Literature Review
Over the years, the first edition of Pathology of Pet and Aviary Birds has been a frequently used reference for this pathologist. A second edition has recently been published by the same authors: Drs. Schmidt and Reavill, who have many years of experience with Zoo/Exotic Pathology Service, and Dr. David Phalen, who is currently teaching avian, exotic pet, and wildlife medicine at the University of Sydney, Australia. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 30, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mary Duncan Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
Avian & Exotic News
The Association of Avian Veterinarians, Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, and Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians will jointly host Building Exotics Excellence: One City, One Conference (ExoticsCon) August 27-31, 2016 at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower in Portland, Oregon. More information is available on the conference website at: http://www.exoticscon.org/. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 30, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Connie Orcutt Tags: Avian & Exotic News Source Type: research
JEPM July 2016 —Abstracts
The objectives of this study were to (1) develop and validate a sensitive and specific method of quantifying plasma levels of CPT in avian species, (2) characterize the PK of CPT in members of 4 different avian orders (Galliformes, Anseriformes, Columbiformes, and Psittaciformes), and (3) apply allometric scaling to determine whether PK results from some avian species (e.g., cockatoos) can be applied across other avian species. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 30, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research
Table of Contents
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Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 30, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Blood concentrations of marbofloxacin and its in vivo effect in yellow-bellied slider turtles (Trachemys scripta scripta) after a single intracoelomic injection at 3 dose rates
This study evaluated the PKs and the in vivo efficacy of marbofloxacin in Trachemys scripta scripta after a single intracoelomic injection. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Cristina Vercelli, Virginia De Vito, Marco Salvadori, Raffaella Barbero, Giovanni Re, Maria Silvia Gennero, Mario Giorgi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Detection and Phylogeny of Beak and Feather Disease Virus and Avian Polyomavirus in Psittacine Pet Birds in Turkey
In this study, 62 samples consisting of feather samples from 35 Melopsittacus undulatus, 16 Psittacus erithacus, 5 Forpus coelestis, 4 Nymphicus hollandicus, 1 Agapornis roseicollis, and 1 Psephotus haematonotus were collected and analyzed for the presence of BFDV-DNA and APV-DNA using SYBR-Green real-time PCR. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Eda Altan, Ebru Eravci, Utku Y. Cizmecigil, Esma Yildar, Ozge Aydin, Nuri Turan, Serhat Ozsoy, Kaan B. Tekelioglu, Tugba Kurt, Kubra Gerbaga Ozsemir, Erbulent Altan, Huseyin Yilmaz Tags: Research Source Type: research
Diagnostic challenge
A 1-year-old, male, veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) was presented with a mass on the left side of his mouth that was first noticed developing approximately two weeks prior to the hospital visit (Fig. 1). Review of the animal ′s husbandry indicated no significant concerns. On physical exam the chameleon was quiet, alert, and responsive. The patient had a thin body condition and weighed 159 grams. The mass was located 5 mm rostral to the commissure of the mandible and maxilla and measured 7 mm in length and 6 mm in widt h. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Brandi Heckel, David Eshar, Melissa R. Nau Tags: DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGE Source Type: research
An oxyurid nematode identified in a pet chinchilla (chinchilla lanigera)
This report describes an adult female pet chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera) that presented with a one-week duration of intense perianal itching. An anal tape test was performed and microscopic examination of the sample revealed the presence of a thick walled, transparent, oval, laterally asymmetric embryonated egg, which was morphologically identified as belonging to the superfamily Oxyuroidea. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Daniel Fontana Ferreira Cardia, Lucilene Granuzzio Camossi, Estevam Guilherme Lux Hoppe, Katia Denise Saraiva Bresciani Source Type: research
Treatment of lower urinary tract obstruction via scrotal urethrostomy in an eastern fox squirrel (sciurus niger)
A 2 year old castrated male Eastern fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) presented with a 3 –4 week history of stranguria and intermittent lower urinary tract obstruction. A complete blood count, serum chemistry analysis, urinalysis, urine culture, radiographic imaging and ultrasonography helped formulate a diagnosis of severe chronic cystitis-induced lower urinary tract obstruction. The patient was treated using a pigtail drainage catheter followed by scrotal urethrostomy and abdominal exploratory surgery. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Laura Kleinschmidt, Mark Stickney, Sharman Hoppes Source Type: research
Liver lobe torsion in a domestic ferret (mustela putorius furo)
A 6-year-old female domestic ferret presented with a 3-day history of lethargy and anorexia. Clinical examination revealed severe jaundice, painful abdominal palpation and a mass in the left cranial abdomen. Hematologic diagnostic tests of the patient revealed a regenerative anemia, severe neutrophilic and monocytic leukoctytosis, increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and total bilirubin, and decreased albumin and glucose concentration. Liver lobe torsion was identified through radiographic and ultrasonographic imaging. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Laura Vilalta, Yvonne Espada, Natalia Maj ó, Jaime Martorell Source Type: research
Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of cholelithiasis in a pet guinea pig (cavia porcellus)
A 2.5-year-old female guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) presented for reduced appetite, signs of abdominal pain, increased respiratory effort and a distended abdomen. Cholelithiasis was diagnosed by radiography and ultrasonography. The cholelith was surgically removed via cholecystectomy. After surgery the animal recovered quickly and clinical signs resolved. Stone analysis revealed a composition of 20% weddellite (calcium oxalate dehydrate) and 80% apatite (calcium phosphate). Histologic examination of the gall bladder revealed no significant pathologic changes. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Monika Bochmann, Sebastian Knell, Matthias Dennler, Paula Grest, Sandra Wenger Source Type: research
Blood concentration of marbofloxacin and its in vivo effect in yellow-bellied slider turtles (trachemys scripta scripta), after a single intracoelomic injection at three dose rates
This study evaluated the pharmacokinetics and the in vivo efficacy of marbofloxacin in Trachemys scripta scripta after a single intracoelomic injection. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Cristina Vercelli, Virginia DeVito, Marco Salvadori, Raffaella Barbero, Giovanni Re, Maria Silvia Gennero, Mario Giorgi Source Type: research
Detection and phylogeny of beak and feather disease virus (bfdv) and avian polyomavirus (apv) in psittacine pet birds in turkey
In this study, 62 samples consisting of feather samples from 35 Melopsittacus undulates, 16 Psittacus erithacus, 5 Forpus coelestis, 4 Nymphicus hollandicus, 1 Agapornis roseicollis, 1 Psephotus haematonotus were collected and analyzed for the presence of BFDV-DNA and APV-DNA by using SYBR-Green real-time PCR. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Eda Altan, Ebru Eravci, Utku Y. Cizmecigil, Esma Yildar, Ozge Aydin, Nuri Turan, Serhat Ozsoy, Kaan B. Tekelioglu, Tugba Kurt, Kubra Gerbaga Ozsemir, Erbulent Altan, Huseyin Yilmaz Source Type: research
Treatment of turtle shell ulcerations using photopolymerizable nano-hybrid dental composite
In this study, photopolymerizable nanohybrid dental composite was used as a closure material for ulcerative lesions affecting chelonian shells. Shell ulcerative lesions were diagnosed in 33 turtles of different species: 14 Red-Eared Sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans), 5 Yellow Bellied Sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta), 11 Sicilian Pond Turtles (Emys trinacris), 2 Florida Red Bellied Cooters (Pseudemys nelsoni), and 1 Mississippi Map Turtles (Graptemys pseudogeographica kohnii). (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Filippo Spadola, Manuel Morici Source Type: research
Diagnostic challenge
A 1-year-old, male, veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) was presented with a mass on the left side of his mouth that was first noticed developing approximately two weeks prior to the hospital visit (Fig. 1). Review of the animal′s husbandry indicated no significant concerns. On physical exam the chameleon was quiet, alert, and responsive. The patient had a thin body condition and weighed 159 grams. The mass was located 5 mm rostral to the commissure of the mandible and maxilla and measured 7 mm in length and 6 mm in width. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 29, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Brandi Heckel, David Eshar, Melissa R. Nau Tags: DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGE Source Type: research
