RABDOMIÓLISE EM EQUINO: RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

Equine rhabdomyolysis is a laboratory clinical syndrome that results from lysis of skeletal muscle cells, releasing intracellular substances into the circulation. It presents a multifactorial etiology, consists of the most common muscular alteration in horses, and causes frequent drop in performance in several breeds. The objective of this paper is to report and analyze a case of equine rhabdomyolysis in a young mare, seven years old, attended to the field. The animal was reluctant to move, sweating, dehydration, muscle tremors, stiffness, musculoskeletal pain sensitivity and dark-colored urine. The diagnosis was established through clinical signs identified through the accomplishment of the history and detailed physical examination allied to the complementary laboratory exams (hemogram, biochemistry and hemoparasite screening). Treatment methods and tests described in the literature were used. The animal had preserved renal function, a significant decrease in creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels throughout the treatment and a positive evolution, without complications and posttreatment reestablished physical integrity. In addition, it is essential to adopt preventive measures and appropriate management of the animal aiming at the precaution and reduction of risks of serious complications or evolution to death.