Prevalência de ovos e cápsulas ovígeras de helmintos gastrintestinais de cães e gatos no período de 1998 a 2002

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Efeito do Ivermectin sobre helmintos gastrintestinais em caprinos parasitados

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Treatment of an atypical case of bilateral nephrolithiasis in a canine

Background: Less than 5% of canine uroliths are found in the kidney and ureter. The decision to remove a nephrolith is controversial and should be considered in cases of refractory infection, hematuria, presence of obstructive uropathy and compression of the renal parenchyma. The aim of this report is to describe an unusual presentation of bilateral nephrolithiasis in a dog, occupying almost the entire renal parenchyma, its clinical and imaging findings, in addition to surgical treatment and its evolution. Case: A 10-year-old male Basset Hound was evaluated at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (HCV) of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), presenting prostration, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea and severe hematuria for three days. On physical examination the patient was dehydrated, with pale mucous membranes, uremic breath and abdominal pain. Blood tests showed mild anemia and azotemia. In both kidneys, abdominal ultrasonography exhibited a large hyperechoic structure with deep acoustic shadowing. These same structures were observed in abdominal radiographic examination as radiopaque structures, confirming the diagnosis of bilateral nephrolithiasis. Urine culture was positive for coagulase-negative Staphylococcus sp. The patient was stabilized with fluid therapy, antiemetic, analgesics, antibiotics and whole blood transfusion. Unilateral nephrotomy of the right kidney was performed to remove the urolith. After three months, nephrotomy of the left kidney was performed to remove the other urolith. The patient was clinically stable and with no macroscopic hematuria 12 h after surgery. Two days after discharge, the patient returned prostrated in lateral recumbency, however with no alteration of parameters in physical examination. Blood tests showed anemia, thrombocytopenia, hypoalbuminemia, azotemia and hyperphosphatemia. The dog presented a convulsive episode and died shortly, eight hours later. In the necropsy examination, extensive loss of renal parenchyma was seen in both kidneys and the presence of thrombosis and areas of infarction in several organs such as spleen, liver, lungs and central nervous system. Discussion: Complications of nephrotomy include perirenal hemorrhage, hydronephrosis due to obstruction of blood clots or urine leakage to the abdominal cavity. From the necropsy findings, the surgical site did not present these complications, justifying that the surgical procedure was not directly related to death. Correction of dehydration, blood transfusion, and antibiotic therapy based on urine culture and susceptibility testing was important for initial stabilization, before surgery. However, the presence of advanced chronic kidney disease may have contributed to deterioration of the patient’s clinical condition and death. The presence of thrombus and hemorrhagic areas, observed during necropsy, associated with acute onset of clinical signs and the presence of severe hypoalbuminemia, may suggest that the patient died due to a thromboembolic event, as a consequence of nephrotic syndrome. Studies show that nephrotomy can be performed with few adverse effects on renal function if the surgical technique and anesthetic management are adequate. In this case, nephrotomy was the best option for the treatment of the patient, since it enabled a rapid intervention, controlled the hematuria and allowed the removal of both uroliths without complications related to surgery

Autoenxerto pedicular congelado para preservação do membro em um cão com osteossarcoma femoral

Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most common bone tumor diagnosed in dogs and represents approximately 85% of canine skeletal tumors. The most commonly employed therapy is amputation of the limb followed by chemotherapy. However, preservation of the afflicted limb has been successful for patients with concomitant neurological or orthopedic conditions, which are contraindications to the complete amputation, or with owners reluctant to the possibility of amputation. For these reasons, the purpose of this study was to describe the technical procedures that allowed limb salvage through the use of pedicle frozen grafts in a dog with femoral OSA. Surgical procedures consisted of a femoral diaphyseal osteotomy with tearing of the soft tissues; thus, creating a bone pedicle that was frozen in liquid nitrogen according to the protocol outlined by TSUCHIYA et al. (2005). Limb function remained satisfactory for six months.Dentre os tumores ósseos que acometem os cães, o osteossarcoma (OSA) é o mais frequentemente diagnosticado e representa 85% das neoplasias de origem esquelética. A terapêutica comumente indicada é a amputação do membro, seguida de quimioterapia. No entanto, a preservação do membro afetado tem sido realizada em pacientes com afecções neurológicas ou ortopédicas concomitantes, que contraindicam a amputação radical ou em caso de tutores relutantes em aceitar a amputação. Em razão disso, o objetivo do presente trabalho é descrever a técnica de preservação de membro através de pedículo congelado em nitrogênio líquido em um cão com osteossarcoma de fêmur. A técnica cirúrgica empregada consistiu na osteotomia diafisária do fêmur, com divulsão dos tecidos moles, criando assim o pedículo ósseo que foi congelado em nitrogênio líquido, seguindo o protocolo realizado por TSUCHIYA et al. (2005). O cão permaneceu com a função satisfatória do membro por um período de seis meses

Sensibilidade dos nematódeos gastrintestinais de caprinos ao ivermectin na região da Grande Porto Alegre - RS

As infecções por nematódeos representam um entrave na caprinocultura, podendo levar a morte de animais. Para o seu controle é utilizado ivermectin em caprinos jovens. Este experimento foi realizado com o objetivo de verificar a eficácia deste principio ativo sobre caprinos naturalmente parasitados por nematódeos. Para isto, foram utilizados 12 animais sendo 6 medicados com ivermectin ®, na dose de 200 mg/kg v.o, e 6 não medicados (controle) Para a avaliação, utilizou-se o teste de redução na contagem de ovos e redução de larvas infectantes além da carga parasitária total (adultos). Amostras fecais foram coletadas no dia da medicação (dia zero), aos 7 e 14 dias após. No 14º dia pós-medicação todos os caprinos foram sacrificados, para a coleta de helmintos e cálculo da carga parasitária total. Os resultados revelaram que o ivermectin reduziu em 93,24 % o número de ovos de Trichostrongyloidea em caprinos. Na cultura de larvas observou-se Haemonchus (41%), Ostertagia (33%) e Oesophagostomum (26%), no dia zero e somente de Haemonchus (100%) no 14ºdia após a medicação. No grupo controle, no dia da medicação foram observadas larvas de Haemonchus (71%), Ostertagia (26%) e Trichostrongylus (3%). Estes mesmos gêneros foram identificados no 14ºdia, com os porcentuais de 75%, 23%, 2%, respectivamente. A eficácia do ivermectin® frente as infecções por adultos de Haemonchus, Ostertagia e Trichostrongylus foi de 92,21%, 100% e 60,24%, respectivamente, sendo que o gênero Haemonchus, representou 96% da população encontrada no grupo controle

Efeito da sedação do midazolam, quetamina e butorfanol nos valores do ultrassom com Doppler espectral na artéria femoral e grandes artérias abdominais de gatos

Real time information about direction and type of blood flow can be obtained with Doppler ultrasound. In the literature it was not found data obtained with this method from celiac and cranial mesenteric artery in cats. Moreover, sedation of the animal is occasionally necessary to obtain more information on any blood vessel using this method. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quantitative aspects of spectral waves formed from blood flow of the celiac, cranial mesenteric, renal, external iliac, femoral, and aortic arteries in healthy cats, and to compare them with the same animals when subjected to midazolam, ketamine, and butorphanol sedation. We also measured the heart rate. Twenty healthy adult cats were evaluated. The values obtained for resistivity index and pulsatility index from the celiac artery were 0.62 ± 0.10 and 1.29 ± 0.55, and those from the mesenteric artery were 0.68 ± 0.09 and 1.37 ± 0.39, respectively. Although heart rate was higher in sedated animals, no significant statistical difference was found in case of other parameters, except celiac artery end diastolic velocity and time averaged mean velocity and iliac artery resistivity and pulsatility index. Thus, we provide the Doppler velocimetry parameter from celiac and mesenteric arteries and conclude that this protocol does not alter the values of Doppler ultrasound in the selected vessels, except the celiac and iliac arteries.Informações em tempo real da direção e tipo de fluxo sanguíneo podem ser obtidas com ultrassonografia com Doppler. Existe na literatura dados relativos a esses parâmetros, em gatos não sedados, obtidos das artérias: aorta, renal, ilíaca e femoral; no entanto não foram encontrados na literatura dados relativos às artérias celíaca e mesentérica cranial. Além disso, ocasionalmente há necessidade de sedar animais inquietos ou agressivos, para que seja possível a realização deste exame. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar os aspectos quantitativos da onda espectral formada pelo fluxo sanguíneo das artérias: celíaca, mesentérica cranial, renal, ilíaca externa, femoral e aorta abdominal de gatos hígidos e compará-los aos obtidos dos mesmos animais submetidos à sedação com midazolam, cetamina e butorfanol. A frequência cardíaca também foi mensurada. Foram avaliados 20 gatos SRD adultos e saudáveis. Os valores encontrados em animais não sedados na artéria celíaca de índice de resistividade foi 0,62 ± 0,10 e índice de pulsatilidade 1,29 ± 0,55, enquanto da artéria mesentérica cranial, 0,68 ± 0,11 e 1,37 ± 0,39, respectivamente. Apesar da frequência cardíaca mais elevada nos animais sedados, não foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significativas dentre os demais parâmetros avaliados, exceto na velocidade diastólica final e velocidade média da artéria celíaca, e índice de resistividade e de pulsatilidade da artéria ilíaca. Dessa forma, foram fornecidos parâmetros dopplervelocimétricos da artéria celíaca e mesentérica cranial e conclui-se que o protocolo utilizado não alterou os valores encontrados por ultrassonografia Doppler nos vasos selecionados, exceto da artéria celíaca e da ilíaca

Perfil metabólico de caprinos parasitados e não parasitados

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Primary splenic torsion associated with accessory spleen in a dog

Background: Primary splenic torsion occurs when there is a splenic vascular pedicle rotation without association of other diseases, as the Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV). Accessory spleen consists in a splenic tissue fraction independent from main organ, caused by a spleen defect in the embryonic development, most remaining asymptomatic and discovered incidentally. They have their own blood supply, which is usually from a branch of the splenic artery. Present report represents a primary splenic torsion with the accessory spleen finding in a dog. Case: A 7-year-old female mongrel was referred to Veterinary Hospital of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, showing pain and firm consistency in the left abdominal region, prostration and inappetence four days before the medical appointment. At the clinical examination, the patient was alert, 7% dehydration, hypocorous mucous membranes, without alteration in lymph nodes, left abdominal pain. Laboratory tests, chest radiographic and abdominal ultrasound was requested. Two images compatible with splenic image were visualized, one with a regular structure without vascularization suggesting splenic torsion and another with homogeneous parenchyma and echogenicity of the normal spleen, with vascularization signal. The animal was referred to the surgical procedure and the anesthetic induction protocol with propofol (6 mg/kg-1) and ketamine hydrochloride (2 mg/kg-1) and maintenance with total intravenous anesthesia with propofol (0.2-0.4 mg/kg-1/min) and lidocaine (2 mg/kg-1), in a semi-closed loop and spontaneous ventilation. The pre-retro-umbilical incision in the ventral midline was performed, and the exploratory celiotomy was done. During the cavity exploring, a small amount of free fluid and a structure compatible with the spleen were observed. It was noted that the splenic vascular pedicle was twisted around its axis and the gastroesplenic and splenocolic ligaments were also involved. The stomach maintained its position, size and vascularization. Thus, an isolated or primary splenic torsion was characterized. The exploratory laparotomy was recommended, and the total splenectomy was the treatment of choice. The accessory spleen did not demonstrate vascular damage; therefore, was advocated the zeal in handling to preserve your integrity. Discussion: Isolated splenic torsion is a rare occurrence in dogs. A retrospective study was performed with 60 dogs presenting with non-traumatic hemoperitoneum, in which only three cases presented splenic torsion. Usually, twisting occurs in large or giant breed dogs with deep chest conformation. The etiology of splenic torsion is not well established. Primary splenic torsion is considered emergency surgery, and the prognosis is considered favorable. The literature shows no relation between the presence of the accessory spleen and the occurrence of primary splenic torsion, but both occur due to congenital defects, both of which may be correlated in this case. The accessory spleen is characterized by a defect in the embryonic formation of the splenic tissue and may be associated with other congenital malformations. It can be concluded that in the primary splenic torsion, early surgical treatment is the most indicated. Total splenectomy was considered adequate, and preservation of the accessory spleen was important due to the possibility of some organ functionality

Primary Splenic Torsion Associated with Accessory Spleen in a Dog

Background: Primary splenic torsion occurs when there is a splenic vascular pedicle rotation without association of other diseases, as the Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV). Accessory spleen consists in a splenic tissue fraction independent from main organ, caused by a spleen defect in the embryonic development, most remaining asymptomatic and discovered incidentally. They have their own blood supply, which is usually from a branch of the splenic artery. Present report represents a primary splenic torsion with the accessory spleen finding in a dog.Case: A 7-year-old female mongrel was referred to Veterinary Hospital of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, showing pain and firm consistency in the left abdominal region, prostration and inappetence four days before the medical appointment. At the clinical examination, the patient was alert, 7% dehydration, hypocorous mucous membranes, without alteration in lymph nodes, left abdominal pain. Laboratory tests, chest radiographic and abdominal ultrasound was requested. Two images compatible with splenic image were visualized, one with a regular structure without vascularization suggesting splenic torsion and another with homogeneous parenchyma and echogenicity of the normal spleen, with vascularization signal. The animal was referred to the surgical procedure and the anesthetic induction protocol with propofol (6 mg.kg -1) and ketamine hydrochloride (2 mg.kg -1) and maintenance with total intravenous anesthesia with propofol (0.2-0.4 mg.kg -1 / min) and lidocaine (2 mg.kg -1), in a semi-closed loop and spontaneous ventilation. The pre-retro-umbilical incision in the ventral midline was performed, and the exploratory celiotomy was done. During the cavity exploring, a small amount of free fluid and a structure compatible with the spleen were observed. It was noted that the splenic vascular pedicle was twisted around its axis and the gastroesplenic and splenocolic ligaments were also involved. The stomach maintained its position, size and vascularization. Thus, an isolated or primary splenic torsion was characterized. The exploratory laparotomy was recommended, and the total splenectomy was the treatment of choice. The accessory spleen did not demonstrate vascular damage; therefore, was advocated the zeal in handling to preserve your integrity.Discussion:  Isolated splenic torsion is a rare occurrence in dogs. A retrospective study was performed with 60 dogs presenting with non-traumatic hemoperitoneum, in which only three cases presented splenic torsion. Usually, twisting occurs in large or giant breed dogs with deep chest conformation. The etiology of splenic torsion is not well established. Primary splenic torsion is considered emergency surgery, and the prognosis is considered favorable. The literature shows no relation between the presence of the accessory spleen and the occurrence of primary splenic torsion, but both occur due to congenital defects, both of which may be correlated in this case. The accessory spleen is characterized by a defect in the embryonic formation of the splenic tissue and may be associated with other congenital malformations. It can be concluded that in the primary splenic torsion, early surgical treatment is the most indicated. Total splenectomy was considered adequate, and preservation of the accessory spleen was important due to the possibility of some organ functionality