Paradoxical Vestibular Syndrome Secondary to Temporal Bone Osteomyelitis and Chronic Otitis Interna in a Guinea Pig (Cavia Porcellus)
A 3-year-old female intact guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) was presented for torticollis and ocular discharge. On examination, the guinea pig had a left head tilt with corneal ulceration and absent palpebral response of the right eye. Computed tomography showed a soft tissue attenuating mass with multifocal mineralization compressing the caudal cerebellum with moderate lysis of the calvarium. On recheck, the disease had progressed to include ataxia and proprioceptive deficits. Systemic antibiotic therapy was initiated but the guinea pig only exhibited a marginal treatment response. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 30, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Cameron M. Ratliff, Jacob R. Ewing, Shannon M. McLeland, Elizabeth A. Riedesel, Bianca A. Zaffarano Source Type: research
Evaluating the Clinical and Physiological Effects of Long Term Ultraviolet B Radiation on Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
The objectives for this research were to evaluate the clinical and physiologic effects of artificial UVB light supplementation on rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and to evaluate the long-term safety of artificial UVB light supplementation over a six-month period. Twelve New Zealand white rabbits were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: Group A was exposed to 12 hours of artificial UVB radiation daily and Group B received ambient fluorescent light with no UVB supplementation for 12 hours daily. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 30, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Megan K. Watson, Mark A. Mitchell, Adam W. Stern, Amber L. Labelle, Stephen Joslyn, Timothy M. Fan, Melissa Cavaretta, Micah Kohles, Kemba Marshall Tags: Research Source Type: research
Traumatic Intervertebral Disc Herniation with Paraplegia in a Black-Tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus)
A two-year-old castrated male black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) was presented 48 hours after peracute onset of rear limb paraplegia secondary to a traumatic incident. The prairie dog was non-ambulatory in the rear legs with absent deep pain; hematuria and pollakiuria were also observed. Diagnostic imaging revealed intervertebral disc herniation with compression of the spinal cord at the L1-L2 disc spaces. Hemilaminectomy at the L1-L2 disc space was performed. After 48 hours, the prairie dog regained anal tone, and a deep pain response was noted. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 27, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Anna McRee Bakker, Christine T. Higbie, Renee-Claire Malenfant, Thomas N. Tully, Javier G. Nevarez, Julia Sumner Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Cerebral Meningioma in an African Pygmy Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris)
A 3.5-year-old, spayed female, African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) presented with neurologic signs. The tentative clinical diagnosis was wobbly hedgehog syndrome. After 3 months, the patient exhibited the following clinical disease signs, anorexia, weight loss, horizontal nystagmus, exophthalmos, and seizures. The patient's clinical condition gradually became more severe over the next 6 months, without response to any treatment, and subsequently died. Necropsy revealed no gross abnormalities of any internal organs other than the brain. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 27, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Hirotaka Kondo, Narumi Yamamoto, Nobutaka Seino, Harumichi Naitoh, Hisashi Shibuya Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research
Therapeutic Review
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug that is considered a first-line medication against neuropathic pain in humans,1 and there is increasing evidence of a similar effectiveness in veterinary medicine. In humans, gabapentin is indicated for post-herpectic neuralgia, painful diabetic neuropathy, painful polyneuropathy, partial seizures, and lower back pain.1,2 (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kyra Berg Source Type: research
Therapeutic Review Gabapentin
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug that is considered a first-line medication against neuropathic pain in humans,1 and there is increasing evidence of a similar effectiveness in veterinary medicine. The use of gabapentin is indicated for post-herpectic neuralgia, painful diabetic neuropathy, painful polyneuropathy, partial seizures, and low back pain in humans.1,2 (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Dr. Kyra Berg Source Type: research
Diagnostic Challenge
An approximately 4-month-old, 167.5 g, intact female fancy rat was presented to the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU-SVM) with a 1-month history of sneezing and to evaluate a 1 cm soft subcutaneous tissue mass on the dorsal aspect of the cranium. The rat had been purchased from a pet store as a class pet for a kindergarten class one month prior to presentation. The animal's enclosure consisted of a two level plastic coated metal cage made specifically for rats and lined with plain paper. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 6, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kelsey L. Carter, Christine T. Higbie, Thomas N. Tully, Joao Brandao Source Type: research
Clinical, diagnostic, and pathological features of 2 cases of metastatic iridophoroma in a veiled chameleon (chamaeleo calyptratus) and a red-barred dragon (ctenophorus vadnappa)
Iridophores are iridescent cutaneous pigment cells found in reptiles, fish, and amphibians. Neoplasms of iridophores are rarely reported, and little is known about their behaviour, metastatic potential, and prognostic indicators. This paper reports details of the clinical course and pathological findings of metastatic iridophoroma in a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) and red-barred dragon (Ctenophorus vadnappa). The veiled chameleon presented with a subcutaneous mass on the right lateral elbow and was diagnosed as an iridophoroma on fine needle aspiration. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 4, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lydia J. Tong, Whitney Ong, Frances Hulst, Gabrielle Tobias, Kimberly Vinette Herrin, Larry Vogelnest Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Clinical, Diagnostic, and Pathological Features of Two Cases of Metastatic Iridophoroma in a Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) and a Red-Barred Dragon (Ctenophorus vadnappa)
Iridophores are iridescent cutaneous pigment cells found in reptiles, fish, and amphibians. Neoplasms of iridophores are rarely reported, and little is known about their behaviour, metastatic potential, and prognostic indicators. This paper reports details of the clinical course and pathological findings of metastatic iridophoroma in a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) and red-barred dragon (Ctenophorus vadnappa). The veiled chameleon presented with a subcutaneous mass on the right lateral elbow diagnosed as an iridophoroma on fine needle aspiration. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 4, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lydia J. Tong, Whitney Ong, Frances Hulst, Gabrielle Tobias, Kimberly Vinette Herrin, Larry Vogelnest Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
A comparison of alfaxalone and tricaine methanesulphonate (ms-222) in two fish species
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the alfaxalone formulation Alfaxan ™ as an immersion anesthetic in tropical fish species compared to that of tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222). 22 black spot barbs (Puntius filamentosis) measuring (mean±SD) 11.4 ±1.4 cm in body length and 22 peacock cichlids (Aulonocara spp.) (measuring 8.4 ± 1.6cm were anesthetized in water ba ths containing 100 mg/L of MS-222 buffered with 200 mg/L of bicarbonate or 5 mg/L of alfaxalone following a 2-week washout period. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Amanda K. Zellar, Francisco J. Olea-Popelka, Terry W. Campbell Tags: Research Source Type: research
A Comparison of Alfaxalone and Tricaine Methanesulfonate (MS-222) in Two Fish Species
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the alfaxalone formulation Alfaxan as an immersion anesthetic in tropical fish species compared to that of MS-222. Twenty-two black spot barbs, Puntius filamentosis, measuring (mean+/-SD) 11.4+/-1.4cm in body length, and 22 peacock cichlids, Aulonocara spp., 8.4+/-1.6cm were anesthetized in water baths containing 100mg/L of MS-222 buffered with 200mg/L of bicarbonate and 5mg/L of alfaxalone following a 2-week washout period. Time to maximum effect, recovery periods, self-righting, spontaneous swimming movements, operculum movement, and response to noxious stimu...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - July 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Amanda K. Zellar, Francisco J. Olea-Popelka, Terry W. Campbell Tags: Research Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Publishers Note
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Prevalence and Characterization of Quinolone Resistance Genes in Proteus Species Isolated From Pet Turtles
Proteus spp. are widely recognized as opportunistic pathogens causing urinary tract and septic infections in humans and animals. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) genes and mutations in quinolone resistance determining region (QRDR) in association with the detection of quinolone susceptibility of 24 strains of pet turtle-borne Proteus spp. Susceptibility of four antimicrobials including nalidixic acid, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, and levofloxacin was examined by disk diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) test. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: HNKS Pathirana, Gee-Wook Shin, SHMP Wimalasena, BCJ De Silva, Sabrina Hossain, Gang-Joon Heo Source Type: research
