Pectus carinatum em felino / Pectus carinatum in a cat

Background: Pectus are congenital sternal deformities considered rare in small animals, and they are divided into twotypes. Pectus excavatum causes a concave aspect in the ventral portion of the animals thorax, which is known as “funnelchest,” while pectus carinatum produces a convex appearance and is therefore called “pigeon chest.” The etiology of theseanomalies has not yet been fully elucidated, but it is assumed that there is genetic involvement. The diagnosis is basedon clinical examination and is confirmed by thoracic radiography. This report describes a case of pectus carinatum in aone-month-old domestic cat.Case: An unspayed female domestic cat, about one month old, weighing 0.1 kg, was admitted to the Veterinary Hospital ofthe Federal University of Piauí (UFPI). When her history was taken, her owner reported that he had rescued the animal theprevious day and noticed that showed difficulty breathing, so naturally worming and vaccination were not reported. Uponphysical examination, the patient showed an abdominal breathing pattern, severe dyspnea, pale mucosa, nasal discharge,apathy, poor nutritional status (body score 1), signs of apparent dehydration and a temperature of 38.5ºC. Palpation revealedincreased volume in the thoracic region. X-rays were ordered due to suspicion of diaphragmatic injury. The chest X-rayreport indicated ventral segment displacement of the 4th to the 8th sternebra, with accommodation of the cardiac silhouettein the right lateral, left lateral and dorsoventral projections, suggesting pectus carinatum. Pulmonary radiodensity wasalso augmented, with greater intensity in the right middle lobe, an alveolar pattern, radiographic signs suggestive of aninfectious process (pneumonia), and pulmonary hyperinflation. A qualitative analysis revealed cardiac silhouette whosedimensions showed no radiographic evidence of alterations at the moment of the examination. The diaphragmatic domewas intact...(AU)

Encefalite parasitária em cadela / Parasitic encephalitis in a bitch

Background: Encephalitis is common in most inflammatory and infectious diseases of the central nervous system, andbacterial and viral pathogens, protozoa, fungi, and erythematous parasites are recognized as etiological agents. Clinicalsigns vary according to the anatomical location and severity of the inflammation. Some parasites may undergo aberrantmigration into the brain of dogs and cats, which is are considered a rare clinical phenomenon. This case report describesthe occurrence of parasitic encephalitis in a mixed breed bitch about 4 year-old.Case: A mixed breed bitch, about 4 year-old, rescued from the street with weakness of the pelvic limbs, was treated at theVeterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Piauí - UFPI. After A clinical and neurological examination, the patientwas hospitalized for diagnosis, treatment, confirmation and follow-up of her clinical evolution. Complementary tests wereperformed to evaluate her general condition, given her unknown history because she was a rescue dog. Complete blood count(CBC), hemoparasite screening, biochemical function (urea, creatinine, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, albuminand globulin), abdominal and pelvic ultrasound, serological and parasitological tests for leishmaniasis, distemper antigenand ehrlichiosis antibody detection tests were performed, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was collected for analysis. TheCBC revealed normocytic hypochromic anemia and thrombocytopenia. Biochemical functions were within normal limits,except for alanine aminotransferase (ALT), which was slightly low. The ultrasound examination showed splenomegaly.The canine distemper, ehrlichiosis and leishmaniasis tests were negative. The results of the CSF analysis revealed the presence of spherical structures compatible with parasitic cysts, suggestive of Echinococcus granulosus. After the laboratorydiagnosis of parasitic encephalitis, the animal was treated with prednisolone...(AU)

Encefalite parasitária em cadela / Parasitic encephalitis in a bitch

Background: Encephalitis is common in most inflammatory and infectious diseases of the central nervous system, andbacterial and viral pathogens, protozoa, fungi, and erythematous parasites are recognized as etiological agents. Clinicalsigns vary according to the anatomical location and severity of the inflammation. Some parasites may undergo aberrantmigration into the brain of dogs and cats, which is are considered a rare clinical phenomenon. This case report describesthe occurrence of parasitic encephalitis in a mixed breed bitch about 4 year-old.Case: A mixed breed bitch, about 4 year-old, rescued from the street with weakness of the pelvic limbs, was treated at theVeterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Piauí - UFPI. After A clinical and neurological examination, the patientwas hospitalized for diagnosis, treatment, confirmation and follow-up of her clinical evolution. Complementary tests wereperformed to evaluate her general condition, given her unknown history because she was a rescue dog. Complete blood count(CBC), hemoparasite screening, biochemical function (urea, creatinine, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, albuminand globulin), abdominal and pelvic ultrasound, serological and parasitological tests for leishmaniasis, distemper antigenand ehrlichiosis antibody detection tests were performed, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was collected for analysis. TheCBC revealed normocytic hypochromic anemia and thrombocytopenia. Biochemical functions were within normal limits,except for alanine aminotransferase (ALT), which was slightly low. The ultrasound examination showed splenomegaly.The canine distemper, ehrlichiosis and leishmaniasis tests were negative. The results of the CSF analysis revealed the presence of spherical structures compatible with parasitic cysts, suggestive of Echinococcus granulosus. After the laboratorydiagnosis of parasitic encephalitis, the animal was treated with prednisolone...

Pectus carinatum em felino / Pectus carinatum in a cat

Background: Pectus are congenital sternal deformities considered rare in small animals, and they are divided into twotypes. Pectus excavatum causes a concave aspect in the ventral portion of the animal’s thorax, which is known as “funnelchest,” while pectus carinatum produces a convex appearance and is therefore called “pigeon chest.” The etiology of theseanomalies has not yet been fully elucidated, but it is assumed that there is genetic involvement. The diagnosis is basedon clinical examination and is confirmed by thoracic radiography. This report describes a case of pectus carinatum in aone-month-old domestic cat.Case: An unspayed female domestic cat, about one month old, weighing 0.1 kg, was admitted to the Veterinary Hospital ofthe Federal University of Piauí (UFPI). When her history was taken, her owner reported that he had rescued the animal theprevious day and noticed that showed difficulty breathing, so naturally worming and vaccination were not reported. Uponphysical examination, the patient showed an abdominal breathing pattern, severe dyspnea, pale mucosa, nasal discharge,apathy, poor nutritional status (body score 1), signs of apparent dehydration and a temperature of 38.5ºC. Palpation revealedincreased volume in the thoracic region. X-rays were ordered due to suspicion of diaphragmatic injury. The chest X-rayreport indicated ventral segment displacement of the 4th to the 8th sternebra, with accommodation of the cardiac silhouettein the right lateral, left lateral and dorsoventral projections, suggesting pectus carinatum. Pulmonary radiodensity wasalso augmented, with greater intensity in the right middle lobe, an alveolar pattern, radiographic signs suggestive of aninfectious process (pneumonia), and pulmonary hyperinflation. A qualitative analysis revealed cardiac silhouette whosedimensions showed no radiographic evidence of alterations at the moment of the examination. The diaphragmatic domewas intact...

Maceração fetal em cadela / Fetal maceration in dog

The fetal maceration characterized by the use of contraceptives erratically, causing disruptive degenerative changes of the fetus. The diagnosis is based on clinical evaluation by the anamnesis, more ultrasound is strictly required the latter to better diagnosis. The treatment was ovary-salpinge-hysterectomy.

Maceração fetal em cadela / Fetal maceration in dog

The fetal maceration characterized by the use of contraceptives erratically, causing disruptive degenerative changes of the fetus. The diagnosis is based on clinical evaluation by the anamnesis, more ultrasound is strictly required the latter to better diagnosis. The treatment was ovary-salpinge-hysterectomy.(AU)

Eficácia “in vitro” do extrato etanólico das folhas de Hyptis suaveolens (L) Poit (Lamiaceae) sobre fêmeas ingurgitadas de Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini, 1887) / “In vitro” efficacy of ethanolic extract from the leaves of suaveolens (L) Poit (Lamiaceae) against engorged females of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini, 1887)

This experiment was carried out to tudy the bioacaricidal efficacy of ethanolic extract from the leaves of Hyptis suaveolens (L) Poit (Lamiaceae) against engorged females of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. 100 engorged females of R. (B.) microplus were manually collected from a naturally infested herd. The females were subjected to the immersion test at three concentrations of the ethanolic extract: 0,1; 1,0 and 10µg/mL, with two replications in each reatment. It was ound efficacy of 10% in all concentrations. The data found in this study show that the ethanolic extract from the leaves of H. Suaveolens do not have bioacaricidal activity at the used concentrations.

Eficácia “in vitro” do extrato etanólico das folhas de Hyptis suaveolens (L) Poit (Lamiaceae) sobre fêmeas ingurgitadas de Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini, 1887) / “In vitro” efficacy of ethanolic extract from the leaves of suaveolens (L) Poit (Lamiaceae) against engorged females of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini, 1887)

This experiment was carried out to tudy the bioacaricidal efficacy of ethanolic extract from the leaves of Hyptis suaveolens (L) Poit (Lamiaceae) against engorged females of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. 100 engorged females of R. (B.) microplus were manually collected from a naturally infested herd. The females were subjected to the immersion test at three concentrations of the ethanolic extract: 0,1; 1,0 and 10µg/mL, with two replications in each reatment. It was ound efficacy of 10% in all concentrations. The data found in this study show that the ethanolic extract from the leaves of H. Suaveolens do not have bioacaricidal activity at the used concentrations.(AU)