Retrospective study on clinical management of indolent ulcers in Boxer dogs

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira

Ana Paula Hvenegaard¹  Joaquim E Vieira²  Daniela C Leandro¹  Ana Carolina Góes¹  Angélica M.v Safatle¹  Paulo S.m Barros¹ 

[1] ,Universidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia Departamento de CirurgiaSão Paulo SP ,Brazil

关键词: Indolent ulcers;    Boxer dogs;    treatment;    proteinase inhibitors;    vitamin C;    debridement;    dogs;    Úlcera indolente;    Boxer;    tratamento;    inibidores das proteinases;    vitamina C;    debridamento;    cães;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0100-736X2011001000012

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Indolent ulcers are superficial corneal ulcers secondary to several changes on the corneal surface. They are frequently observed in middle-aged Boxer dogs, cause pain of acute onset and requires appropriate treatment. Aiming to evaluate the efficacy of clinical managements on the rate of healing of indolent ulcers, a retrospective study was conducted (1997-2008). Results demonstrated that proteinase inhibitors were the most often prescribed medication, and its administration did not interfere on the healing rate, as well as observed in dogs that received 1% atropine, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Healing was delayed in dogs administered orally with vitamin C, but the healing process was faster on those dogs that went through corneal debridement/cauterization. In conclusion, to know the various types of treatments seems to be fundamental for the rapid resolution of the disease. It is suggested that debridement/cauterization, administration of proteinase inhibitor eye drops, prophylactic topical antibiotics and oral vitamin C, should be considered as an effective clinical management for indolent ulcers in Boxer dogs.

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