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{"title":"Conservative management of bilateral fracture of the rami of the mandible in a rabbit","authors":"Dimitria Gomes, Sarah Slaughter, Christopher Tollefson, Nicola Di Girolamo","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2025.02.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2025.02.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"53 ","pages":"Pages 12-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706054","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":"Septic tarsal synovitis and arthritis in a domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculi)","authors":"Harriet Woodhall","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2025.02.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2025.02.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"53 ","pages":"Pages 14-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706055","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":"Gastric dilatation and volvulus in a domestic rabbit","authors":"Meir M. Barak ,&nbsp;Sophie Liberman ,&nbsp;Gina Vecere ,&nbsp;Shachar Malka ,&nbsp;Sophie Dennison","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2025.02.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2025.02.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a well-documented, life-threatening condition in dogs and guinea pigs; however, it is rarely reported in rabbits.</div></div><div><h3>Case description</h3><div>A 3-year-old female spayed rabbit presented with a recent history of decreased appetite, no drinking, and being quiet and reluctant to move. On physical examination, the rabbit demonstrated discomfort during abdominal palpation. Whole-body CT scan revealed a GDV with the stomach rotated around the mesenteric axis. An exploratory laparotomy was performed, and the stomach was found to be rotated 180 degrees clockwise (from a caudal view). The stomach was de-rotated and an incisional gastropexy was performed. The rabbit was discharged 3 days postoperatively. At recheck examination 14 days postoperatively the rabbit was reportedly doing well with normal appetite, defecation, and energy levels. However, six days later the rabbit acutely died at home, and necropsy was declined by the owner.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and case relevance</h3><div>This publication is the first reported case of GDV in a rabbit, in the peer-reviewed literature. GDV should be included as a differential diagnosis in sick rabbits presented with nonspecific signs of lethargy and reduced food intake, as demonstrated by this case. While these clinical signs are common in many rabbit conditions, overlooking GDV as a possibility could have severe consequences given its potentially fatal nature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"53 ","pages":"Pages 8-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143643816","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":"Human chorionic gonadotropin treatment of bilateral nonpruritic alopecia in seven female guinea pigs","authors":"Christina Vildershøj,&nbsp;Anna V. Müller,&nbsp;Mette Lybek Rueløkke,&nbsp;Jan Bojsen-Møller Secher","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2025.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2025.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Background:</em> Follicular cysts are often associated with bilateral nonpruritic alopecia in guinea pigs (GPs). Hormonal therapy is a potential alternative to ovariectomy or ovariohysterectomy (OHE), but there is a lack of studies in this area. The primary aim of this prospective case series was to examine the effect and potential side effects of treatment with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in GPs with bilateral nonpruritic alopecia suspected to be caused by follicular cysts. Secondary aims were to describe the frequency of associated clinical signs and to investigate if treatment with hCG would change the size of the ovary, including any ovarian cysts, identified on serial transabdominal ultrasound.</div><div><em>Methods:</em> Seven pet female GPs with bilateral nonpruritic alopecia were included in the study. The GPs were treated with 100 IU/kg hCG subcutaneously once weekly for 3 weeks and monitored with clinical examinations, photographs, and ultrasonography for 8 weeks. Clinical resolution was defined as partial or full recovery from alopecia.</div><div><em>Results:</em> All GPs had clinical resolution. One GP had a possible mild adverse reaction with injection site soreness. Treatment did not change the overall size of the ovaries or the ovarian cysts identified on transabdominal ultrasound.</div><div><em>Conclusions and Case Relevance:</em> Treatment with hCG can be an alternative to OHE in GPs with bilateral nonpruritic alopecia consistent with follicular cysts. Long-term studies on larger populations are needed for more robust conclusions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"53 ","pages":"Pages 1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143519340","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":"SARS-CoV-2 and distemper co-infection in a domestic ferret. Case report","authors":"Ana Estephanía Castro-Martínez ,&nbsp;Ximena Rosas-Plaza ,&nbsp;Andrea Pérez ,&nbsp;Erick Martínez-Fuentes ,&nbsp;Karla Mollinedo-Beltrán ,&nbsp;Adriana Méndez-Bernal ,&nbsp;Daniel Alejandro Gómez Pizano ,&nbsp;Laura Cobos-Marín","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>: Canine distemper virus (CDV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) both infect domestic ferrets, with CDV causing severe and fatal illness, and SARS-CoV-2 presenting with variable clinical signs ranging from subclinical to gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms.</div></div><div><h3>Case description</h3><div>A four-month-old castrated male ferret, housed in a pet store, was presented with anorexia, depression, respiratory signs (eye and nasal discharge) and diarrhea lasting 6 days. The physical examination showed blepharitis, pale mucous membranes and abdominal algesia. Bloodwork showed neutrophilia with a left shift, lymphopenia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, increased ALP/GGT and azotemia. The animal was euthanized and lung and tracheal slides were used to diagnose canine distemper by immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy. SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic was performed in pharyngeal and conjunctival swabs as well as lung tissue. These samples were cultured in Vero cells and RNA was analyzed by RT-PCR and high-throughput sequencing. SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.519 was confirmed.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and clinical relevance</h3><div>This report presents the first documented case of co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and CDV in a ferret, highlighting the need to include SARS-CoV-2 as a differential diagnosis in ferrets with respiratory disease, especially in cases where multiple pathogens may be involved.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"52 ","pages":"Pages 21-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143094229","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.2024.12.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.12.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"52 ","pages":"Pages 58-59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143094234","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":"Coelomic ultrasound and computed tomography of clinically normal C. cranwelli (Anura: Ceratophryidae)","authors":"Siyu Long ,&nbsp;Peng Wang ,&nbsp;Yaoqin Shen","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.12.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.12.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div><em>Ceratophrys cranwelli</em> (<em>C. cranwelli</em>) is one of the most commonly kept pet frogs worldwide and may be presented to veterinary clinics for evaluation. However, there is limited imaging data available for ultrasound and computed tomography in this species.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Ultrasound and computed tomography were utilized to assess the organs of <em>C. cranwelli</em>. A total of 23 captive frogs were used in the experiment, including 3 for pre-experiment and 20 for formal experiment. The pre-experimental group received additional contrast-enhanced angiography in computed tomography. The formal experimental group was divided into 2 groups, 5 males and 5 females in each group. One group received ultrasound examination, and the other group received computed tomography.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Finally, the distribution of organs within the coelom was determined, and the radiation attenuation coefficient of specific tissues and organs were measured. Additionally, describing the size, shape, and echogenicity of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, stomach, testes, ovaries, fat bodies, and heart were described.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and clinical relevance</h3><div>This study describes the normal anatomical structure of <em>C. cranwelli</em> and obtains normal imaging data, which provides basic data for this species and can provide some reference for veterinarians.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"52 ","pages":"Pages 30-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143094231","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":"Abstracts from the literature","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"52 ","pages":"Pages 27-29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143094230","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":"Blood compatibility test between different species of chelonians with a simplified hemagglutination cross test.","authors":"Braulio Alejandro Fuantos Gámez ,&nbsp;Alejandro de la Rosa T ,&nbsp;Jocelín S. Sánchez ,&nbsp;Anayansi I. López ,&nbsp;Camilo Romero Nuñez","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The blood compatibility of different species of chelonians kept under human care for possible interspecific blood transfusions was evaluated by means of a simplified hemagglutination cross test. The result was that among individuals of the 9 species of turtles tested, only the combination of 2 species showed immediate macroagglutination, making this an indication of incompatibility between them</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"52 ","pages":"Pages 17-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143093897","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":"Stabilization of coxofemoral luxation in macropods using the Tightrope® system: 3 cases (2016–2023)","authors":"Greta Doden ,&nbsp;Hugo A. Gonzalez-Jassi ,&nbsp;Gregory Yoast ,&nbsp;Katharine Hausmann ,&nbsp;Faolain Barrett ,&nbsp;Grayson Doss ,&nbsp;Anna Martel ,&nbsp;Peter Muir ,&nbsp;Gary Spodnick ,&nbsp;Tania Perez Jimenez ,&nbsp;Mark Rochat ,&nbsp;João Brandão","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2025.01.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2025.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Orthopedic surgery in macropods is underreported.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Retrospective evaluation of clinical, radiographic, and surgical findings of macropods diagnosed with coxofemoral luxation and treated by open reduction and surgical stabilization between the years of 2016 and 2023.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Three cases (red kangaroo [<em>Osphranter rufus</em>], n = 2; Bennett's wallaby [<em>Notamacropus rufogriseus</em>], n = 1) were included. One kangaroo was tolerant of handling while the other two animals were intractable. Coxofemoral luxation was diagnosed radiographically and closed reduction was unsuccessful in all cases. Anesthesia was induced, and lumbosacral subarachnoid analgesia or epidural anesthesia was performed in the kangaroos. All cases received anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibiotic therapies peri- and postoperatively. A craniolateral surgical approach was made over the coxofemoral joint as in canine patients. Open reduction was performed and a TightRope® system was placed. Postoperative radiographs confirmed joint reduction and appropriate implant position. One kangaroo developed postoperative subcutaneous edema of the distal ipsilateral limb, which resolved with supportive therapies. Exercise restriction was instituted in all cases for 6–8 weeks before gradually increasing activity. The wallaby re-presented 4 months later for a right subtrochanteric femoral fracture. On radiographic and intra-operative evaluation, there was no apparent association between this fracture and the previous luxation repair. No clinical or radiographic evidence of implant failure was appreciated up to 22 months postoperatively, although detailed follow-up information was not available for 2 cases.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and clinical relevance</h3><div>Based on these successful outcomes, TightRope® system stabilization may be considered for coxofemoral luxation in macropods to preserve joint anatomy and function.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"52 ","pages":"Pages 43-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143094232","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}