Harriet Woodhall, Kimberley Barrow, Sarah Brown, Thomas Roe, Cassie Bergen
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Gastric dilatation and volvulus has been reported in mammals and exotic pets. A 7-month-old, male neutered, pet domestic rat (Rattus norvegicus) was presented for acute onset anorexia, lethargy and regurgitation. The patient was hospitalised and ultrasound and radiographs under a general anesthesia showed severe gastric dilatation. Based on diagnostic imaging findings, a laparotomy was performed, demonstrating a 180° clockwise rotation of the stomach. Derotation and a gastrotomy to remove material foreign body was performed. The patient recovered fully from the procedure. Gastrointestinal diseases have been reported in domestic pet rats, however gastric dilatation and volvulus should be considered as a differential for an acutely vomiting/regurgitating patient with gastric dilatation.
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The Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine provides clinicians with a convenient, comprehensive, "must have" resource to enhance and elevate their expertise with exotic pet medicine. Each issue contains wide ranging peer-reviewed articles that cover many of the current and novel topics important to clinicians caring for exotic pets. Diagnostic challenges, consensus articles and selected review articles are also included to help keep veterinarians up to date on issues affecting their practice. In addition, the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine serves as the official publication of both the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) and the European Association of Avian Veterinarians (EAAV). The Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine is the most complete resource for practitioners who treat exotic pets.
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