) of the total number of surgeries being considered as emergencies. The ASA I patients constituted the majority of the study sample (33.69%, 31/92). There were no deaths among ASA I patients. The ASA II patients represented 20.65% (19/92), with surgeries divided into non-emergency (42.10%, 8/19) and emergency (57.89%, 11/19). All ASA II patients had mild localized infections, and there were no deaths. ASA III patients constituted 28.26% (26/92) of the study sample and had moderate systemic alterations. Surgeries in this group were also classified as emergency (24/26, 92.30%) or non-emergency (2/26, 7.69%). There was one postoperative death in this group. The ASA IV patients represented 17.39% (16/92) of the study sample. The emergency surgeries (81.25%, 13/16) had a greater percentage than the elective surgeries. In this group, two deaths occurring in the immediate postoperative period. The overall mortality for the entire study sample was 3.26% (3/92).[...]

The Profiles Of Cat And Dog Tutors Participating In A Pet Neutering Campaign

The profiles of dog and cat tutors participating in a pet neutering campaign in Teresina (Piauí, Brazil) were evaluated using questionnaire surveys. The majority of participants were observed to be people with higher levels of educational attainment who mainly decided to neuter their animals to avoid unwanted pets, prevent access to the street, and prevent disease. There was no early neutering, which is desirable for disease prevention. The majority of participants were female, with more cats than dogs represented. It was concluded that the level of education of owners is a determinant in the health and welfare of their pets, demonstrating the need for educational campaigns.(AU)

The Profiles Of Cat And Dog Tutors Participating In A Pet Neutering Campaign

The profiles of dog and cat tutors participating in a pet neutering campaign in Teresina (Piauí, Brazil) were evaluated using questionnaire surveys. The majority of participants were observed to be people with higher levels of educational attainment who mainly decided to neuter their animals to avoid unwanted pets, prevent access to the street, and prevent disease. There was no early neutering, which is desirable for disease prevention. The majority of participants were female, with more cats than dogs represented. It was concluded that the level of education of owners is a determinant in the health and welfare of their pets, demonstrating the need for educational campaigns.