The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of flunixin meglumine and dexamethasone topically for control of uveitis in dogs. Clinical evaluation and assessment of aqueous protein concentration were performed. Seventeen dogs with anterior uveitis secondary to variable ethiologies were studied. The animals were allotted in two groups and treated during 15 days. The flunixin meglumine was more efficient for induction of decrease in aqueous protein concentration, and control of uveitis when compared to dexamethasone. Thus, a parenteral solution of flunixin meglumine can be employed for the treatment of inflamatory uveal diseases.
dog; flunixin meglumin; dexamethasone; aqueous humor; protein; uveitis
