Evaluación de tintura de propóleo como coadyuvante en la cicatrización de ovariohisterectomía en Canis familiaris

Abstract

The propolis, a product of natural origin which it attributed many properties, among them: antibacterial, antiviral, immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, healing and slightly analgesic. The aim of this study was to evaluate three concentrations of propolis tincture (10%, 20% and 30%) as an adjuvant in healing ovariohysterectomy in Canis familiaris. This research was developed at Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador. 24 female dogs of 3 to 14 months old were used. In a completely randomized design with three treatments (concentrations of propolis), and eight repetitions (female dogs; 1 mL of tincture of propolis applied in its different concentrations daily every 8 hours). The variables analyzed were divided into two groups, qualitative: terraced edges, peripheral dermatitis, presence of exudate, pruritic reflex; and quantitative: scar size, body temperature and healing time. The results show no significant difference (P>0.05) in the size of the wounds, body temperature of the patient and the healing time (average of 5.42 days) for different treatments studied. We can conclude that the use of propolis tincture in three concentrations (10%, 20% and 30%) is effective in reducing healing time, prevents infection and inflammation of wounds and avoids the presence of pruritus and peripheral dermatitis after application.