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{"title":"Radiographic, ultrasonographic, and computed tomographic characteristics of a diaphragmatic liposarcoma in a meerkat (Suricata suricatta) with a splenorenal shunt","authors":"Chang-eun Lee ,&nbsp;Junemoe Jeong ,&nbsp;Kichang Lee ,&nbsp;Hakyoung Yoon","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.12.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.12.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p><span><span>Liposarcomas<span> are malignant tumors of the adipose tissue that are locally invasive and have a high recurrence rate but low metastatic potential in </span></span>dogs<span><span> and cats. </span>Portosystemic shunts (PSS) are abnormal blood vessels in which the portal system bypasses the liver and connects to the systemic </span></span>vascular system. To date, there have been no reports of abdominal liposarcoma or PSS in meerkats. We aimed to report the imaging features of abdominal liposarcoma in a meerkat with a splenorenal shunt and detail the surgical procedure for liposarcoma removal, histopathologic findings, and follow-up care.</p></div><div><h3>Case description</h3><p>A 3-year-old spayed female meerkat (<span><em>Suricata suricatta</em></span><span><span>) without clear clinical symptoms was brought to the animal hospital for a checkup. A mass was observed between the right lobe of the liver and the diaphragm using several imaging modalities. The mass appeared radiolucent on radiography, partially hyperechoic on ultrasonography, heterogeneously attenuated with a fat-like area on </span>computed tomography<span> (CT), and was histopathologically diagnosed as a liposarcoma. Additionally, a mildly radiopaque structure caudal to the left kidney was observed on radiography and as a tubular vessel on ultrasonography, and a splenorenal shunt originating from the splenic vein and terminating in the left renal vein was confirmed on CT. There were no remarkable findings during the follow-up 7 months after surgery.</span></span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and case relevance</h3><p>We describe the imaging features of a meerkat with an abdominal liposarcoma and a splenorenal shunt. In cases of abdominal heterogeneous attenuated masses with fat-like areas on CT in meerkats, liposarcoma should be included in the differential diagnosis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"48 ","pages":"Pages 13-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138692906","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":"Use of a commercial oral moxidectin plus praziquantel combination for treatment of the respiratory nematode Crenosoma striatum in rescued Southern white-breasted hedgehogs (Erinaceus concolor)","authors":"Nitzan Adam,&nbsp;David Eshar","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p><em>Crenosoma striatum</em><span> lungworm infestation is common in many free-ranging hedgehogs. This report describes the clinical experience when using a commercial moxidectin/praziquantel combination against natural </span><em>C. striatum</em> infestation in rescued Southern white-breasted hedgehogs (<span><em>Erinaceus</em><em> concolor</em></span>).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>In total, 24 hedgehogs received a commercial moxidectin/praziquantel combination at 1.2 mg per kg and 7.0 mg per kg bodyweight orally after showing <em>C. striatum</em> larvae in their feces. Weekly fecal rechecks were performed over 4 weeks.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There were no apparent adverse responses, and nearly all treated hedgehogs (96%) had increased their body weights before their release to the wild. When compared to their initial positive check, none of the treated hedgehogs had showed <em>C. striatum</em> larvae in their last fecal recheck.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion and Clinical Relevance</h3><p>Based on our observations, a single oral administration of moxidectin/praziquantel is safe and effective for treatment of <em>C. striatum</em> lungworm infestation in Southern white-breasted hedgehogs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"48 ","pages":"Pages 17-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138516922","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":"Determination of a plasma retinol reference interval in leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius)","authors":"Brandon J. Louth ,&nbsp;J. Jill Heatley ,&nbsp;McAllister Council-Troche","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Leopard geckos (<em>Eublepharis macularius</em>) are a popular captive bred species of reptile in the exotic pet trade that are commonly seen for clinical presentations consistent with hypovitaminosis A. There has been a lack of antemortem diagnostics available for minimally invasive and appropriate diagnosis of this disease. Reference intervals for retinol have not been published or validated in leopard geckos or any closely related species.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Plasma, with a sample volume of only 50 µl, from 40 healthy captive bred leopard geckos, 20 males and 20 females were analyzed using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) to determine plasma retinol concentrations.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Using UPLC/MS analysis data was normally distributed and a reference interval for plasma retinol in the leopard gecko was 0.06 to 0.55µg/mL (0.01–0.08µmol/L). A mean of 0.31µg/mL with a lower limit 95% confidence interval being 0.03 to 0.10 µg/mL and upper limit of 0.52 to 0.59 µg/mL. No significant variations of plasma retinol were found based on gecko color morph, age or weight. Female leopard geckos had a slightly higher mean plasma retinol compared to males, but was not significantly different.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and Clinical Relevance</h3><p>This study will allow veterinary clinicians to better diagnose and treat hypovitaminosis A and to provide advice on dietary supplementation and dietary improvement for the leopard gecko and possibly other gecko species as well. In addition, these values can be used to design and evaluate other studies for nutritional needs of this species. Limitations of this study include only a single season of collection, no same time comparison to liver values, and the evaluation of only captive bred individuals.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"48 ","pages":"Pages 43-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139663085","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":"Visualization of radiographic mineral opacities in guinea pigs in the location of the bulbourethral glands may be underdiagnosed","authors":"Amanda D. Wong ,&nbsp;Krista A. Keller ,&nbsp;Anthony J. Cerreta ,&nbsp;Kirstin Cook ,&nbsp;Joanna K. Webb ,&nbsp;Kenneth R. Welle ,&nbsp;Martha A. Delaney ,&nbsp;Audrey Billhymer","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p><span>Pathology of male guinea pig accessory sex glands is minimally described. Mineral opacities caudal to the pelvis were identified during evaluation of two index cases presenting with </span>urinary<span> signs. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of this radiographic finding, suspected to be bulbourethral glands, and to describe associated clinical signs.</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p><span>A retrospective review of medical records from a single academic institution was performed identifying male guinea pigs with abdominal radiographs, abdominal computed tomography, and/or </span>necropsy. Available imaging studies were evaluated for mineral opacities caudal to the pelvis and necropsy reports were reviewed. Medical case histories meeting the inclusion criteria were summarized.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Six cases met the inclusion criteria, with a prevalence of 5.17% (6/116) amongst male guinea pigs with abdominal imaging that included the soft tissues caudal to the pelvis. Collimation of 25% (28/112) of radiographic studies and 50% (4/8) of computed tomographic studies excluded this region. One necropsy report (3.23%, 1/31) during the study period evaluated the accessory sex glands. The most common clinical signs in identified cases were hematuria (66.7%, 4/6) and stranguria (50%, 3/6).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and clinical relevance</h3><p>The clinical significance of radiographic mineralization in the vicinity of the bulbourethral glands is unknown. This radiographic finding may be underreported due to collimation practices which may exclude the soft tissues caudal to the pelvis. Purposeful evaluation of these organs should be performed during imaging and necropsy evaluation to screen and develop better understanding of the clinical significance of this radiographic finding.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"48 ","pages":"Pages 25-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139035179","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":"Evaluation of Bothrops jararaca retina using optical coherence tomography","authors":"Débora G. Pinto ,&nbsp;Marcelo P.N. de Carvalho ,&nbsp;Kathleen F. Grego ,&nbsp;Sávio S. Sant'Anna ,&nbsp;Sung S. Watanabe ,&nbsp;Paulo Sergio de M. Barros ,&nbsp;Angélica M.V. Safatle","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"48 ","pages":"Pages 37-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139375899","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 management of acinar adenocarcinoma by pulmonary lobectomy in a pet rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)","authors":"Laura Mercado ,&nbsp;Isabelle Desprez ,&nbsp;François Lafuma ,&nbsp;Delphine Sarran ,&nbsp;Julien Brune ,&nbsp;Minh Huynh ,&nbsp;Jérôme Abadie ,&nbsp;Emmanuel Risi","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.06.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2023.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Primary lung neoplasms have rarely been reported in rabbits. The present case describes the diagnosis and successful surgical management of acinar adenocarcinoma in a pet rabbit.</p></div><div><h3>Case description</h3><p>An 8-year-old neutered male rabbit presented with signs of dyspnea that had worsened over several days. Thoracic radiography revealed a soft-tissue opacity in the right medial pulmonary lobe, which was subsequently confirmed on thoracic ultrasound. Computed tomography<span> was performed, revealing a heterogeneous ovoid parenchymal mass. This mass was in contact with the caudal vena cava and the right diaphragmatic pilar. Fine-needle aspiration was performed, and the cytology results were consistent with an epithelial neoplasm in the right medial lobe. Right lateral thoracotomy and lobectomy of the right medial pulmonary lobe were performed. The patient recovered uneventfully, with improved appetite and fecal output. Histological analysis of the mass was consistent with acinar adenocarcinoma. Regular follow-up radiographs did not reveal any significant abnormalities.</span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and case relevance</h3><p>This case report describes the successful clinical management of an acinar adenocarcinoma of the lung treated by thoracic surgery in a pet rabbit. Primary pulmonary neoplasm should be a differential in rabbits presenting with respiratory signs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"47 ","pages":"Pages 9-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49901398","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":"Anesthetic effects of dexmedetomedineketamine sedation followed by isoflurane induction and maintenance in the saker falcon (Falco cherrug)","authors":"Eugenio Gaudio ,&nbsp;Cristiano Franceschinis ,&nbsp;Peter McKinney ,&nbsp;Panagiotis Azmanis","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.07.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2023.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p><span>Avian anesthesia can be challenging due to birds’ anatomical and physiological peculiarities. Also, most drug doses and combinations used are empirical. The objective of this study was to evaluate the anesthetic quality and physiological changes after dexmedetomidine-ketamine sedation and isoflurane anesthesia in the saker falcon (</span><em>Falco cherrug</em>).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Twelve falcons<span> weighing (mean±standard deviation) 915±175g were included in the study. Pre-sedation heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) were assessed. A combination of ketamine (3mg/kg) and dexmedetomidine (25µg/kg) was administered intramuscularly. Sedation times were recorded, physiological variables assessed, and various blood parameters measured. Induction was performed with isoflurane at 2% for 2 minutes and anesthesia was maintained at 1%. During maintenance, physiological variables were assessed at 5-minute intervals and blood parameters were re-evaluated before reversal administration. Recovery times were documented. Quality of sedation, maintenance, and recovery were assessed.</span></p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Sedation was achieved within 2.9±1.0 minutes and quality of sedation and maintenance were deemed «excellent» in all falcons. HR values decreased during sedation (137±38 <em>versus</em> 99±13 beats per minute; <em>p</em>=0.001) and remained constant during maintenance. No significant differences were seen in RR from pre-sedation values. Mean arterial blood pressure (203±14 <em>versus</em> 168±22mmHg; <em>p</em>&lt;0.001) and cloacal temperature (40.3±0.8 <em>versus</em> 38.9±1.0°C; <em>p</em><span>&lt;0.001) decreased after induction. Hypoxemia (65.9±6.1mmHg) was observed at sedation but resolved during maintenance, while hypercarbia (54.2±11.5mmHg) and acidemia (7.28±0.036) developed. Full recovery was quick (12.3±3.9minutes).</span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and clinical relevance</h3><p>The proposed drug combination provided for high quality sedation, maintenance, and a satisfactory recovery. Nevertheless, alterations in the falcons’ physiology were documented.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"47 ","pages":"Pages 27-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49901406","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":"In Memorium of Dr. James M. Harris","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.09.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2023.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"47 ","pages":"Page 58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49867717","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":"Treatment of chicken body lice (Menacanthus stramineus) using topical fluralaner in Buff Orpington hens","authors":"Emily Godollei-Jacob ,&nbsp;Mary Walker ,&nbsp;Asheley B. Wathen ,&nbsp;Bruce H. Noden ,&nbsp;João Brandão","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.08.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.08.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"47 ","pages":"Page 65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48008795","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":"Use of maropitant for pain management in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) undergoing elective orchiectomy or ovariohysterectomy","authors":"Megan Roeder ,&nbsp;Pedro Boscan ,&nbsp;Sangeeta Rao ,&nbsp;Laila Proença ,&nbsp;William Guerrera ,&nbsp;Maya Grayck ,&nbsp;Megan Gish ,&nbsp;Michelle N. Sullivan ,&nbsp;Miranda J. Sadar","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Pain control is a challenge in domestic rabbits (<span><em>Oryctolagus cuniculus</em></span><span>). The objective of this study was to describe the effect of maropitant on pain scores, food intake, and fecal output in domestic rabbits following elective orchiectomy or ovariohysterectomy.</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Rabbits that underwent orchiectomy or ovariohysterectomy at three institutions were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: low-dose maropitant (2 mg/kg SC once), high-dose maropitant (10 mg/kg SC once), and control (1 mL/kg saline SC once). Rabbits were monitored using video surveillance postoperatively. Pain scores were assessed by three blinded observers, and results were grouped into time frames after surgery. Food intake and fecal output were measured until discharge.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There were no local side effects with maropitant administration. There were no statistically significant differences between groups with regard to pain behaviors. An inverse trend was noted between increasing maropitant dosage versus food intake and fecal output, which was not statistically significant.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and Clinical Relevance</h3><p>Maropitant at 2 mg/kg SC and at 10 mg/kg SC failed to significantly reduce pain when compared to control group.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"47 ","pages":"Pages 14-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41869609","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}