Generalized edema and chylothorax in a 5-year-old female intact chinchilla (chinchilla lanigera)
A 5-year-old female intact chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera) presented with increased respiratory rate and effort. There was severe generalized subcutaneous edema more pronounced along the ventral aspect of the body. Diagnostic imaging revealed bicavitary effusion with a subsequent thoracentesis aspirate yielding a serous transudate. Treatment with diuretics improved clinical signs for several days; however, the chinchilla presented again in respiratory distress, at which time thoracentesis was performed and 30mL of chylous effusion was removed. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - May 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Cameron Ratliff, Bianca Zaffarano Source Type: research
Large bowel resection and anastomosis in a domestic rabbit following obstruction
A 3-year-old, male neutered rabbit was diagnosed with rabbit gastrointestinal syndrome after 3 days of anorexia and lethargy. Radiographic images revealed gas accumulation in the small intestines and cecum. Medical management was attempted but after 36 hours of medical and supportive care the patient became more lethargic and hypothermic. Repeat diagnostic imaging showed increased gas present within the intestines and the cecum. Exploratory abdominal surgery was performed and an obstruction of the proximal colon was identified along with an adhesion of the jejunum to the obstruction site. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - May 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Stephanie Lamb Source Type: research
Multiple Endometrial Venous Aneurysms in a Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
A 2-year-old female intact Holland lop rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) was presented for acute onset of hemorrhagic vulvar discharge of several hours ’ duration. Physical examination revealed dried blood present on the perineum, a palpably enlarged caudal abdomen, and an enlarged, erythematous vulva. The rest of the physical exam and diagnostic hematology evaluations were unremarkable. Radiographic images showed evidence of an enlarged uterus a nd abdominal ultrasound revealed soft tissue masses present in the right uterine horn along with marked dilation of the right uterine horn with echogenic fluid. (Source: Journal of...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - May 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lauren Reimnitz, David Sanchez-Migallon Guzman, Charles Alex, No émie Summa, Molly Gleeson, Derek D. Cissell Source Type: research
Clinical and pathological findings in two rats (rattus norvegicus) with dilated cardiomyopathy
Two 2-year-old intact female rats (Rattus norvegicus) were presented with severe dyspnea and tachypnea. In rat 1, radiographic evaluation of the thorax revealed chronic pleural effusion, and cardiomegaly was suspected, suggesting a severe congestive heart failure. Echocardiography and computed tomography (CT) revealed bilateral pleural effusion, severe dilated cardiomyopathy, hepatomegaly, and mild abdominal effusion. Thoracocentesis and cytological examination revealed a chylous effusion. The patient was treated with a low fat diet, octreotide, and medication to treat heart disease (furosemide, benazepril, pimobendan, and...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - May 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sara C. Dias, Carlo Anselmi, Maria I. Casanova, Marta Planellas, Jaume M. Martorell Source Type: research
Fibromyxoma in a flower horn fish (hybrid cichlid)
A 3-year-old male flower horn fish with a mass on the head protuberance was referred to the Ornamental Fish Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran. On gross examination, the mass was approximately 4 ×15×25 mm in size. The fish was anaesthetized in 100 ppm PI222 (Pars Imen Daru, Iran). The mass was removed surgically and the wound repair was post operatively monitored in the Ornamental Fish Clinic for 40 days. Tissue samples of the mass were fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin, sectioned an d stained with haematoxylin and eosin (H&E), Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) and Masson ′s trichrome. (Source: ...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - May 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sara Shokrpoor, Farhang Sasani, Hooman Rahmati-Holasoo, Ashkan Zargar Source Type: research
Sedation with Intracloacal Administration of Dexmedetomidine with Ketamine in Yellow-bellied Sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta)
The objective of this research investigation was to assess the usefulness of a dexmedetomidine and ketamine combination administered through the cloaca in a chelonian species, to provide evidence of mucosal absorption of the drugs, and suitability of this administration route. Fifteen healthy, adult captive yellow-bellied sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta) were used as subject animals. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - May 6, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Manuel Morici, Claudia Interlandi, Giovanna Lucrezia Costa, Marco Di Giuseppe, Filippo Spadola Source Type: research
Cutaneous and gastric papillomatosis in a pet siberian hamster (phodopus sungorus)
A Siberian hamster with multiple papillomatous lesions in the skin and gastrointestinal mucosa was treated and evaluated using multiple diagnostic tests. Tissue collected from this hamster were examined through macroscopic, microscopic, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural techniques. These multifocal papillomas were associated with cutaneous basal cell carcinomas, sebaceous adenomas and demodicosis. Large amphophilic intranuclear inclusions were detected in keratinocytes and epithelial cells of both cutaneous and gastrointestinal papillomas. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 29, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Isabel Casanova, Christian E. Lange, Jaume Martorell, Ares Burballa, Lluis Ferrer, Antonio Ramis Source Type: research
Diagnostic challenge
A juvenile intact male groundhog (Marmota monax) was presented to the Avian and Exotics Service at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (Knoxville, TN USA) after being found in a dog ′s mouth approximately 4.5hours prior to presentation. On physical examination, the groundhog was considered thin (body condition score 3/9) at 0.405kg, had a superficial 1cm laceration over the left carpus, and tachypnea with increased respiratory effort that did not improve with supplemental oxy gen. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 29, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Danielle Lieske, Tamara Veiga-Parga, Mee-Ja Sula, Cheryl Greenacre Source Type: research
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The most recent incarnation of the Five-Minute Veterinary Consult series is —at long last—an issue on avian medicine. This nearly 400-page text is a robust compilation of 123 avian diseases and syndromes, efficiently and thoroughly parsed by 65 veterinary clinicians well versed in avian medicine, most of whom are avian specialists. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Connie Orcutt Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
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The Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians and the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians will be joining with the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians to host their concurrent conferences September 23 to 28, 2017, at the Embassy Suites Hotel Dallas-Frisco in Frisco, TX USA. The conference will feature internationally known exotic pet, wildlife, and zoo veterinarian speakers who will be participating in scientific sessions, roundtables, hands-on laboratories, and in-depth workshops. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Connie Orcutt Tags: Avian & Exotic News Source Type: research
Pentoxifylline
is a methylxanthine derivative that is used in human and veterinary medicine for its hemorheological effects and anti-inflammatory properties. This methylxanthine derivative functions to decrease blood viscosity by reducing plasma fibrinogen levels and promoting fibrinolytic activity.1,2 Pentoxifylline also increases the ability of erythrocytes and leukocytes to deform, theoretically allowing for an increase in perfusion of tissues that are distal to occlusive arterial plaques.1-3 Various studies have also shown that pentoxifylline is capable of inhibiting neutrophil adhesion and activation while decreasing levels of tumo...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Alyssa Scagnelli Tags: Therapeutic Review Source Type: research
Blackwell ′s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Avian
The most recent incarnation of the Five-Minute Veterinary Consult series is —at long last—an issue on avian medicine. This nearly 400-page text is a robust compilation of 123 avian diseases and syndromes, efficiently and thoroughly parsed by 65 veterinary clinicians well versed in avian medicine, the majority of whom are avian specialists. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jennifer E. Graham Source Type: research
JEPM July 2017 – Avian & Exotic News
Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians and Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians Annual Conference concurrent with the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians and the American Association of Fish Veterinarians (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Connie Orcutt Source Type: research
Therapeutic review pentoxifylline
Pentoxifylline is a methylxanthine derivative that is used in human and veterinary medicine for its hemorheological effects and anti-inflammatory properties. This methylxanthine derivative functions to decrease blood viscosity by reducing plasma fibrinogen levels and promoting fibrinolytic activity.1,2 Pentoxifylline also increases the ability of erythrocytes and leukocytes to deform, theoretically allowing for an increase in perfusion of tissues that are distal to occlusive arterial plaques.1 –3 Various studies have also shown that pentoxifylline is capable of inhibiting neutrophil adhesion and activation while decreasi...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Alyssa Scagnelli Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
