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{"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}

{"title":"Orchiectomy and scrotal ablation using a bipolar electrothermal sealing device in macropods: Four cases","authors":"Noah Díaz-Portalatín ,&nbsp;Miranda J. Sadar ,&nbsp;Kailey Anderson ,&nbsp;João Brandão","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Permanent surgical orchiectomy with or without scrotal ablation has become the contraceptive method of choice in male macropods, as reversible chemical methods have found little success.</p></div><div><h3>Case descriptions</h3><p>Four cases of elective orchiectomy and scrotal ablation utilizing an electrothermal bipolar tissue sealing device (LigaSure^TM), a novel technique, was described in 1 red kangaroo (<em>Osphranter rufus</em>), 1 parma wallaby (<em>Notamacropus parma</em>), and 2 red-necked wallabies (<em>Notamacropus rufogriseus</em><span>). The mean surgical time was 90 seconds. Two cases experienced incision dehiscence<span> during routine postoperative hospitalization. In both cases, the incision was reapposed using skin staples (Case 1) or suture (Case 2), with no further complications noted. No long-term complications were noted following orchiectomy in any of the cases.</span></span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>While orchiectomy and scrotal ablation were rapid in the described cases with no long-term complications, barbering, and subsequent incisional dehiscence were noted within the first 24 hours postoperatively, requiring reapposition in 2 cases. The authors recommend utilizing appropriately sized vessel-sealing devices based on the size of the scrotal stalk, adequate analgesia, closure with suture, and use of a diaper or an Elizabethan collar to decrease the incidence of incisional dehiscence.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"47 ","pages":"Pages 34-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41921891","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":"Hydrocephalus in a rabbit with epileptic seizures","authors":"Audrey Palmero,&nbsp;Quentin Zachée","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"47 ","pages":"Pages 21-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45464213","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":"Bullous keratopathy in a dwarf rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus)","authors":"William Irving,&nbsp;Cameron Whittaker,&nbsp;Kelly Caruso,&nbsp;Benjamin Reynolds,&nbsp;Paul McCarthy,&nbsp;Jeff Smith","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Bullous keratopathy (BK) is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the cornea resulting in severe edema and protrusion. Based on the literature search, naturally occurring BK has not been reported in a rabbit.</p></div><div><h3>Case description</h3><p>A two-year-old female neutered dwarf rabbit (<span><em>Oryctolagus cuniculus</em><em> domesticus</em></span><span>) presented for worsening corneal edema of the left eye. The left eye was diagnosed with BK that was fluorescein<span> negative. Optical coherence tomography<span><span><span><span> revealed profound corneal lamellar separation typical of BK. The patient was anaesthetized and a temporary tarsorrhaphy (TT) was placed using 5/0 silk with fluid line stents in the upper and lower eyelids. The patient was treated with </span>ofloxacin ophthalmic solution, atropine ophthalmic solution, and oral </span>meloxicam. Following 10 days of TT the corneal thickness improved but edema progressed to occupy most of the cornea. An area of corneal infiltrate could then be seen. A fungal infection was suspected and topical </span>voriconazole 1% was added to the treatment regimen. Following two months of topical therapy the patient healed with mild fibrosis associated with the infiltrated area.</span></span></span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusions and case relevance</h3><p>Rabbits can be affected by naturally occurring bullous keratopathy and in this case healing was achieved following a temporary tarsorrhaphy and extended medical therapy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"47 ","pages":"Pages 23-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47133082","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":"Surgical treatment of a traumatic humeral fracture in a green Iguana (Iguana Iguana)","authors":"Gennaro Vitolo ,&nbsp;Nicola D'Alterio ,&nbsp;Francesco Di Dona","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.06.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2023.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"47 ","pages":"Pages 1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49771151","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":"Unilateral para-ureteral cyst with ipsilateral hydroureteronephrosis in a domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)","authors":"Typhanie Tan ,&nbsp;Isabelle Langlois ,&nbsp;Céline Giron ,&nbsp;Cyrielle Finck ,&nbsp;Hélène Rembeaux ,&nbsp;Anne-Laurence Vigneau ,&nbsp;André D. Dallaire","doi":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.jepm.2023.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Ureteral cystic lesions are rarely described in pet rabbits.</p></div><div><h3>Case description</h3><p>A two-year-old spayed female rabbit was presented for lethargy, anorexia and decreased fecal output of one-day duration. Upon physical examination, a 5−6 cm, mobile, firm abdominal mass was palpated cranially to the urinary<span><span> bladder. Bloodwork was within normal limits. A contrast-enhanced abdominal </span>computed tomography<span> examination revealed a severe right-sided hydronephrosis, an ipsilateral hydroureter and a voluminous fluid dense nonenhancing mass abutting the right ureter<span>. Medical management was initiated, and a laparotomy was scheduled. In surgery, the mass was diagnosed as ureteral in origin. The right kidney and ureter, along with the mass, were successfully excised and sent for histopathology and bacterial culture. A para-ureteral cyst associated with a severe unilateral hydronephrosis and moderate hydroureter were diagnosed. No associated infection was confirmed. The rabbit recovered uneventfully and bloodwork was unremarkable 2-months postsurgery.</span></span></span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusion and case relevance</h3><p>This case reports an unusual and likely acquired ureteral lesion. Although rare, a para-ureteral cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis for an abdominal mass with concurrent anorexia and decreased defecation in the female neutered rabbit.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":15801,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine","volume":"47 ","pages":"Pages 4-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48384521","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}