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{"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":"","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":"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":"Corrigendum to Vesicular gland infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa with secondary prostatitis in a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus). J Exotic Pet Med 2024; 48:20/24","authors":"Leon Picazo ,&nbsp;Ayla Del Romero ,&nbsp;Jorge Rosell ,&nbsp;Jordi Aguilo-Gisbert","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.08.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.08.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Page 13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1557506324001058/pdfft?md5=f4ec60895583964769a1fc6ea990a7ab&pid=1-s2.0-S1557506324001058-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142171996","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":"Effect of the Addition of an Ultraviolet B Light Bulb for 6 Months to the Enclosure of Client-Owned Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) on Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations","authors":"Lauren Thielen ,&nbsp;Laurie Hess ,&nbsp;Mark A. Mitchell ,&nbsp;Kent Refsal","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The objective of this study was to determine the effects of ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation on the serum concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] in pet cockatiels (<em>Nymphicus hollandicus)</em> living in their home environments.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Thirty client-owned cockatiels were allocated to an intervention group, consisting of exposure to a commercial coil fluorescent bulb, or a control group, with no exposure to supplemental lighting. Blood samples were collected at baseline (Day 0) and 6 months after simple randomization for measurement of 25(OH)D (Day 180). A linear mixed model was used to determine if serum 25(OH)D concentrations were influenced by time, group, age, or sex.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>At baseline, median 25(OH)D concentration for the whole study population was 13 nmol/L (range, 0.0–15.0 nmol/L). At the end of the study, median 25(OH)D concentration for the whole study population was 6.5 nmol/L (0.0–15.0 nmol/L), for the control group was 3 nmol/L (0.0–8.0 nmol/L) and for the UVB group was 7.5 nmol/L (6.0–11.0 nmol/L). There was a statistically significant 50% reduction in 25(OH)D concentrations from the baseline to the final sampling period for the overall population, but no differences by group, age, or sex.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion and clinical relevance</h3><p>The addition of a UVB bulb for 6 months to the enclosures of cockatiels did not increase their serum 25(OH)D concentrations. There was an unexplained decrease in both groups when comparing Day 0 to the Day 180 sampling period. The 50% attenuation in the UVB lighting group, although not statistically significant, may be clinically relevant and deserves further investigation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Pages 14-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142238153","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":"Vaccine-induced distemper in domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo): 5 cases (2022)","authors":"Hugo A. Gonzalez-Jassi ,&nbsp;Julie Fithian ,&nbsp;Greta Doden ,&nbsp;Sunil More ,&nbsp;Akhilesh Ramachandran ,&nbsp;Brianne Taylor ,&nbsp;A. Giselle Cino-Ozuna ,&nbsp;Alexa Hunter ,&nbsp;Scott Mitchell ,&nbsp;Rebecca Wilkes ,&nbsp;João Brandão","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious disease that has been reported in several mammals, including the domestic ferret (<em>Mustela putorius furo</em>). Vaccine-induced disease occurs when modified liver virus (MLV) vaccines are used.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A retrospecitive review of medical records and pathology reports from a single academic institution for 2022, was performed. All ferret cases that had CDV histopathology findings and positive CDV RT-PCR were included.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Five cases were identified. Data was extracted from the available records/forms. Cases were presented between September and December of 2022 and included 2 castrated males and 3 unknown sex animals. (11-to 29-weekd old) from Oklahoma (n=4) and Virginia (n=1). All animals had clinical signs of CDV, originated from the same breeding facility, and were allegedly vaccinated with a commercially available MLV-CDV vaccine for mink. Histopathological findings were consistent with CDV&lt; and brain and/or lung tissue was CDV positive by RT-PCR. H-gene sequencing identified America-1 strain/Lederly-CDV3-like genetic material with 99% identify with the vaccine. H-gene sequences showed that the CDV strains formed a separate clade in the tree within the Lederle group. The M-F regions were 100% identical to the MLV-CDDV vaccine.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and clinical relevance</h3><p>Based on sequencing, ferrets were infected with a CDV Lederle-like strain, which is believed to be extinct in the wild. The findings of these cases share several similarities to previous reports of vaccine-induced disease. MLV vaccines should be avoided for immunization of ferret kits, especially in settings like breeding facilities and pet stores, where epidemiologic risks are amplified.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"51 ","pages":"Pages 20-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142238158","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":"2024-08-13","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":"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":"2024-07-03","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}