Achados hematológicos de uma cadela com tumor venéreo transmissível submetida ao tratamento convencional associado à moxabustão – relato de caso

Abstract

Transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) is a highly contagious round cell neoplasm that mainly affects the external genital mucosa of stray and sexually active dogs, with copulation being the main means of transmission. The treatment is diversified and can be done through surgical resection, cryotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. However, chemotherapy alone is the most indicated choice, although it usually manifests aggressive damage to the patient's bone marrow. The present study aimed to report the hematological findings of a female dog, SRD, not castrated, which, on physical examination of the genital region, showed an increase in volume, presence of a firm nodular mass, discretely exteriorized in the vulvar portion and accompanied by serosanguineous secretion. The diagnosis of TVT was confirmed by cytological examination using the imprint method of the genital mass. The establishment of the therapeutic protocol was based on the adoption of integrative practices, as it represents a viable tool for approaches focused on the prevention of injuries and health recovery through natural mechanisms, maintaining the individual's well-being and quality of life. Thus, the association of moxibustion was recommended as an alternative therapy to the intravenous administration of vincristine sulfate, at a dose of 0.025mg/kg, for seven days. It was concluded that the animal's response to the treatment initiated was positive, since there was total tumor remission without significant impairment in the values presented by the blood count, even in the face of the myelosuppressive effects of the drug conventionally used.