Pub Date : 2024-07-26DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1635
Alexandre Thomé da Silva de Almeida, Natália De Fátima Barbosa, Gustavo Mendes Alvarez
Currently, it is known that the population of domestic animals increases exponentially, especially dogs (D.) and cats (C.). Due to the proximity of these animals to humans, the transmission of zoonotic diseases can occur, which are largely caused by ectoparasites, such as fleas and ticks. To this end, effective methods of controlling and preventing parasites are necessary. Thus, the present study aimed to describe the occurrence of ectoparasites in D. and C. in the southern region of Minas Gerais (Brazil), and to understand the knowledge of tutors regarding the main ectoparasites of small animals and their control and prevention methods. It was possible to establish the profile of the 91 tutors who participated in the research through questions that addressed gender, age, education level and city of residence. A total of 181 C. and 260 D. were counted. 49 participants claimed to have only D., 41 only C., and seven had both species. These data highlight the preference for D. in Brazilian territory. Regarding the sex of D., females prevail as the largest uncastrated population, with the prevalence of intact males for C. Regarding the number of animals receiving veterinary care, the total number of responses was 47 for no and 106 for yes. The brown tick was found in 122 animals, the star tick in 54, the flea in 202, myiasis in 45, and 16 tutors responded that they found another type of parasite. Regarding the control of ectoparasites, control is carried out monthly (63 animals), quarterly (91), semi-annually (111), annually (82) or no control is carried out (59). 98 D. and 60 C. receive oral ectoparasiticides, 11 D. and 4 C. used collars, and the use of pipettes occurs in 3 D. and 28 C. 15 tutors do not know which method to use. 13 D. were diagnosed with ehrlichiosis, 3 animals with babesiosis and 10 with other parasitic diseases. Regarding the treatments carried out: 26 tutors stated that they followed the treatment prescribed by the veterinarian, 20 did not know the origin of the prescription and one stated that it was someone else's recommendation. In the end, it is concluded that tutors recognize the risks of disease transmission but know little about zoonoses. Therefore, it is up to health professionals and veterinarians to provide guidance on ectoparasites and their relationship with zoonoses. The occurrence of ectoparasites is frequent but, with proper control, the well-being and health of the animals is guaranteed.
{"title":"Conhecimento dos tutores sobre ectoparasitas em cães e gatos na região do Sul de Minas Gerais","authors":"Alexandre Thomé da Silva de Almeida, Natália De Fátima Barbosa, Gustavo Mendes Alvarez","doi":"10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1635","url":null,"abstract":"Currently, it is known that the population of domestic animals increases exponentially, especially dogs (D.) and cats (C.). Due to the proximity of these animals to humans, the transmission of zoonotic diseases can occur, which are largely caused by ectoparasites, such as fleas and ticks. To this end, effective methods of controlling and preventing parasites are necessary. Thus, the present study aimed to describe the occurrence of ectoparasites in D. and C. in the southern region of Minas Gerais (Brazil), and to understand the knowledge of tutors regarding the main ectoparasites of small animals and their control and prevention methods. It was possible to establish the profile of the 91 tutors who participated in the research through questions that addressed gender, age, education level and city of residence. A total of 181 C. and 260 D. were counted. 49 participants claimed to have only D., 41 only C., and seven had both species. These data highlight the preference for D. in Brazilian territory. Regarding the sex of D., females prevail as the largest uncastrated population, with the prevalence of intact males for C. Regarding the number of animals receiving veterinary care, the total number of responses was 47 for no and 106 for yes. The brown tick was found in 122 animals, the star tick in 54, the flea in 202, myiasis in 45, and 16 tutors responded that they found another type of parasite. Regarding the control of ectoparasites, control is carried out monthly (63 animals), quarterly (91), semi-annually (111), annually (82) or no control is carried out (59). 98 D. and 60 C. receive oral ectoparasiticides, 11 D. and 4 C. used collars, and the use of pipettes occurs in 3 D. and 28 C. 15 tutors do not know which method to use. 13 D. were diagnosed with ehrlichiosis, 3 animals with babesiosis and 10 with other parasitic diseases. Regarding the treatments carried out: 26 tutors stated that they followed the treatment prescribed by the veterinarian, 20 did not know the origin of the prescription and one stated that it was someone else's recommendation. In the end, it is concluded that tutors recognize the risks of disease transmission but know little about zoonoses. Therefore, it is up to health professionals and veterinarians to provide guidance on ectoparasites and their relationship with zoonoses. The occurrence of ectoparasites is frequent but, with proper control, the well-being and health of the animals is guaranteed.","PeriodicalId":20985,"journal":{"name":"Pubvet","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141800174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-25DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1638
Jayne Viscardi Kovalski, Andrieli Balbinot
Renal disease refers to the presence of morphological or functional lesions in one or both kidneys. To diagnose renal alterations, it is necessary to associate clinical evaluation of the patient and perform complementary tests, such as imaging exams, urinalysis, hemogram, and renal biochemistry for adequate diagnosis. The objective of this study was to determine the correlation between ultrasonographic findings suggesting nephropathy and laboratory tests of renal biochemistry (serum urea and creatinine levels), hemogram, urinalysis, and UP/C. Thus, a data survey was conducted through frequency and descriptive analysis to identify the differences, or absence thereof, between these exams. The data collected refer to canine patients who were treated at the UNIGRAN veterinary clinic between January and October 2022. Upon ultrasonographic examination, 164 patients had nephropathy, and 38.41% represented the number of samples evaluated by hemogram, with only 30.15% of these patients showing compatible alterations in both exams. In renal biochemistry, the number of samples represented 34.14%, with 17.85% of these being compatible with the ultrasound examination. In urinalysis, 9.14% represented the number of samples evaluated, while 86.66% showed alterations compatible with the imaging exam. According to the survey conducted in this study, the examination that showed the highest diagnostic accuracy was the ultrasonographic examination. Of the patients who showed abnormalities in ultrasonography and underwent all complementary exams, only 1.2% of the patients had all laboratory tests altered (hemogram, renal biochemistry, urinalysis, and UP/C). Renal ultrasonography and urinalysis were the exams that, when associated, had the highest compatibility in the result.
{"title":"Correlação de diagnóstico ultrassonográfico e exames laboratoriais em cães com alterações sugestivas de nefropatias na clínica veterinária","authors":"Jayne Viscardi Kovalski, Andrieli Balbinot","doi":"10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1638","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1638","url":null,"abstract":"Renal disease refers to the presence of morphological or functional lesions in one or both kidneys. To diagnose renal alterations, it is necessary to associate clinical evaluation of the patient and perform complementary tests, such as imaging exams, urinalysis, hemogram, and renal biochemistry for adequate diagnosis. The objective of this study was to determine the correlation between ultrasonographic findings suggesting nephropathy and laboratory tests of renal biochemistry (serum urea and creatinine levels), hemogram, urinalysis, and UP/C. Thus, a data survey was conducted through frequency and descriptive analysis to identify the differences, or absence thereof, between these exams. The data collected refer to canine patients who were treated at the UNIGRAN veterinary clinic between January and October 2022. Upon ultrasonographic examination, 164 patients had nephropathy, and 38.41% represented the number of samples evaluated by hemogram, with only 30.15% of these patients showing compatible alterations in both exams. In renal biochemistry, the number of samples represented 34.14%, with 17.85% of these being compatible with the ultrasound examination. In urinalysis, 9.14% represented the number of samples evaluated, while 86.66% showed alterations compatible with the imaging exam. According to the survey conducted in this study, the examination that showed the highest diagnostic accuracy was the ultrasonographic examination. Of the patients who showed abnormalities in ultrasonography and underwent all complementary exams, only 1.2% of the patients had all laboratory tests altered (hemogram, renal biochemistry, urinalysis, and UP/C). Renal ultrasonography and urinalysis were the exams that, when associated, had the highest compatibility in the result.","PeriodicalId":20985,"journal":{"name":"Pubvet","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141805774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-24DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1636
Clara Rocha Barreto Corrêa Manhães, Karen Dos Santos Barreto Rangel, C. R. Ruiz-Miranda
Visceral uric gout is a metabolic disorder characterized by the accumulation of urate crystals on the serous surfaces of the coelomic cavity and in the kidneys. In the present study, we describe a case of visceral uric gout in an adult black-fronted piping guan (Aburria jacutinga) under human care. Macroscopic findings showed urate crystals in the mesentery, pericardium, liver, and kidneys. The kidneys were enlarged, and the vessels of the right kidney were congested. Microscopically, we observed the presence of fine crystals with the appearance of "needles". The lesions found are compatible with those previously described in the literature for visceral uric gout syndrome in birds. This is the first report of visceral uric gout in Aburria jacutinga.
{"title":"Gota úrica visceral em uma Aburria jacutinga adulta","authors":"Clara Rocha Barreto Corrêa Manhães, Karen Dos Santos Barreto Rangel, C. R. Ruiz-Miranda","doi":"10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1636","url":null,"abstract":"Visceral uric gout is a metabolic disorder characterized by the accumulation of urate crystals on the serous surfaces of the coelomic cavity and in the kidneys. In the present study, we describe a case of visceral uric gout in an adult black-fronted piping guan (Aburria jacutinga) under human care. Macroscopic findings showed urate crystals in the mesentery, pericardium, liver, and kidneys. The kidneys were enlarged, and the vessels of the right kidney were congested. Microscopically, we observed the presence of fine crystals with the appearance of \"needles\". The lesions found are compatible with those previously described in the literature for visceral uric gout syndrome in birds. This is the first report of visceral uric gout in Aburria jacutinga.","PeriodicalId":20985,"journal":{"name":"Pubvet","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141806333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-22DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1632
A. R. Silvestrini, Ana Paola Cottini Gruenewald, Giovanna Ramos Silvestrini, Isabella Ramos Silvestrini, Marina Reis, Julia Lorenzetti Costa
Persistent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is considered one of the most common congenital heart diseases in dogs. Physiologically, the ductus undergoes occlusion due to hemodynamic and neuro-hormonal processes. When such occlusion does not occur in the postnatal period, PDA is identified. This article aims to highlight the importance of a rigorous clinical examination by reporting a case in which cardiac auscultation performed during the physical examination was the primary diagnostic tool for Persistent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) by identifying the presence of a murmur in a female German Spitz puppy.
{"title":"Exame clínico na persistência do ducto arterioso: Relato de caso","authors":"A. R. Silvestrini, Ana Paola Cottini Gruenewald, Giovanna Ramos Silvestrini, Isabella Ramos Silvestrini, Marina Reis, Julia Lorenzetti Costa","doi":"10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1632","url":null,"abstract":"Persistent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is considered one of the most common congenital heart diseases in dogs. Physiologically, the ductus undergoes occlusion due to hemodynamic and neuro-hormonal processes. When such occlusion does not occur in the postnatal period, PDA is identified. This article aims to highlight the importance of a rigorous clinical examination by reporting a case in which cardiac auscultation performed during the physical examination was the primary diagnostic tool for Persistent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) by identifying the presence of a murmur in a female German Spitz puppy.","PeriodicalId":20985,"journal":{"name":"Pubvet","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141816675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-19DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1631
Renata da Silva Pereira Ormond, Marcelo Alves Herdy, Thereza Christina de Vasconcelos
The objective of this work was to report the cystotomy procedure in a dog, mixed-breed, aged 8 years, treated in São João de Meriti, RJ (Brazil), diagnosed with urinary obstruction. Urolithiasis is defined as a condition that can affect both dogs and cats, being common in small animals. Due to changes in the composition of urine, supersaturation of one or more substances may occur, leading to the precipitation of stones. Anamnesis, clinical signs and complementary exams are necessary to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment indicated in most cases is surgical removal associated with therapeutic measures that help prevent recurrence. The dog was seen at a veterinary clinic in RJ on June 16, 2023, with suspected bladder obstruction. Based on the results of the laboratory tests, the treatment of choice was surgery, and was carried out on June 17, 2023, through cystotomy and supportive medications for the post-operative period such as antibiotic therapy, anti-inflammatories and analgesics. After the end of the medications, the patient returned for evaluation and removal of the stitches, concluding that the cystotomy procedure was effective in the animal's recovery.
{"title":"Bladder urolithiasis in a mixed-breed dog","authors":"Renata da Silva Pereira Ormond, Marcelo Alves Herdy, Thereza Christina de Vasconcelos","doi":"10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1631","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this work was to report the cystotomy procedure in a dog, mixed-breed, aged 8 years, treated in São João de Meriti, RJ (Brazil), diagnosed with urinary obstruction. Urolithiasis is defined as a condition that can affect both dogs and cats, being common in small animals. Due to changes in the composition of urine, supersaturation of one or more substances may occur, leading to the precipitation of stones. Anamnesis, clinical signs and complementary exams are necessary to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment indicated in most cases is surgical removal associated with therapeutic measures that help prevent recurrence. The dog was seen at a veterinary clinic in RJ on June 16, 2023, with suspected bladder obstruction. Based on the results of the laboratory tests, the treatment of choice was surgery, and was carried out on June 17, 2023, through cystotomy and supportive medications for the post-operative period such as antibiotic therapy, anti-inflammatories and analgesics. After the end of the medications, the patient returned for evaluation and removal of the stitches, concluding that the cystotomy procedure was effective in the animal's recovery.","PeriodicalId":20985,"journal":{"name":"Pubvet","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141822286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-19DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1634
E. L. Carvalho, R. L. Santana, R. Rodrigues, Márcia Cristina Dalla Costa, Gerônimo da Silva Cabral, Anelise de Sarges Ramos, Luiz Fernando Moraes Moreira, Maridelzira Betânia Moraes David
Reproductive emergencies frequently occur in routine clinical care for small animals. Dystocia, a reproductive pathology classified as the difficulty in expelling the fetus through the birth canal, is the most common condition in dogs, due to the physiological and anatomical particularities of the species, with its etiology having a wide scope of possibilities, ranging from maternal to fetal, or both. In this work, a literature review and a case report of maternal dystocia in a female dog are presented, seeking to contribute to the literature on the subject, given the importance of this information in the areas of emergency and clinical surgery for dogs and cats, due to the high occurrence of cases in routine veterinary clinics.
{"title":"Emergência obstétrica em cadela doméstica durante uma campanha de esterilização no município de Barcarena, Pará","authors":"E. L. Carvalho, R. L. Santana, R. Rodrigues, Márcia Cristina Dalla Costa, Gerônimo da Silva Cabral, Anelise de Sarges Ramos, Luiz Fernando Moraes Moreira, Maridelzira Betânia Moraes David","doi":"10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1634","url":null,"abstract":"Reproductive emergencies frequently occur in routine clinical care for small animals. Dystocia, a reproductive pathology classified as the difficulty in expelling the fetus through the birth canal, is the most common condition in dogs, due to the physiological and anatomical particularities of the species, with its etiology having a wide scope of possibilities, ranging from maternal to fetal, or both. In this work, a literature review and a case report of maternal dystocia in a female dog are presented, seeking to contribute to the literature on the subject, given the importance of this information in the areas of emergency and clinical surgery for dogs and cats, due to the high occurrence of cases in routine veterinary clinics.","PeriodicalId":20985,"journal":{"name":"Pubvet","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141821136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-19DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1633
M. A. Factori, Daniela Seko Fernandes, Roque Sanchez Costa
To improve productivity, dairy producers are increasingly seeking to improve the productive efficiency of the herd. Therefore, the present study was carried out on a private property in the city of Santo Anastácio, in the region of Presidente Prudente/SP (Brazil), characterized by a milk production system in more concentrated pasture, with supplementation of roughage for the animals in the winter months. 16 lactating cows of the Holstein, Girolanda and crossbred breeds (average weight of 480 kg) were used. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of adding Promixalicin to the diet on the behavior of lactating cows, and on the SCC (Somatic Cell Count) of the animals' milk. The animals were analyzed for 180 days, but Promyxalicin was supplied from the 61st to the 120th experimental day. Animal behavior was observed in relation to head and tail shaking, and animal restlessness due to attacks by ectoparasites (Haematobia irritans, Stomoxys calcitrans and ticks). Monthly SCC measurements were taken of the animals' milk in the first week of each month, throughout the experimental period. It can be inferred that, on the day the Promyxalicin supply began (day 61), the animals showed many stress behaviors such as tail wagging, head shaking and restlessness. Its benefits were significant from the 7th day after using the product (67th day), implying its efficiency for the evaluation of ticks on animals. 15 days after the start of supplying the product (75th experimental day), there was a significant reduction in the number of ticks remaining on the animals. Regarding SCC, the use of Promyxalicin proved to be effective as it significantly improved the animals' SCC within just 30 days of using the product. The use of Promyxalicin for lactating cows improved animal well-being due to the repellence of ectoparasites, and significantly reducing the SCC of the milk, indicating an improvement in animal performance, mainly due to the improvement of conditions for increased milk production.
{"title":"Assessment of SCC and behaviors of dairy cows fed with Promyxalicin","authors":"M. A. Factori, Daniela Seko Fernandes, Roque Sanchez Costa","doi":"10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1633","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n08e1633","url":null,"abstract":"To improve productivity, dairy producers are increasingly seeking to improve the productive efficiency of the herd. Therefore, the present study was carried out on a private property in the city of Santo Anastácio, in the region of Presidente Prudente/SP (Brazil), characterized by a milk production system in more concentrated pasture, with supplementation of roughage for the animals in the winter months. 16 lactating cows of the Holstein, Girolanda and crossbred breeds (average weight of 480 kg) were used. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of adding Promixalicin to the diet on the behavior of lactating cows, and on the SCC (Somatic Cell Count) of the animals' milk. The animals were analyzed for 180 days, but Promyxalicin was supplied from the 61st to the 120th experimental day. Animal behavior was observed in relation to head and tail shaking, and animal restlessness due to attacks by ectoparasites (Haematobia irritans, Stomoxys calcitrans and ticks). Monthly SCC measurements were taken of the animals' milk in the first week of each month, throughout the experimental period. It can be inferred that, on the day the Promyxalicin supply began (day 61), the animals showed many stress behaviors such as tail wagging, head shaking and restlessness. Its benefits were significant from the 7th day after using the product (67th day), implying its efficiency for the evaluation of ticks on animals. 15 days after the start of supplying the product (75th experimental day), there was a significant reduction in the number of ticks remaining on the animals. Regarding SCC, the use of Promyxalicin proved to be effective as it significantly improved the animals' SCC within just 30 days of using the product. The use of Promyxalicin for lactating cows improved animal well-being due to the repellence of ectoparasites, and significantly reducing the SCC of the milk, indicating an improvement in animal performance, mainly due to the improvement of conditions for increased milk production.","PeriodicalId":20985,"journal":{"name":"Pubvet","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141822008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-07DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n06e1614
Marcela Pedrosa Oliveira, Helius Otoniel Oliveira de Carvalho, Isael de Sousa Sá, Luís Miguel Martins Arrais, Kennya Cristina Damasceno de Jesus, Raul Martins Parente Waisbich, Isabella Rego de Siqueira
Chromium picolinate is a compound used by diabetics to increase glucose tolerance, potentializing the role of insulin on the cell, and it is a medication used only via medical prescription to diabetic patients or people with difficulty keeping their glucose levels under control, also affecting their appetite. Our objective is to report on the case of a Shih Tzu dog, approximately two years old, brought to the Criar 24h Veterinary Hospital after accidentally ingesting high quantities of the medication. The animal had low glucose levels, fever, seizures, spasms, anal bleeding and hematemesis. The patient died, and the treatment could not be completed.
{"title":"Accidental ingestion of chromium picolinate by dog","authors":"Marcela Pedrosa Oliveira, Helius Otoniel Oliveira de Carvalho, Isael de Sousa Sá, Luís Miguel Martins Arrais, Kennya Cristina Damasceno de Jesus, Raul Martins Parente Waisbich, Isabella Rego de Siqueira","doi":"10.31533/pubvet.v18n06e1614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n06e1614","url":null,"abstract":"Chromium picolinate is a compound used by diabetics to increase glucose tolerance, potentializing the role of insulin on the cell, and it is a medication used only via medical prescription to diabetic patients or people with difficulty keeping their glucose levels under control, also affecting their appetite. Our objective is to report on the case of a Shih Tzu dog, approximately two years old, brought to the Criar 24h Veterinary Hospital after accidentally ingesting high quantities of the medication. The animal had low glucose levels, fever, seizures, spasms, anal bleeding and hematemesis. The patient died, and the treatment could not be completed.","PeriodicalId":20985,"journal":{"name":"Pubvet","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141374101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-07DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n06e1609
Mauricio Carneiro Aquino, Moyses Serpa
In the context of a small animal veterinary clinic in Maceió, Alagoas (Brazil), it is observed that most cases of intoxication result from contact with pesticides or improper ingestion of medications. In a remarkable episode in 2017, we treated a 13-year-old female Cane Corso dog presenting severe symptoms of intoxication. Electrocardiographic analysis was crucial in identifying the cause of the symptoms, which was suspected to be poisoning by Rhinella marina, also known as Bufo marinus, or locally as the Cururu frog. Confirmation of the diagnosis came days later, with the discovery of a Rhinella marina carcass near the animal's living area. Bufotoxin, the main component of the venom, had a significant impact on the dog's cardiac receptors, altering the electrocardiogram and inducing a sinus rhythm with ventricular fascicular tachycardia for an extended period. Such toxins, including bufadienolides and bufotoxins, act similarly to digitalis, blocking the sodium and potassium pump of cardiac cells. Rhinella marina, an amphibian native to Central and South America, belongs to a genus with hundreds of species and is widely distributed throughout Brazil. Although there is no national statistical data on its occurrence, zootoxins, including toad venom, are responsible for 2.4% of animal intoxications in Italy. Treatment consisted of fluid therapy and intravenous administration of lidocaine to normalize the heart rhythm. After three days of hospitalization with intensive treatment, the dog was discharged with a normalized electrocardiogram.
{"title":"Clinical care and treatment of a dog intoxicated by frog (Rhinella marina) poison","authors":"Mauricio Carneiro Aquino, Moyses Serpa","doi":"10.31533/pubvet.v18n06e1609","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v18n06e1609","url":null,"abstract":"In the context of a small animal veterinary clinic in Maceió, Alagoas (Brazil), it is observed that most cases of intoxication result from contact with pesticides or improper ingestion of medications. In a remarkable episode in 2017, we treated a 13-year-old female Cane Corso dog presenting severe symptoms of intoxication. Electrocardiographic analysis was crucial in identifying the cause of the symptoms, which was suspected to be poisoning by Rhinella marina, also known as Bufo marinus, or locally as the Cururu frog. Confirmation of the diagnosis came days later, with the discovery of a Rhinella marina carcass near the animal's living area. Bufotoxin, the main component of the venom, had a significant impact on the dog's cardiac receptors, altering the electrocardiogram and inducing a sinus rhythm with ventricular fascicular tachycardia for an extended period. Such toxins, including bufadienolides and bufotoxins, act similarly to digitalis, blocking the sodium and potassium pump of cardiac cells. Rhinella marina, an amphibian native to Central and South America, belongs to a genus with hundreds of species and is widely distributed throughout Brazil. Although there is no national statistical data on its occurrence, zootoxins, including toad venom, are responsible for 2.4% of animal intoxications in Italy. Treatment consisted of fluid therapy and intravenous administration of lidocaine to normalize the heart rhythm. After three days of hospitalization with intensive treatment, the dog was discharged with a normalized electrocardiogram.","PeriodicalId":20985,"journal":{"name":"Pubvet","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141372837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-06DOI: 10.31533/pubvet.v18n06e1613
Cláudia de Araújo Prado Stamato Fonseca, Adalberto do Carmo Braga von Ancken, Adalberto do Carmo Braga von Ancken
Mammary hyperplasia is a benign proliferation of the epithelial and mesenchymal stroma of the mammary glands. This condition can be caused by the increase of progesterone hormone circulation. This study reports the case of a Pitbull breed female that has presented clinical symptoms of mammary and cystic hyperplasia five months after the weaning of her eight offspring. The cytological test of the dog's breasts with puncture with a thin needle has confirmed mastitis. The histopathological test demonstrated mammary hyperplasia with ductal fibrosis and cystic area in the right breast M5R (right breast). Initially, the homeopathic treatment was established with the prescription of Bryonia alba 6cH, Phytolacca decandra6cH and Arnica montana 30cH. On the fifth day of such treatment, the complete resolution of the inflammatory condition of the left mammary chain (ML) was achieved. The right mammary chain (MR) demonstrated the resolution of M1 to M4, yet with a persistence of a focal inflammatory area in the right M5 (M5R). In order to continue the treatment of the inflammatory residue in M5R, Calcarea fluorica 9cH was added on the tenth day of treatment, in addition to the other mentioned homeopathic medications. The treatment period lasted 45 days, being proved effective for the left breast, and resolved 90% of the inflammatory condition in the right breast, from M1 to M4. After this period, the animal underwent mammary biopsy of M5R, in a unilateral mastectomy procedure. It was concluded that the chosen homeopathic medication is a possibility for the treatment of mammary and cystic hyperplasia in dogs.
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