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{"title":"Successful medical management of a rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus 2 infection in a pet rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)","authors":"Albert Phouratsamay ,&nbsp;Alix Barbarino ,&nbsp;Gabrielle Marolles ,&nbsp;Gabrielle Juster ,&nbsp;Elise Martinot ,&nbsp;Paul Raymond ,&nbsp;Patricia Muffat-es-Jacques ,&nbsp;Patrick Verwaerde ,&nbsp;Charly Pignon ,&nbsp;Thomas Coutant","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>RHDV2 infection carries a variable risk of mortality in pet rabbits and there is no specific antiviral treatment.</div></div><div><h3>Case description</h3><div>An 8-month-old unvaccinated neutered male dwarf rabbit was presented for decreased appetite and reduced faecal output over 12 hours. The rabbit was lethargic and had an uncomfortable cranial abdominal palpation. Abdominal radiography revealed incipient signs of gastric stasis. Blood tests showed an increase in alkaline phosphatase and alanine transaminase activities and a total hyperbilirubinaemia, a thrombocytopenia, a regenerative anaemia and an increase in clotting times for both activated partial thromboplastin time and prothrombin time. On abdominal ultrasound, peritoneal effusion was found in small quantity between liver lobes. RHDV2 infection was confirmed by PCR on a blood sample. Intensive care was initiated, and an 18 mL/kg plasma transfusion was performed. The blood donor rabbit was a healthy and vaccinated 1-year-old New Zealand White neutered male rabbit. Following plasma transfusion, clear clinical improvement was observed. The rabbit was discharged after 6 days with improved blood parameters. The rabbit recovered uneventfully after 1 week. Six months posthospitalization, the rabbit was vaccinated with a trivalent vaccine against myxomatosis, RHDV1 and RHDV2. After 15 months, the rabbit remained healthy.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and case relevance</h3><div>This case reports a detailed successful medical management of a RHDV2 infection in a pet rabbit using supportive treatments and a transfusion of convalescent plasma from a vaccinated rabbit. Convalescent plasma therapy is a relatively simple and affordable treatment that should be considered in case of RHDV2 infection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Pages 38-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142433426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mycobacteriosis in the swim bladder caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum in a blood parrot cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus × Paraneetroplus synspilus)","authors":"Sirawich Srisiri ,&nbsp;Onanong Charoenwai ,&nbsp;Teerapat Yongprapat ,&nbsp;Patharapol Piamsomboon ,&nbsp;Thanida Haetrakul","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.006","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Swim bladder disorders occur frequently in several fish species, with bacterial infections being a primary cause. However, infections caused by mycobacteria are not usually reported.</div></div><div><h3>Case description</h3><div>A blood parrot cichlid (<em>Amphilophus citrinellus</em> × <em>Paraneetroplus synspilus</em>) presented with a recurrent unresponsive swim bladder disorder. The fish had undergone several unsuccessful aspirations of the swim bladder and antimicrobial treatments. Ultrasonography and radiography indicated fluid accumulation in the swim bladder. A turbid-yellowish fluid containing numerous acid-fast–positive bacilli was obtained during swim bladder aspiration. The fish was subsequently euthanized, and the necropsy revealed a fluid-filled enlarged swim bladder with yellowish sediments. Histopathological examination using Ziehl–Neelsen staining identified multiple granulomas encapsulating acid-fast–positive bacilli in several internal organs. <em>Mycobacterium fortuitum</em> infection was confirmed through polymerase chain reaction assay and genetic analysis<em>.</em></div></div><div><h3>Conclusion and case relevance</h3><div>This primary report documents the unusual pathology of <em>M. fortuitum</em> infection in this particular cichlid species, in which the bacteria colonized the swim bladder cavity, leading to a buoyancy disorder.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Pages 54-58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142437998","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}

{"title":"Avian & Exotic News","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.007","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Pages 36-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142427758","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}

{"title":"Successful surgical treatment of gastric dilatation and volvulus in a pet domestic rat (Rattus norvegicus)","authors":"Harriet Woodhall,&nbsp;Kimberley Barrow,&nbsp;Sarah Brown,&nbsp;Thomas Roe,&nbsp;Cassie Bergen","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Gastric dilatation and volvulus has been reported in mammals and exotic pets. A 7-month-old, male neutered, pet domestic rat (<em>Rattus norvegicus</em>) 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.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Pages 9-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141630005","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}

{"title":"Phacoemulsification of a unilateral immature cataract with lens regeneration in a juvenile ferret","authors":"Brittany N. Schlesener ,&nbsp;Ryan Taylor ,&nbsp;Eric C. Ledbetter","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.06.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2024.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To describe the clinical features of a ferret with a unilateral immature nuclear cataract treated using phacoemulsification and subsequent lens regeneration requiring an additional surgical procedure.</p></div><div><h3>Animal</h3><p>A 1-year-old, female-spayed, client-owned ferret was referred for evaluation because of a 1-month history of progressive unilateral ocular opacity in the left eye and infrequent ipsilateral blepharospasm.</p></div><div><h3>Case description</h3><p>On ophthalmic examination, the ferret had an immature nuclear cataract of the left eye with no other abnormal findings. An ocular ultrasound, electroretinogram, and unilateral phacoemulsification were scheduled 2 months after initial evaluation. At that time, mild pancortical cataract progression was identified with no additional new abnormalities. Apart from the cataract of the left eye, ultrasonography was within normal limits. Under preanesthetic medications, the electroretinogram revealed unremarkable b-wave amplitudes.</p></div><div><h3>Treatment and outcome</h3><p>Phacoemulsification was performed without complications. Histologic evaluation of the lens material did not reveal a specific etiology for cataractogenesis. Vision was restored in the operated eye, but blepharospasm recurred 4.5-months postoperatively. Ophthalmic examination revealed lens regrowth and anterior uveitis in the operated eye. Two-months of medical management improved uveitis and restored comfort. Lentoid irrigation and aspiration were performed routinely 6-months after the 1^st surgery. At the latest recheck, no new lens material was identified.</p></div><div><h3>Clinical relevance</h3><p>This case suggests that phacoemulsification is feasible in ferrets, with a good visual outcome in the short term. However, we observed lens regrowth that required lentoid irrigation and aspiration. Further studies are needed to investigate the prevalence of postsurgical lens regeneration as well as vision and comfort outcomes in the long term.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Pages 5-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141605720","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}

{"title":"","authors":"Joanna K. Webb DVM, MS, DACZM","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Page 32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142427756","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}

{"title":"The effects of time and anticoagulant type on hematologic values in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus)","authors":"Gretel Tovar-Lopez ,&nbsp;Krista A. Keller ,&nbsp;A Russell Moore ,&nbsp;Sangeeta Rao ,&nbsp;Miranda J. Sadar","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Avian hematologic characteristics complicate evaluation; therefore, complete blood cell counts require manual analysis for best accuracy. Furthermore, the quality of samples may be affected by prolonged shipment.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Blood was collected from the right jugular vein of twenty-four, 7-year-old (14 male, 10 female), wild-type cockatiels (<em>Nymphicus hollandicus</em>)<em>.</em> Smears were prepared using fresh, untreated blood. The remainder was divided into dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and lithium heparin microtainers. A hematocrit tube and blood smear were prepared at baseline, 24, 48, and 72 hours after venipuncture. Packed cell volume (PCV), total solids (TS), estimated white blood cell (WBC) count, WBC differential (heterophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils), hemolysis index (HI), and preparation quality were assessed and compared to baseline. After log transformation, the effects of anticoagulants across time points were compared.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Heparinized samples had significant differences in WBC, heterophil, and lymphocyte counts at 48 hours, and PCV and TS at 72 hours compared to baseline. There was a positive proportional bias in PCV and TS from EDTA anticoagulant samples at 24, 48, and 72 hours, and from heparinized samples at 48 and 72 hours compared to baseline. The EDTA samples had increased PCV and TS compared to heparin at all time points, and higher WBC and heterophil counts at 48 hours compared to baseline. A type II methodological error cannot be excluded.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and clinical relevance</h3><div>These results suggest that the anticoagulant used and time spent in anticoagulant alters hematologic values in cockatiels, which may have significant clinical implications. The importance of sample processing within 24 hours and anticoagulant-specific reference intervals for hematologic variables should be considered.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Pages 48-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142437997","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}

{"title":"Successful treatment of temporomandibular joint luxation in a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) via bilateral coronoidectomy and condilectomy","authors":"Athinodoros Athinodorou ,&nbsp;Ingrid Tundo ,&nbsp;Ingrid Isaac ,&nbsp;Jenna Richardson","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Successful surgical outcomes for temporomandibular joint luxation in rabbits are not well documented in the veterinary literature.</p></div><div><h3>Case description</h3><p>A 5-month-old male rabbit presented to a referral hospital following a traumatic incident 48 hours prior, that resulted in an inability to prehend food. At physical examination the mouth could not physically close and no crepitus was present. The open mouth was apparent during the physical examination. Computed tomography revealed a bilateral temporomandibular joint luxation. A closed reduction under general anesthesia was unsuccessful, resulting in an open surgical reduction, with bilateral coronoidectomy and condilectomy.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and case relevance</h3><p>The surgery facilitated mouth closure and return of the patient's ability to eat, which has continued now thirty-three months post-surgery. This case illustrates a long-term, successful surgical management of bilateral temporomandibular joint luxation in a pet rabbit.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Pages 27-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1557506324001034/pdfft?md5=3bb17898c6c48d8526a9c4c4b60636a4&pid=1-s2.0-S1557506324001034-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142238159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Abstracts from the literature","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.09.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Pages 33-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142427757","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}

{"title":"Oral carcinoma in a captive Spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca)","authors":"Harriet Woodhall ,&nbsp;David Walker ,&nbsp;Kimberley Barrow ,&nbsp;Sarah Brown","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.04.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2024.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"50 ","pages":"Pages 5-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141083801","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}