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Emergências obstétricas são comuns na rotina clínica de cães e gatos. Dentre as emergências obstétricas uma das mais importantes é a distocia. De modo geral, a distocia ocorre quando há falha no momento do parto ou na expulsão do feto, sendo que a causa mais comum de distocia nas duas espécies é a inércia uterina primária. Outra emergência obstétrica de ocorrência frequente em cadelas e gatas é a piometra. Esta doença é uma infecção que ocorre no útero, causada por alterações hormonais na fase do diestro dos animais. As duas enfermidades (distocia e piometra) podem ter o envolvimento de anticoncepcionais, tanto nas cadelas como nas gatas. Em relação ao tratamento, na maioria das vezes, as distocias em cadelas e gatas são abordadas por meio da realização de cesarianas. Em piometra, a terapêutica mais efetiva é a realização de ovariohisterectomia. Neste estudo, 43 cadelas e 20 gatas com emergências obstétricas foram monitoradas durante 90 dias. Entre as cadelas, 29 (67,44%; 29/43) apresentaram piometra e 13 (30,23%; 13/43) distocia. Além disso, uma cadela apresentou prolapso vaginal. Entre as gatas, 13 apresentaram distocia (65%; 13/20) e sete (35%; 7/20) piometra. Algumas dessas emergências obstétricas foram relacionadas ao uso de anticoncepcional. Assim, os clínicos veterinários devem desencorajar esta prática e incentivar a castração das fêmeas.

Obstetric emergencies are common in the clinical routine of dogs and cats. One of the most important obstetric emergencies is dystocia. In general, dystocia occurs when there is a failure at the parturition time or expulsion of the fetus, and the most common cause of dystocia in both species is primary uterine inertia. Another frequently occurring obstetric emergency in bitches and cats is piometra. This disease is an infection that occurs in the uterus caused by hormonal changes in the diestrus phase of animals. In both diseases (dystocia and pyometra), contraceptives can be involved in female dogs and cats. Regarding the treatment, most of the time, dystocias in bitches and cats are addressed through cesarean sections. In pyometra, the most effective therapy is to perform ovariohysterectomy. In the present study, 43 female dogs and 20 female cats with emergency obstetric were monitored during 90 days. Among bitches, 29 (67.44%; 29/43) had pyometra, and 13 (30.23%; 13/43) showed dystocia. In addition, one female dog presented vaginal prolapse. Among the cats, 13 had dystocia (65%; 13/20) and seven (35%; 7/20) pyometra. Some of these obstetric emergencies were related to contraceptive use. Thus, veterinary clinicians must discourage this practice and encourage the neutering of females.

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Morphological features are essential to assess neonates' viability. In order to characterize the morphology and biometry of newborn agouti, 36 animals born at 103 days of gestation under human care in Teresina-PI, Brazil were evaluated. After birth, the newborns were weighed on digital precision scales, measured with a flexible tape measure and their external morphology was assessed. The animals observed had coat color trait of adults, open eyes, hairs in the nasal region and four incisor teeth. The forelimbs had developed four digits and the hind limbs three digits, with white edged claws and a short hairless tail. The following were observed: weight of 144.58 ± 33.39g and lengths: crown-rump 14.73 ± 1.82cm, total 19.88 ± 1.52cm, head to tail 16.95 ± 1.55cm, head 7.33 ± 0.59cm, thoracic girth 11.78 ± 1.36cm, abdominal girth 10.73 ± 1.21cm, tail length 1.18 ± 0.25cm, eye diameter 1.27 ± 0.27cm and ear length 0.21 ± 0.35cm. The agoutis presented morphological maturity at birth with external morphology very similar to that of the adult animals. Most of the births in this species are the double type and newborns that weigh more than 90g have better chances of survival in captivity.

As características morfológicas são essenciais para avaliar a viabilidade dos neonatos. Para caracterizar a morfologia e biometria de cutias recém-nascidas, foram avaliados 36 animais nascidos aos 103 dias de gestação sob cuidados em Teresina-PI, Brasil. Após o nascimento, os recém-nascidos foram pesados em balança digital de precisão, medidos com fita métrica flexível e avaliada sua morfologia externa. Os animais observados apresentavam traço de pelagem de adultos, olhos abertos, pelos na região nasal e quatro dentes incisivos. Os membros anteriores desenvolveram quatro dedos e os membros posteriores três, com garras brancas afiadas e uma cauda curta e sem pêlos. Foram observados: peso de 144,58 ± 33,39g e comprimentos: garupa 14,73 ± 1,82cm, total 19,88 ± 1,52cm, cabeça a cauda 16,95 ± 1,55cm, cabeça 7,33 ± 0,59cm, perímetro torácico 11,78 ± 1,36cm, abdominal perímetro 10,73 ± 1,21 cm, comprimento da cauda 1,18 ± 0,25 cm, diâmetro do olho 1,27 ± 0,27 cm e comprimento da orelha 0,21 ± 0,35 cm. As cutias apresentaram maturidade morfológica ao nascimento com morfologia externa muito semelhante à dos animais adultos. A maioria dos nascimentos nesta espécie são do tipo duplo e recém-nascidos que pesam mais de 90g têm melhores chances de sobrevivência sob cuidados humanos.

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Emergências reprodutivas, como as piometras e distocias, são frequentes na rotina clínica de cadelas e gatas. A distocia ocorre quando há falha no momento do parto ou na expulsão do feto e sua causa mais comum, nas duas espécies, é a inércia uterina primária. A piometra é uma infecção que ocorre no útero, causada por alterações hormonais na fase do diestro dos animais. As duas enfermidades (distocia e piometra) podem ter o envolvimento de anticoncepcionais, tanto nas cadelas como nas gatas. Na maioria das vezes, as distocias, em cadelas e gatas, é abordada por meio da realização de cesarianas, enquanto para a piometra, a terapêutica mais efetiva é a realização de ovariohisterectomia. Desta forma, tendo em vista a deficiência na quantificação de emergências reprodutivas obstétricas em cadelas e gatas diagnosticadas em serviços veterinários do Brasil, este trabalho teve como objetivo relatar os achados obtidos através do monitoramento, durante 90 dias, de 43 cadelas e 20 gatas com emergências reprodutivas. Dentre as cadelas, 29 (67,44%; 29/43) apresentaram piometra, 13 (30,23%; 13/43) distocia e 1 prolápso vaginal. Dentre as gatas, 13 (65%; 13/20) apresentaram distocia e sete (35%; 7/20) piometra. Algumas das emergências reprodutivas foram relacionadas ao uso de anticoncepcional. Assim, os clínicos veterinários devem desencorajar esta prática e incentivar a castração das fêmeas.

Reproductive emergencies, such as pyometras and dystocias, are frequent in the clinical routine of female dogs and cats. Dystocia occurs when there is a failure during delivery or expulsion of the fetus, and its most common cause, in both species, is primary uterine inertia. Pyometra is an infection that occurs in the uterus caused by hormonal changes in the diestrous phase of animals. In both diseases (dystocia and pyometra), contraceptives can be involved in both female dogs and cats. Most of the time, dystocias, in female dogs and cats, is addressed through cesarean sections, while in pyometra, the most effective therapy is to perform ovariohysterectomy. Thus, given the deficiency in the quantification of obstetric reproductive emergencies in female dogs and cats diagnosed in veterinary services in Brazil, this study aimed to report the findings obtained by monitoring 43 female dogs and 20 female cats with reproductive emergencies for 90 days. Among bitches, 29 (67.44%; 29/43) presented pyometra, 13 (30.23%; 13/43) showed dystocia, and 1 had vaginal prolapse. Among the cats, 13 presented dystocia (65%; 13/20), and 7 (35%; 7/20) showed pyometra. Some reproductive emergencies were related to contraceptive use. Thus, veterinary clinicians must discourage this practice and encourage the castration of females

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Background: Anophthalmia refers to the complete absence of an eyeball. It is a very rare congenital condition that affects all breeds of dogs, which may be unilateral or bilateral. Anophthalmia results from a severe developmental deficiency in the primitive forebrain, prior to the formation of the optic sulcus. This condition has a complex etiology, and chromosomal, monogenic, and environmental causes have already been identified. There might be an association between anophthalmia and other congenital abnormalities. This case report aimed to report the case of a male dog with bilateral anophthalmia associated with penile malformation. Case: A 3-year-old male mongrel dog was evaluated in a clinical consultation at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI) - Teresina - Brazil, with signs of anemia and diarrhea. His vaccinations were not up to date (multiple and anti-rabies), presented ectoparasites (ticks), and showed inappetence. The owner reported that the animal was blind from birth, was already well adapted to its environment, had the company of other animals, and had no access to the street. On clinical examination, the animal had a good body score. The eyelids were bilaterally present with normally developed eyelashes. Both the head and face had a symmetrical appearance, without structural abnormalities, and the palpebral fissures were narrow. When opening the eyelids manually, the presence of the conjunctiva was observed bilaterally, the orbits were shallow, and neither orbit contained the eyeball. Further inspection with an ophthalmic clinical flashlight did not reveal any other ocular structures. The initial diagnosis was suggestive of bilateral anophthalmia. Ultrasound examination of the ocular region confirmed the presence of bilateral anophthalmia. A general physical examination revealed a malformed penis with a persistent penile frenulum. Regarding systemic clinical signs (apathy, inappetence, diarrhea, and anemia), clinical and laboratory examinations led to the suspicion of verminosis. Discussion: The dog in this report had a good body score; however, this type of malformation can generate non-viable puppies. Anophthalmia is an extremely rare congenital ocular malformation, both in humans and companion animals, in which there are no ocular structures in the orbits, and these structures (orbits) in affected individuals are generally small and shallow, as seen in the dog in this report. Ultrasonographic examination confirmed the bilateral anophthalmic condition, being the most accurate method of diagnosing this congenital condition. The animal in this report presented with anophthalmia associated with penile malformation. This type of association until this case report has only been described in humans and mice, and is probably caused by a mutation in the SOX2 gene, which is responsible for the protein of the same name, which makes the maturation of ocular tissues in the primitive forebrain. Thus, it is likely that such congenital alterations are the cause of the malformations observed in this animal. Maternal vitamin A deficiency, a factor known to cause ocular malformations, may also be involved in the etiology of congenital diseases. Nutritional imbalances in dogs are common in the animal's region of origin The dog in this report had a normal life. Although it is a condition that causes blindness, dogs can have a normal life and welfare, even with bilateral anophthalmia.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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).[...]

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Background: Otohematoma or aural hematoma in dogs is blood pooling within the ear cartilage plate, and stems from several causes (ear infections, ectoparasites and others). The formation of hematoma is by vascular injury, causing bleeding, generated by self-injury. This disease occurs especially in dogs of pendulous ears, and the concave surface of the ear is considered as the most frequent. The therapy to correct the lesion can be a clinical procedure; however, surgical drainage is the treatment of choice. This work aims to record the epidemiological aspects related to aural hematoma in dogs, as well as classify such patients as to the physical condition and anesthetic risk. Materials, Methods & Results: Twenty five dogs with aural hematoma submitted to surgical procedure were followed. During the data collection period (seven months), surgery to correct aural hematoma represented 19% of surgeries performed in dogs (total of surgeries: 474). The percentage of canine breeds affected was: mixed breed (64%; 16/25), german shepherd (24%; 6/25), labrador (4%; 1/25), waimaraner (4%; 1/25) and daschund (4%; 1/25). Most occurrences were observed in females aged 3-12 years. Most of the animals showed only one pina affected (96%; 24/25), and 52% (13/25) had hematoma in the right and 44% (11/25) in the left ear. Some of the patients had no hematologic abnormalities (48%; 12/25) [...](AU)

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Background: Otohematoma or aural hematoma in dogs is blood pooling within the ear cartilage plate, and stems from several causes (ear infections, ectoparasites and others). The formation of hematoma is by vascular injury, causing bleeding, generated by self-injury. This disease occurs especially in dogs of pendulous ears, and the concave surface of the ear is considered as the most frequent. The therapy to correct the lesion can be a clinical procedure; however, surgical drainage is the treatment of choice. This work aims to record the epidemiological aspects related to aural hematoma in dogs, as well as classify such patients as to the physical condition and anesthetic risk. Materials, Methods & Results: Twenty five dogs with aural hematoma submitted to surgical procedure were followed. During the data collection period (seven months), surgery to correct aural hematoma represented 19% of surgeries performed in dogs (total of surgeries: 474). The percentage of canine breeds affected was: mixed breed (64%; 16/25), german shepherd (24%; 6/25), labrador (4%; 1/25), waimaraner (4%; 1/25) and daschund (4%; 1/25). Most occurrences were observed in females aged 3-12 years. Most of the animals showed only one pina affected (96%; 24/25), and 52% (13/25) had hematoma in the right and 44% (11/25) in the left ear. Some of the patients had no hematologic abnormalities (48%; 12/25) [...]

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Farmacodermia é uma reação de hipersensibilidade a um fármaco a qual pode se manifestar por meiode reações cutâneas comumente associadas a sinais sistêmicos. Relata-se a ocorrência de um caso defarmacodermia em uma cadela sem raça definida de dois anos de idade atendida em um Hospital VeterinárioUniversitário apresentando uma dermatite exsudativa caracterizada por vesículas, eritema e prurido na região dorso-lombar. O tratamento consistiu em antibioticoterapia com cefalexina durante 20 dias com remissão do quadro. Após quatro meses, em nova consulta, o animal apresentava lesõescutâneas extensas semelhantes a queimaduras. Amostras teciduais foram colhidas por meio de biópsiacutânea incisional. Cultura e antibiograma da secreção cutânea exsudativa, hemograma completo, bioquímica sérica (uréia e creatinina) e urinálise também foram solicitados. O animal foi encaminhado aocentro cirúrgico para debridagem das lesões cutâneas e prescrito ciprofloxacina, limpeza diária da pelecom permanganato de potássio, prednisona e omeprazol. Após dez dias de alta, observou-se regressãosignificativa das lesões cutâneas e, seguidos quatro meses de tratamento, o animal estava completamenterestabelecido. (AU)

Pharmacodermia is a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug which can be manifested by skin reactionscommonly associated with systemic signs. We report the occurrence of an event of adverse drug reactionsin a mongrel bitch two years old treated at a University Veterinary Hospital showing an exudative dermatitis characterized by vesicles, erythema and itching in the area back injury. Treatment consisted of antibiotic therapy with cephalexin for 20 days with remission clinic. After four monthsin new query, the animal had extensive skin injuries similar to burns. Tissue samples were collected by incisional skin biopsy. Culture and antobiogram of the skin secretion exudative, complete blood count, serum biochemistry (urea and creatinine) and urinalysis were requested. The animal was taken to the operating room for debridagem cutaneous and prescribed ciprofloxacin, daily cleaning of skin with potassium permanganate, prednisone and omeprazole. After ten days of high, there was a significant regression of cutaneous lesions and followed four months of treatment, the animal wasfully restored. (AU)

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Farmacodermia é uma reação de hipersensibilidade a um fármaco a qual pode se manifestar por meiode reações cutâneas comumente associadas a sinais sistêmicos. Relata-se a ocorrência de um caso defarmacodermia em uma cadela sem raça definida de dois anos de idade atendida em um Hospital VeterinárioUniversitário apresentando uma dermatite exsudativa caracterizada por vesículas, eritema e prurido na região dorso-lombar. O tratamento consistiu em antibioticoterapia com cefalexina durante 20 dias com remissão do quadro. Após quatro meses, em nova consulta, o animal apresentava lesõescutâneas extensas semelhantes a queimaduras. Amostras teciduais foram colhidas por meio de biópsiacutânea incisional. Cultura e antibiograma da secreção cutânea exsudativa, hemograma completo, bioquímica sérica (uréia e creatinina) e urinálise também foram solicitados. O animal foi encaminhado aocentro cirúrgico para debridagem das lesões cutâneas e prescrito ciprofloxacina, limpeza diária da pelecom permanganato de potássio, prednisona e omeprazol. Após dez dias de alta, observou-se regressãosignificativa das lesões cutâneas e, seguidos quatro meses de tratamento, o animal estava completamenterestabelecido.

Pharmacodermia is a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug which can be manifested by skin reactionscommonly associated with systemic signs. We report the occurrence of an event of adverse drug reactionsin a mongrel bitch two years old treated at a University Veterinary Hospital showing an exudative dermatitis characterized by vesicles, erythema and itching in the area back injury. Treatment consisted of antibiotic therapy with cephalexin for 20 days with remission clinic. After four monthsin new query, the animal had extensive skin injuries similar to burns. Tissue samples were collected by incisional skin biopsy. Culture and antobiogram of the skin secretion exudative, complete blood count, serum biochemistry (urea and creatinine) and urinalysis were requested. The animal was taken to the operating room for debridagem cutaneous and prescribed ciprofloxacin, daily cleaning of skin with potassium permanganate, prednisone and omeprazole. After ten days of high, there was a significant regression of cutaneous lesions and followed four months of treatment, the animal wasfully restored.

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Os estudos sobre o motivo de eutanásia em centros de controle de zoonoses no Brasil são escassos. Foi realizada uma análise do relatório anual de 2006 na Gerência de Zoonoses (GEZOON) do município de Teresina (PI), com o objetivo de identificar quais os motivos da eutanásia de animais domésticos e o custo referente a este procedimento. Em 2006, 9.278 animais sofreram eutanásia, sendo que 91,9% (8.528) eram cães e 8% (750) gatos. A maioria dos animais que sofreram eutanásia foi proveniente de entrega voluntária. A entrega voluntária no GEZOON provém de proprietários que não querem mais permanecer com seus animais por motivos diversos. Tais eutanásias tiveram um alto custo para o contribuinte, o que pode inviabilizar o serviço. Nesse contexto, é urgente a adoção de medidas voltadas para a promoção da guarda responsável, como meio racional do uso dos recursos da saúde e controle das zoonoses endêmicas no município de Teresina. Além disso, o processo educativo deve também dedicar atenção para a questão ética de bem-estar animal.

Studies on the cause of euthanasia in animal disease control centers in Brazil are scarce. An analysis of the 2006 Annual Report on Zoonosis Management (GEZOON) in the city of Teresina (PI), in order to identify the reasons for euthanasia of domestic animals and the cost related to this procedure. In 2006, 9,278 animals were euthanized and 91.9% (8,528) were dogs and 8% (750) cats. Most euthanized animals were from voluntary surrender. The voluntary surrender in GEZOON comes from owners who no longer want to keep their pets for various reasons. Euthanasia had a high cost to taxpayers who can preclude the service. In this context, it is urgent to adopt measures that promote responsible ownership as a means of rational use of health resources and control of endemic zoonosis in the city of Teresina. Moreover, the educational process should also give attention to the ethical issue of animal welfare.

Los estudios sobre el motivo de eutanasia en centros de control de zoonosis en Brasil son escasos. Se realizó un análisis del informe anual de 2006 en la Gerencia de Zoonosis (GEZOON) del municipio de Teresina (PI), con el objetivo de identificar cuales los motivos de la eutanasia de animales domésticos y el costo referente a este procedimiento. En 2006, 9.278 animales sufrieron eutanasia, siendo que 91,9% (8.528) eran perros y 8% (750 gatos). La mayoría de los animales que sufrieron eutanasia fue proveniente de entrega voluntaria. La entrega voluntaria en el GEZOON viene de propietarios que no quieren más permanecer con sus animales por motivos diversos. Tales eutanasias tuvieron un alto costo para el contribuyente, lo que puede inviabilizar el trabajo. Por lo tanto, se hace urgente la adopción de medidas vueltas para la promoción de guardia responsable, como medio racional de uso de los recursos de salud y control de las zoonosis endémicas en el municipio de Teresina. Además, el proceso educativo debe también dedicar atención a la cuestión ética de bienestar del animal.

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Os estudos sobre o motivo de eutanásia em centros de controle de zoonoses no Brasil são escassos. Foi realizadauma análise do relatório anual de 2006 na Gerência de Zoonoses (GEZOON) do município de Teresina (PI), com o objetivode identificar quais os motivos da eutanásia de animais domésticos e o custo referente a este procedimento. Em 2006, 9.278animais sofreram eutanásia, sendo que 91,9% (8.528) eram cães e 8% (750) gatos. A maioria dos animais que sofreram eu-tanásia foi proveniente de entrega voluntária. A entrega voluntária no GEZOON provém de proprietários que não queremmais permanecer com seus animais por motivos diversos. Tais eutanásias tiveram um alto custo para o contribuinte, o quepode inviabilizar o serviço. Nesse contexto, é urgente a adoção de medidas voltadas para a promoção da guarda responsável,como meio racional do uso dos recursos da saúde e controle das zoonoses endêmicas no município de Teresina. Além disso,o processo educativo deve também dedicar atenção para a questão ética de bem-estar animal.(AU)

Studies on the cause of euthanasia in animal disease control centers in Brazil are scarce. An analysis of the2006 Annual Report on Zoonosis Management (GEZOON) in the city of Teresina (PI), in order to identify the reasons foreuthanasia of domestic animals and the cost related to this procedure. In 2006, 9,278 animals were euthanized and 91.9%(8,528) were dogs and 8% (750) cats. Most euthanized animals were from voluntary surrender. The voluntary surrender inGEZOON comes from owners who no longer want to keep their pets for various reasons. Euthanasia had a high cost to tax-payers who can preclude the service. In this context, it is urgent to adopt measures that promote responsible ownership as ameans of rational use of health resources and control of endemic zoonosis in the city of Teresina. Moreover, the educationalprocess should also give attention to the ethical issue of animal welfare.(AU)

Los estudios sobre el motivo de eutanasia en centros de control de zoonosis en Brasil son escasos. Se realizóun análisis del informe anual de 2006 en la Gerencia de Zoonosis (GEZOON) del municipio de Teresina (PI), con el objetivode identificar cuales los motivos de la eutanasia de animales domésticos y el costo referente a este procedimiento. En 2006,9.278 animales sufrieron eutanasia, siendo que 91,9% (8.528) eran perros y 8% (750 gatos). La mayoría de los animales quesufrieron eutanasia fue proveniente de entrega voluntaria. La entrega voluntaria en el GEZOON viene de propietarios que noquieren más permanecer con sus animales por motivos diversos. Tales eutanasias tuvieron un alto costo para el contribuyente,lo que puede inviabilizar el trabajo. Por lo tanto, se hace urgente la adopción de medidas vueltas para la promoción de guardiaresponsable, como medio racional de uso de los recursos de salud y control de las zoonosis endémicas en el municipio deTeresina. Además, el proceso educativo debe también dedicar atención a la cuestión ética de bienestar del animal.(AU)

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