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Surgical correction of a closed comminuted diaphyseal fracture of the humerus in a pet golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) 宠物金仓鼠闭合性粉碎性肱骨骨干骨折的手术矫正

IF 0.5 4区农林科学

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.005

Enrique Yarto-Jaramillo, César Sánchez, Irindi Çitaku

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Pharmacokinetics of gabapentin after single, oral administration in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) 加巴喷丁单次口服家兔药动学研究

IF 0.5 4区农林科学

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.001

Mollie Burton , Rachel Conway , Noah Mishkin , Khursheed Mama , Heather Knych , Lon Kendall , Miranda J. Sadar

{"title":"Pharmacokinetics of gabapentin after single, oral administration in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)","authors":"Mollie Burton , Rachel Conway , Noah Mishkin , Khursheed Mama , Heather Knych , Lon Kendall , Miranda J. Sadar","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Gabapentin<span> is used to treat seizures, neuropathic pain, and anxiety. Currently, dosage recommendations for rabbits are extrapolated from other species. The objective of this study was to determine the pharmacokinetics of gabapentin after single, oral administration in domestic rabbits.</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p><span>A randomized, crossover study was performed in male (n = 3) and female (n = 3) rabbits after administration of either 25 or 50 mg/kg gabapentin orally. Plasma concentrations of gabapentin were measured at 0, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 hours post-administration via </span>liquid chromatography.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Mean maximum plasma concentrations were 17.70 and 16.83 µg/mL for the 25 and 50 mg/kg doses, respectively. Mean times to maximum plasma concentration were 1.75 and 1.5 hours, and mean terminal half-lives were 10.2 and 9.44 hours for the 25 and 50 mg/kg doses, respectively. No adverse effects observed at either dose.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and clinical relevance</h3><p>A single oral dose of gabapentin at 50 mg/kg did not result in higher plasma concentrations compared to the 25 mg/kg dose and no differences were observed between males and females for either dosing group (<em>P</em> > 0.9).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"45 ","pages":"Pages 1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42782293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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JEPM (April 2023)- Abstracts JEPM(2023年4月)-摘要

IF 0.5 4区农林科学

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.012

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Removal of lower urinary tract stones by percutaneous cystolithotomy in domestic male ferrets (Mustela putorius furo): four cases (2017–2020) 经皮膀胱取石术治疗家养雄性雪貂下尿路结石4例(2017-2020)

IF 0.5 4区农林科学

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.008

Marie Branquart , Isabelle Langlois , Catherine Vachon , Marilyn Dunn

{"title":"Removal of lower urinary tract stones by percutaneous cystolithotomy in domestic male ferrets (Mustela putorius furo): four cases (2017–2020)","authors":"Marie Branquart , Isabelle Langlois , Catherine Vachon , Marilyn Dunn","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p><span>Urinary tract stones are a common cause of clinical signs and urinary tract obstruction in male ferrets (</span><span><em>Mustela putorius</em><em> furo</em></span>). Traditionally, stone removal is accomplished by cystotomy in ferrets while minimally invasive approaches, considered standard of care in human and small animal medicine, are not described.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Four male ferrets presented with obstructive urethral stones. Percutaneous cystolithotomy (PCCL) successfully relieved the obstruction in all 4 ferrets. In one ferret, the technique was used following an unsuccessful surgical cystotomy.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The ferrets presented depression, dehydration, and lower urinary tract signs including dysuria, stranguria, pollakiuria or complete urethral obstruction, and bladder<span> distention. Clinicopathologic findings were compatible with urinary obstruction and radiographs confirmed bladder or urethral stones in all ferrets. Among the 4 cases, 3 underwent the procedure without any intraprocedural complications. Postoperative radiographs confirmed the removal of all lower urinary tract stones and the ferrets were discharged within 24 hours after surgery. The remaining ferret, unfortunately, died during anesthetic recovery. All uroliths were found to be composed of 100% cystine.</span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and clinical relevance</h3><p>The success of PCCL in these 4 cases suggests that this approach is easily adapted to the ferret's smaller urinary tract anatomy. It provides excellent visualization of the urethra and bladder with minimal soft tissue trauma and rapid recovery. In some cases, it may be useful as an adjunct to cystotomy. Additional studies evaluating the efficacy and the safety of PCCL in a larger number of ferrets are warranted.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"45 ","pages":"Pages 38-44"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49887035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Spontaneous pneumothorax pet rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): four cases (2017–2022) 宠物兔自发性气胸(Oryctolagus cuniculus) 4例(2017-2022)

IF 0.5 4区农林科学

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.009

Faustine Guillerit , Lucile Gros , Chloé Touzet , Pierre-Maxime Delattre , Minh Huynh , Anne Girard-Luc

{"title":"Spontaneous pneumothorax pet rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): four cases (2017–2022)","authors":"Faustine Guillerit , Lucile Gros , Chloé Touzet , Pierre-Maxime Delattre , Minh Huynh , Anne Girard-Luc","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Spontaneous pneumothorax is uncommon in rabbits and could severely affect the respiratory status of the animals. This retrospective case series aimed to provide clinical and diagnostic imaging data associated with this pathological finding in pet rabbits.</p></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><p>Medical records over the past five years (2017–2022) were reviewed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Four cases were identified: three female and one male rabbit between 5 and 7 years of age. Three rabbits had no history of respiratory signs, and two rabbits presented with respiratory distress. Radiographs revealed severe pneumothorax in two patients. Computed tomography (CT) findings revealed moderate unilateral pneumothorax (3/4) and bilateral pneumothorax (1/4). Other concurrent pulmonary findings included emphysematous bullae (2/4), cavitary lesions (1/4), and neoplasia (1/4). An infectious component was suspected in all cases and all rabbits were treated with a combination of antibiotics. Several thoracocenteses were performed and chest tubes were inserted in two rabbits. Three rabbits died shortly after the CT scan, whereas the last rabbit recovered temporarily. Histopathology was performed in two cases. The first rabbit had mild-to-severe chronic multifocal granulomatous pneumonia, nephritis, and hepatitis. The second case showed a large epithelioid cell tumor consistent with histiocytic sarcoma.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Spontaneous pneumothorax is a severe condition that may be life-threatening in pet rabbits. The four cases described provide information about clinical management, evolution over time, and potential etiology.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"45 ","pages":"Pages 30-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49887086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Submandibular malignant schwannoma in a pet rat (Rattus norvegicus domestica) with facial paralysis, dysphagia, and aspiration pneumonia 宠物大鼠(家鼠)伴面瘫、吞咽困难和吸入性肺炎的下颌下恶性神经鞘瘤

IF 0.5 4区农林科学

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.01.001

Makayla Mosher , Nicolas Decelles , Sarah Rose , Shannon A Martinson

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Chromatophoromas on the tail of a pet axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) with presumptive metastasis 宠物美西螈尾巴上的色素瘤(Ambystoma mexicanum)，可能有转移

IF 0.5 4区农林科学

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.002

Kristina S. Vuong , Cristina Metral , Wesley Sheley , Michelle Liu , Ariel K. Carlson , Michael P. Jones

{"title":"Chromatophoromas on the tail of a pet axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) with presumptive metastasis","authors":"Kristina S. Vuong , Cristina Metral , Wesley Sheley , Michelle Liu , Ariel K. Carlson , Michael P. Jones","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Reported neoplasia in amphibians is rare with axolotls (<span><em>Ambystoma mexicanum</em></span>) and African clawed frogs (<span><em>Xenopus laevis</em></span><span>) being overrepresented. Reported neoplasia in axolotls include chromatophoromas, teratomas, and neuroblastomas.</span></p></div><div><h3>Case Description</h3><p><span>A 3-year-old intact female axolotl was presented with a pigmented bilobed right proximal tail mass and a vascular left proximal tail mass. The patient was anesthetized with alfaxalone via immersion bath and </span>subcutaneous injection<span>, and the tail was amputated proximal to the masses. The axolotl recovered uneventfully and was discharged with oral medications. Histopathology of the tail masses revealed incomplete excision of presumptive iridophoromas (a subset of chromatophoroma). Complete tail regeneration occurred after 7 months with no gross reoccurrence of the masses. The patient presented 9 months post-operatively with a 3-week history of decreased appetite. Coelomic ultrasound revealed a vascularized coelomic mass caudal to the liver. Euthanasia was performed and necropsy<span> revealed presumptive metastasis of the chromatophoromas into the spleen and kidneys.</span></span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and case relevance</h3><p>Chromatophoromas with potential for metastasis should be considered in axolotls with cutaneous masses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"45 ","pages":"Pages 8-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42882153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Detection and characteristics of Proteromonas (Placidozoa: Opalinea) in a pet inland bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) 一种宠物内陆须龙（Pogona vitticeps）的蛋白质组蛋白（Placidozoa:Opalina）的检测和特征

IF 0.5 4区农林科学

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.03.007

S. Chou, T. Mohri, T. Tokiwa

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JEPM April 2023 Literature Review JEPM 2023年4月文献综述

IF 0.5 4区农林科学

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.02.010

Jenna N. Winer

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JEPM April, 2023 - Avian & Exotic News JEPM, 2023年4月-鸟类和异域新闻