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ArticleVeterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal2026

Efficacy of autologous, homologous, and heterologous blood serums in healing of chemically induced corneal ulcers in dogs: a clinical and ultrasonographic study.

Faraz Fotouhi, Alaleh Rakhshanpour, Ramin Mazaheri Khameneh, Seyed Mohammad Hashemi-Asl

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Faraz FotouhiDVM Graduate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
Alaleh RakhshanpourDepartment of Clinical Pathology and Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
Ramin Mazaheri KhamenehDepartment of Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
Seyed Mohammad Hashemi-AslDepartment of Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.

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Abstract

Corneal ulcers, particularly from alkaline chemical injuries, are a leading ocular complication in animals, accounting for about 20.00% of emergency referrals. These burns damage the conjunctiva and cornea, causing deep ulcers, potential perforation, delayed healing, infections and blindness. Prompt treatment is crucial to accelerate healing and minimize complications like permanent opacity. This study compared the efficacy of blood serums (autologous, homologous, and heterologous) against standard treatment (N-acetylcysteine and ciprofloxacin eye drops) and a control group (Normal saline) in treating induced corneal ulcers in five groups consisting of 10 healthy mixed-breed female dogs. Ulcers were created using 3.00 M sodium hydroxide-soaked filter paper on both eyes. Evaluations on 1, 7, 14, and 21 days assessed quantitative parameters (Total corneal and stromal thickness, ulcer diameter) and qualitative symptoms (photophobia, blepharospasm, discharge, congestion, edema, neovascularization, opacity)

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Corneal ulcerDogSerum therapyUltrasound

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PMCPMC13504210

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