Successful removal of a tracheal foreign body secondary to nasogastric tube placement in a rabbit (oryctolagus cuniculus)
A 3-year-old spayed female rabbit developed chronic coughing and gagging after removal of a nasogastric tube placed for medical management of gastrointestinal stasis. Radiographs revealed a tubular structure that appeared to be located in the proximal trachea. The foreign body was removed using rigid tracheoscopy and determined to be the distal 15cm of the nasogastric tube. The rabbit was discharged the same day and the owner reported that its clinical sig ns completely resolved after removal of the foreign body. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 16, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Samantha Swisher, Angela Lennox, Lauren Blair Source Type: research
Diagnostic Challenge
A 1.5-year-old male, castrated, sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) presented with a history of intermittent dyspnea and dysphagia of three days ′ duration. Dysphagia was appreciated clinically affecting the patient as coughing or gagging upon attempting to swallow. The sugar glider would also paw at its mouth when trying to eat and rub its face on the bars of its cage, and forceful sneezing fits and a clicking noise from the nose were des cribed by the owner. The animal was housed in a non-galvanized 2′ x 3′ x 3′ bird cage equipped with a wheel, bed, ladder, and hanging wooden blocks, with one other female sugar gli...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 16, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Maggie C. Buller, Christine T. Higbie, Thomas N. Tully, Nicholas Crossland, Leslie D. Wilson Source Type: research
Paracloacal gland carcinoma in a sugar glider (petaurus breviceps)
A male sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) was presented to the National Taiwan University Veterinary hospital for repeated self-mutilation of the cloacal region. After correction of husbandry deficiencies and medical management of the lesion, the condition improved but a pericloacal mass was found. Surgical removal of the mass resolved the self-mutilation, and a dorsal paracloacal gland carcinoma was diagnosed on histopathological examination. Straining to defecate and a pericloacal mass could indicate neoplasia in sugar gliders. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 14, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ju-Chi Chen, Pin-Huan Yu, Chen-Hsuan Liu, Chau-Hwa Chi Tags: AEMV Forum Source Type: research
Paracloacal Gland Carcinoma in Sugar Glider (Petaurus breviceps)
A male sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) was presented to the National Taiwan University Veterinary hospital for repeated self-mutilation of the cloacal region. After correction of husbandry deficiencies and medical management of the lesion, the condition improved, but a pericloacal mass was found. Surgical removal of the mass resolved the self-mutilation, and a dorsal paracloacal gland carcinoma was diagnosed on histopathological examination. Straining to defecate and a pericloacal mass could indicate neoplasia in sugar gliders. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 14, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ju-Chi Chen, Pin-Huan Yu, Chen-Hsuan Liu, Chau-Hwa Chi Source Type: research
Cystic endometrial hyperplasia and bacterial endometritis associated with an intrauterine foreign body in a guinea pig with ovarian cystic disease
A 3-year-old, 920g intact female guinea pig presented with a 4-month history of nonpruritic hair loss on the ventral abdomen. The physical examination revealed flank and ventral abdominal alopecia, mucoid vulvar discharge, and abdominal distension. Bilateral rounded masses just caudal to the kidneys and structures consistent with enlarged uterine horns were detected on abdominal palpation. Abdominal ultrasound revealed bilateral ovarian cysts, thickened uterine horns, and multiple circular hypoechoic and anechoic structures in the uterine wall. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Silvia Kohutova, Michaela Paninarova, Mi ša Škorič, Vladimir Jekl, Zdenek Knotek, Karel Hauptman Tags: AEMV Forum Source Type: research
Aves polyomavirus 1 in ara chloroptera and eclectus roratus with disclosure of full genomic sequences
In this study, the clinical, pathological, epidemiological, and molecular characteristics of 2 APyV strains detected in Portugal are described. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ana Margarida Henriques, Teresa Fagulha, Silvia Carla Barros, Fernanda Ramos, Margarida Dias Duarte, Tiago Lu ís, Paulo Carvalho, Paula Mendonça, Madalena Monteiro, Hélder Craveiro, Miguel Fevereiro Tags: RESEARCH Source Type: research
Assessment of intraocular pressure by applanation and rebound tonometry in guinea pigs of different ages
Fifty-two guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) with normal ophthalmic examinations were included in this study to determine whether there are differences in the intraocular pressure (IOP) according to age, while assessing the clinical usefulness of 2 different tonometry methods for this species. The animals were divided into 2 groups according to age: young (4 weeks old, 29 animals) and adult (3 to 36 months, 23 animals). Tonometry was performed oculus utro (OU) in the central cornea according to the manufacturer ’s recommendations. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mart í Cairó, María Teresa Peña, José Rios, Adrià Melero, Jaume Martorell, Marta Leiva Tags: AEMV Forum Source Type: research
Pet and captive birds as potential reservoirs of zoonotic bacteria
Thermophilic Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella spp. are zoonotic bacteria, commonly harbored in the enteric tract of avian species. This survey aimed at verifying the presence of these microorganisms in a heterogeneous Italian population of pet birds and captive birds of prey (e.g., Passeriformes, Psittaciformes, Accipitriformes, Falconiformes, and Strigiformes) that live in close contact with humans. A total of 151 individuals were tested for thermophilic Campylobacter spp. and 444 for Salmonella spp. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Carlotta De Luca, Giulia Niero, Diego Cattarossi, Marco Bedin, Alessandra Piccirillo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Single port laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy in 3 rabbits
Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) involves only a single 2-3cm incision in the ventral midline of the patient with entry of the port, particularly the foam SILS Port multiple access port. This type of minimally invasive surgery using only 1 port and a controlled Hasson approach provides decreased risk of iatrogenic abdominal viscera penetration. This SILS Port (Covidien, Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) also allows easy transition of instruments, telescope, and bipolar electrocautery devices amongst the 3 built-in cannulae for ideal triangulation for each side of the patient. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kristin A. Coleman, Eric Monnet, Matthew S. Johnston Tags: Clinical Technique Source Type: research
Cystic endometrial hyperplasia and bacterial endometritis associated with an intrauterine foreign body in a guinea pig with ovarian cystic disease
A three-year-old, 920g intact female guinea pig presented with a four-month history of non-pruritic hair loss on the ventral abdomen. The physical examination revealed flank and ventral abdominal alopecia, mucoid vulvar discharge and abdominal distension. Bilateral rounded masses just caudal to the kidney and structures consistent with enlarged uterine horns were detected on abdominal palpation. Abdominal ultrasound revealed bilateral ovarian cysts, thickened uterine horns and multiple circular hypoechoic and anechoic structures in the uterine wall. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Silvia Kohutova, Michaela Paninarova, Mi ša Škorič, Vladimir Jekl, Zdenek Knotek, Karel Hauptman Source Type: research
Aves polyomavirus 1 in ara chloroptera and eclectus roratus with disclosure of full genomic sequences
In this study, the clinical, pathological, epidemiological, and molecular characteristics of two APyV strains detected in Portugal are described. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ana Margarida Henriques, Teresa Fagulha, Silvia Carla Barros, Fernanda Ramos, Margarida Dias Duarte, Tiago Lu ís, Paulo Carvalho, Paula Mendonça, Madalena Monteiro, Hélder Craveiro, Miguel Fevereiro Source Type: research
Assessment of intraocular pressure by applanation and rebound tonometry in guinea pigs of different ages
Fifty-two guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) with normal ophthalmic examination were included in this study to determine whether there are differences in the intraocular pressure (IOP) according to age, while assessing the clinical usefulness of two different tonometry methods for this species. The animals were divided into 2 groups according to age: young (4 weeks-old, 29 animals) and adult (3 –36 months, 23 animals). Tonometry was performed oculus utro (OU) in the central cornea according to the manufacturer′s recommendations. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mart í Cairó, María Teresa Peña, José Rios, Adrià Melero, Jaume Martorell, Marta Leiva Source Type: research
Pet and Captive Birds as Potential Reservoirs of Zoonotic Bacteria
Thermophilic Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella spp. are zoonotic bacteria, commonly harbored in the enteric tract of avian species. This survey aimed at verifying the presence of these microorganisms in a heterogeneous Italian population of pet birds and captive birds of prey (e.g., Passeriformes, Psittaciformes, Accipitriformes, Falconiformes, Strigiformes) that live in close contact with humans. One hundred and fifty-one individuals were tested for thermophilic Campylobacter spp. and 444 for Salmonella spp. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Carlotta De Luca, Giulia Niero, Diego Cattarossi, Marco Bedin, Alessandra Piccirillo Source Type: research
