Ocular alkali lesions in dogs. Acetylcysteine and blood serum effects Lesões oculares por álcali em cães. Efeitos da acetilcisteína e do soro sangüíneo

Summary Ophthalmic lesions induced by contact with Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at 3 M concentration in 42 dogs, divided into three groups (G1, G2 and G3), respectively treated with autogenous blood serum, acetylcysteine and a balanced saline solution were investigated. Comparison of the three groups in terms of clinical and microscopical findings showed no significant differences between groups. Key-words Eye. Dogs. Eye (lesions).