Motor and Sensory Nerve Conduction Study in the Ferret
Ferrets are considered a popular small mammal pet, and like other companion animals, they are reported to suffer from diseases affecting the neuromuscular system. There currently are a lack of comprehensive electrodiagnostic studies regarding the appendicular nerves of ferrets published in veterinary medical literature. In this research investigation, twenty-five domestic ferrets were used for electromyography and motor nerve conduction studies of the tibial, fibular, ulnar and radial nerves, including H reflexes of the tibial and ulnar nerves, as well as sensory conduction of the fibular nerve. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 21, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Stella Papageorgiou, Konstantinos Krikonis, Jean-Fran çois Quinton, Kirsten Gnirs Source Type: research
Diagnostic Challenge
A 2-year-old female spayed New Zealand white rabbit weighing 3.66 kg was presented to a Veterinary Teaching Hospital following a one day duration of anorexia and abdominal distention. Prior to the patient's current condition, the rabbit was eating, drinking, urinating, and defecating normally, however cecotrophs had not been observed in the rabbit's hutch for the preceding four days. The morning the animal was presented to the teaching hospital, the owner reported that the rabbit was lethargic and indifferent when offered food and treats. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Julia Whittington, Meyer Allyn Source Type: research
Transfixation Pin Splinting as an Alternative External Coaptation Method in Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Long Bone Fractures
Two male intact dwarf rabbits (20 and 26-months-old) were diagnosed with traumatic long bone fractures of the radius/ulna and tibia, respectively. Transfixation pin splinting, a technique adapted from large animal orthopedics, was used to stabilize the long bone fractures in both rabbits. Bony union with return to normal limb function was achieved in both cases within six weeks. The two cases were followed for up to 14 months after surgery, and each patient's affected leg returned to normal function. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Erin Ciwko, Miranda J. Sadar, Katarina Bennett, Kathleen Linn Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Unilateral complete obstruction of the primary bronchus in two juvenile macaws (Ara spp.)
Two juvenile macaws presented independently with clinical signs associated with abnormal respiratory that included coughing, wheezing, increased respiratory effort and rate. Whole body radiographic images were obtained from one patient, and were considered normal. Computed tomography (CT) identified unilateral complete primary bronchial obstruction in both cases. Tracheoscopy was performed in both cases and identified a partial obstruction of the syrinx in one case. Biopsy samples collected during tracheoscopy procedures were submitted for microbial culture. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 12, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Anna Martel-Arquette, Jaimie Miller, Christoph Mans Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Bacterial Ulcerative Dermatitis in a Piranha (Pygocentrus Nattereri) Fed with Fresh Fish Diet
A red bellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri), kept as a pet by a private owner, was presented for multifocal ulcerative lesions. Lesion biopsies were collected under general anesthesia and submitted for histopathology and microbiology examination. Histological examination revealed a bacterial necrotizing ulcerative dermatitis. From cultural analysis of the biopsy, Aeromonas hydrophila and Edwardsiella ictaluri were isolated. Multi-drug resistance was observed in both isolates except for neomycin and ceftazidime. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 12, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Giorgia Matteucci, Marco Di Giuseppe, Laura Faraci, Marco Luparello, Diana Binanti Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Dietary vitamin d3 influence on serum 25-hydroxy vitamin d concentrations in captive sugar gliders (petaurus breviceps)
A pilot study was performed to investigate the impact of dietary vitamin D on circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) metabolite concentrations in sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps). The study with diets containing 0, 0.2 (low), or 0.4 (moderate) International Units vitamin D3 per gram of dry matter and fed to adults at 2 locations. Serum 25[OH]D concentrations did not differ between animals fed produce only (no added vitamin D –either D2 or D3) for 3 weeks (8.83 ± 0.98 nmol/L), n = 6, or low dietary levels (7.86 ± 3.80 nmol/L), n = 7, continuously for multiple years. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 11, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ellen S. Dierenfeld, Douglas Pernikoff, Peggy Brewer Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Brief Communication: Dietary Vitamin D3 Influence on Serum 25-OH Vitamin D Concentrations in Captive Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps)
A pilot study was performed to investigate the impact of dietary vitamin D on circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) metabolite concentrations in sugar gliders, Petaurus breviceps), was conducted with diets containing 0, 0.2 (low), or 0.4 (moderate) IU vitamin D3 per gram dry matter fed to adults at 2 locations. Serum 25[OH]D concentrations did not differ between animals fed produce only (no added vitamin D either D2 or D3) for 3 weeks (8.83 ± 0.98 nmol/L), n=6, or low dietary levels (7.86 ± 3.80 nmol/L), n=7, continuously for multiple years. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 11, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ellen S. Dierenfeld, Douglas Pernikoff, Peggy Brewer Source Type: research
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease viruses detected in pet rabbits in a commercial laboratory in europe
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) is an important cause of disease and mortality in wild and domestic European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) throughout the world. Testing for two distinct RHD virus types (RHDV/RHDVa and RHDV2) was carried out on samples collected from 684 rabbits submitted from veterinary practices and private owners throughout Europe between January, 2015 and June, 2017. Four (0.6%) were positive for RHDV/RHDVa and 257 (37.4%) were positive for RHDV2. RHDV/RHDVa was detected in individual samples from Germany and the Netherlands, while RHDV2 was found in animals from Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, T...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Rachel E. Marschang, Karola Weider, Hanna Erhard, Eva-Maria Klas, Claudia Laik-Schandelmaier Tags: Research Source Type: research
Chordoma of the Tail in a Degu (Octodon degus)
A 6-year-old, female degu (Octodon degus) in good body condition was presented with a mass at the base of the tail. Following presentation and the owners ’ approval the tail of the degu was surgically amputated. The mass was submitted for pathological evaluation following the surgical procedure. Histologically, the mass was comprised of lobules and sheets of polygonal cells displaying moderate amounts of basophilic foamy cytoplasm (physaliferous ce lls). The pathological results of the tail mass were consistent with chordoma. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 8, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Hirotaka Kondo, Kazuya Hara, Akihiro Sukegawa, Hisashi Shibuya Source Type: research
Feasibility of Using Commercial Reagent Test Strips for Estimation of Blood Urea Nitrogen Concentrations in Captive Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus)
In this study, blood samples were collected from captive black-tailed prairie dogs. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Melissa R. Nau, David Eshar Tags: Research Source Type: research
Feasibility of Using Commercial Reagent Test Strips for Estimation of BUN Concentrations in Captive Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys Ludovicianus)
In this study, blood samples were collected from captive black-tailed prairie dogs. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: M.R. Nau, D. Eshar Tags: Research Source Type: research
First description of partial atrioventricular septal defect in a rabbit
Congenital heart diseases have rarely been described in rabbits. The purpose of the present case report is to describe the clinical, radiological, echocardiographic and pathological features of a partial atrioventricular septal defect in a pet rabbit. A 3-month-old 380-gram male vaccinated pet rabbit was presented for decreased activity, increased respiratory rate and effort, anorexia and decreased fecal output of two days of duration. Total body radiographic images revealed severe cardiomegaly associated with enlarged caudal pulmonary vessels and increased interstitial to alveolar lung pattern. (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - June 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Nicola Di Girolamo, Chiara Palmieri, Marco Baron Toaldo, Annalisa Nicoletti, Giliola Spattini, Ulrich Zeyen, Paolo Selleri Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research
Literature Review
Amphibian Diseases 101: A Primer on Amphibian Anatomy, Disease, and Pathology is a 2-hour webinar presented by Dr. Robert J. Ossiboff through the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) as a part of their continuing education program. The webinar initially aired June 1, 2017 and is available for viewing online at www.wavma.org. With payment, the listener can take an online assessment and receive a 2-hour continuing education certificate. The WAVMA is under the umbrella of the World Veterinary Association; therefore, its continuing education courses are usually approved for veterinary licensing renewal. (Source...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Joanna K. Webb Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
Calcium edta (edetate calcium disodium)
In veterinary and human medicine calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (CaEDTA) is used as a heavy metal chelator, usually to treat for lead and zinc toxicities (Fig. 1). Ethylenediaminetetraacetate is a water soluble hexadentate ligand which complexes with transition metals and excreted unchanged in urine.1 Examples of biological transition metals include magnesium, calcium, manganese, iron, cobalt, zinc, and lead. When multiple metals are available for chelation, such as in a biological environment, EDTA will complex with the metal that has the highest stability constant (K, Table 1). (Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine)
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Joanna K. Webb Source Type: research
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Amphibian Diseases 101: A Primer on Amphibian Anatomy, Disease, and Pathology is a 2-hour webinar presented by Dr. Robert J. Ossiboff through the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) as a part of their continuing education program. The webinar initially aired June 1, 2017 and is available for viewing online at www.wavma.org. With payment, the listener can take an online assessment and receive a 2-hour continuing education certificate. The WAVMA is under the umbrella of the World Veterinary Association; therefore, its continuing education courses are usually approved for veterinary licensing renewal. (Source...
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 25, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Joanna K. Webb Tags: Book review Source Type: research
