Letícia Paranhos Rios Andrade, Helena Tavares Dutra, Jéssyca Ataíde Ferreira, Jéssica Sola Quirino da Silva, Mariana Quinan Bittar, Paulo José Bastos Queiroz
{"title":"Partial Phallectomy and Penile Retroversion as a Surgical Approach for Severe Preputial Laceration in a Donkey (<i>Equus asinus</i>).","authors":"Letícia Paranhos Rios Andrade, Helena Tavares Dutra, Jéssyca Ataíde Ferreira, Jéssica Sola Quirino da Silva, Mariana Quinan Bittar, Paulo José Bastos Queiroz","doi":"10.1155/crve/9036471","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crve/9036471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Penile trauma in equines can cause injuries of varying severity, potentially leading to temporary or permanent dysfunction. In severe cases, various surgical techniques can be employed to restore the animal's quality of life, such as partial phallectomy combined with penile retroversion. However, descriptions of the application of this technique in donkeys are lacking. This report describes the surgical treatment of a donkey with extensive preputial and penile laceration using the technique of partial phallectomy combined with penile retroversion. An 18-month-old intact male donkey presented with extensive preputial and penile lacerations, resulting in the complete rupture of the preputial lamina, permanent penile protrusion, tissue necrosis, and urethral rupture with urine leakage. The donkey underwent a partial phallectomy and penile retroversion after a 2-week preoperative period, which included debridement, dressings, and antibiotic therapy. The surgical procedure involved the creation of a perineal urethrostomy and partial penile amputation. Postoperative care included antibiotic and anti-inflammatory therapy, as well as local wound management. Postoperative complications included postmicturition hemorrhage and partial suture dehiscence. Despite these issues, a complete recovery was achieved, and the donkey was discharged after 56 days postsurgery. Four years later, the donkey was urinating normally without complications. Penile retroversion combined with partial phallectomy proves to be an effective surgical approach for treating extensive penile and preputial lacerations in donkeys, providing lasting results and long-term complication-free outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9036471"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12283187/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144691875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Periodontal Therapy on Blood Lipid Levels in 10 Dogs With Periodontitis and Hyperlipidemia.","authors":"Yu Sahashi, Miwako Sahashi, Yoshiaki Hikasa","doi":"10.1155/crve/9088922","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crve/9088922","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study is aimed at evaluating the effects of periodontal therapy on blood lipid levels in 10 dogs with both periodontitis and hyperlipidemia. A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 10 client-owned dogs with mild to severe periodontitis and hyperlipidemia. Dental procedures such as periodontal probing and intraoral radiography, followed by scaling, curettage, and polishing, were performed. The teeth were extracted, and the gingival mucosa was sutured in five cases of severe periodontitis. Hematological and general biochemical tests and lipoprotein (i.e., chylomicrons, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), low-density lipoprotein, and high-density lipoprotein) analyses were performed before and 4 weeks after periodontal treatments. Consequently, periodontal treatments significantly reduced the total triglyceride, VLDL-triglyceride, and total cholesterol levels. This study suggested that periodontitis treatment effectively ameliorates hyperlipidemia in dogs with both periodontitis and hyperlipidemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9088922"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12185206/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jacob Ryave, Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, Robert A Sanders
{"title":"Sudden Cardiac Death due to Ventricular Fibrillation in a Dog Following Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusion.","authors":"Jacob Ryave, Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, Robert A Sanders","doi":"10.1155/crve/9925419","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crve/9925419","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> The objective of the study is to report a case of a dog that experienced sudden cardiac death due to ventricular fibrillation following a packed red cell transfusion. <b>Case Summary:</b> A 14-year-old, male castrated, American Staffordshire terrier dog was evaluated before a planned anesthetic event and was diagnosed with second-degree atrioventricular block. One week after the initial evaluation, the dog presented to an emergency facility for episodes of collapse and was diagnosed with hemoperitoneum secondary to splenic rupture. An emergency splenectomy was performed, but the dog developed regenerative anemia postsurgery and received a packed red blood cell transfusion. A Holter monitor was placed before the start of the transfusion due to concerns about previous rhythm abnormalities. Two hours after the blood transfusion, the dog experienced sudden cardiac arrest, and closed-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation was unsuccessful. Analysis of the Holter recording revealed the onset of ventricular arrhythmias following transfusion that progressed to frequent polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Additionally, QT interval prolongation was noted just before the onset of the ventricular arrhythmias on the Holter recording. <b>New Information Provided:</b> To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of a dog that suffered sudden cardiac death after a blood transfusion and discusses possible causes of ventricular arrhythmias.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9925419"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12163223/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144303050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandra Garrett, Hayley Gallaher, Maureen Spinner
{"title":"Small Intestinal Strangulation Secondary to Omental Adhesion Entrapment in a Dog.","authors":"Alexandra Garrett, Hayley Gallaher, Maureen Spinner","doi":"10.1155/crve/3644983","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crve/3644983","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 6-year-old, male neutered, German Shorthaired Pointer was evaluated for acute onset of emesis, tenesmus, and restlessness. Abdominal radiographs suggested gastrointestinal obstruction or torsion. An exploratory laparotomy revealed an omental-to-mesenteric adhesion causing entrapment and strangulation of a segment of the jejunum, along with several other adhesions. The patient had undergone two previous laparotomies, which likely contributed to the extensive adhesion formation found intraoperatively. While postsurgical adhesion formation is a known complication in both human and veterinary medicine, this case is notable for the unusual origin of the adhesions arising from the omentum. Furthermore, the severity of strangulation resulting from this adhesion required more extensive surgery and posed a higher risk for long-term gastrointestinal complications, such as short bowel syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2025 ","pages":"3644983"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12140834/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144235464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nayara de Fátima Lazameth-Diniz, Adriana Oliveira da Silva Queiroz, Flávia da Silva Fernandes, João Fernando Vieira Ennes, Naira Sulany Oliveira de Sousa, Ana Claudia Alves Cortez, Jacqueline da Silva Batista, Eveleise Samira Martins Canto, Kátia Santana Cruz, Ani Beatriz Jackisch-Matsuura, Ormezinda Celeste Cristo Fernandes, Suanni Lemos de Andrade, Érica Simplício de Souza, Hagen Frickmann, João Vicente Braga de Souza
{"title":"Feline Cryptococcosis due to <i>Cryptococcus gattii</i> VGII (Recently Renamed as <i>C. deuterogattii</i>) in an FIV-Positive Cat With Demodicosis From Manaus, Central Amazon, Brazil.","authors":"Nayara de Fátima Lazameth-Diniz, Adriana Oliveira da Silva Queiroz, Flávia da Silva Fernandes, João Fernando Vieira Ennes, Naira Sulany Oliveira de Sousa, Ana Claudia Alves Cortez, Jacqueline da Silva Batista, Eveleise Samira Martins Canto, Kátia Santana Cruz, Ani Beatriz Jackisch-Matsuura, Ormezinda Celeste Cristo Fernandes, Suanni Lemos de Andrade, Érica Simplício de Souza, Hagen Frickmann, João Vicente Braga de Souza","doi":"10.1155/crve/8368783","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crve/8368783","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case report documents the diagnosis and successful treatment of cryptococcosis caused by <i>Cryptococcus gattii</i> VGII in a 20-month-old male domestic shorthair cat from Manaus, Brazil, which was concurrently infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and diagnosed with demodicosis. The cat presented with mucopurulent nasal discharge, cutaneous lesions on the neck, and a subcutaneous mass between the shoulder blades. Laboratory investigations, including fine-needle aspiration cytology, fungal culture, and PCR-RFLP genotyping, confirmed the presence of <i>C. gattii</i> VGII. The cat was treated with fluconazole (10 mg/kg/day) and topical fluralaner-moxidectin, resulting in complete clinical resolution of all lesions and associated symptoms. This report underscores the significance of considering cryptococcosis as a differential diagnosis in immunocompromised cats presenting with cutaneous or respiratory symptoms. Additionally, it highlights the importance of recognizing the Amazon region as an area of environmental prevalence of <i>C. gattii</i> VGII, reinforcing the need for awareness regarding its impact on animal health.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8368783"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12122165/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144183231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Grant Ford-Hodges, Silke Hecht, Jacqueline C Whittemore
{"title":"Computed Tomographic and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnosis of Concurrent Sinonasal Aspergillosis and Meningoencephalocele in a Dog.","authors":"Grant Ford-Hodges, Silke Hecht, Jacqueline C Whittemore","doi":"10.1155/crve/6620660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/6620660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 4-year-old male castrated mixed breed dog was admitted to the Veterinary Medical Center of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine for evaluation of unilateral nasal discharge. Discharge had been present for 2 months, with progression from purulent to hemorrhagic discharge after empiric treatment by the primary veterinarian 6 weeks prior to referral. The dog had a history of seizures starting at 1 year of age that were controlled with phenobarbital. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the head yielded diagnoses of a left-sided meningoencephalocele with extension of the olfactory bulb into the caudal nasal passage and destructive rhinitis and frontal sinusitis consistent with aspergillosis. Rhinoscopy was performed to collect diagnostic samples, debride fungal plaques, and guide clotrimazole cream application. Biopsies revealed suppurative rhinitis with abundant aspergillosis, with <i>Aspergillus</i> sp. confirmed on fungal culture. Postoperatively, the patient was treated with a short course of oral posaconazole. Stertorous breathing was noted 4 months following treatment. Recheck sinoscopy and rhinoscopy revealed one fungal plaque in the left nasal cavity and small, hyperemic turbinates. Treatment was repeated, resulting in resolution of clinical signs. Repeat rhinoscopy 1 month later had no evidence of residual disease. Seizures recurred 3 years after the second treatment and were medically managed by the primary care veterinarian. This case report describes a rare case of nasal aspergillosis complicated by a meningoencephalocele. Despite the large cribriform plate defect resulting in exposure of the meninges and olfactory bulb, repeated debridement and topical antifungal treatment were well tolerated by this patient. There was no recurrence in signs for 3 years, after which the dog was lost to follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6620660"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12041618/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ethan M Hefner, Riccardo Stoppini, Richard J McMullen
{"title":"Treatment of Iris Hypoplasia Using Semiconductor Diode Laser in the Horse Under Standing Sedation.","authors":"Ethan M Hefner, Riccardo Stoppini, Richard J McMullen","doi":"10.1155/crve/4021047","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crve/4021047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> This study is aimed at describing two unique case presentations of iris hypoplasia and the use of semiconductor diode laser for treatment in the horse. <b>Animals Studied:</b> One 20-year-old American Quarter Horse gelding and one 11-year-old pony mare were studied. <b>Results:</b> The presenting clinical signs, surgical technique, and postoperative results for two cases of iris hypoplasia treated with diode laser are described. Immediate postoperative complications-postoperative ocular hypertension (POH), corneal edema, and epithelial bullae-were possible anticipated effects but were controlled with topical medications in the first case. Following treatment, endothelial contact of the iris was eliminated, and a functional pupil was established in the first case. Anterior synechia occurred long-term but did not lead to pupil obstruction. Left untreated, the iris hypoplasia in the right eye progressed to a degree like that seen upon initial presentation in the left eye. In the second case, the area of the distended, hypoplastic iris was reduced, and the pupil remained functional. <b>Conclusions:</b> Diode laser ablation of hypoplastic iridal tissue was effective at eliminating anterior synechia in both cases presented here. The better functional results in Case 2 suggest that early intervention may result in more favorable outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4021047"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11957872/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating Avian Neglect and Welfare Violations: Case Studies in South Korea.","authors":"Goun Park, JaeKyeom Kim, Chunghyun Kim","doi":"10.1155/crve/6512939","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/6512939","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper investigates three significant cases of avian welfare violations in South Korea, emphasizing the detrimental effects of neglect and inadequate management practices. The first case concerns the mass mortality of birds in a Seoul park due to methomyl poisoning. The second case focuses on a botulism outbreak occurring on a quail farm. The third case examines the sustained mortality resulting from nutritional deficiencies and environmental stress on an ostrich farm. These cases highlight the urgent need for improved animal welfare practices and stricter regulatory measures to ensure the protection and well-being of avian species.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6512939"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11991837/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143989533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Armando Trejo-Chávez, Uziel Castillo-Velázquez, Adriana Méndez-Bernal, Karina Flores-Martínez, Gustavo Hernández-Vidal, Luis E Rodríguez-Tovar, José P Villarreal-Villarreal
{"title":"Infection by Adenovirus Type 2 in a Short-Tailed Bat in Mexico.","authors":"Armando Trejo-Chávez, Uziel Castillo-Velázquez, Adriana Méndez-Bernal, Karina Flores-Martínez, Gustavo Hernández-Vidal, Luis E Rodríguez-Tovar, José P Villarreal-Villarreal","doi":"10.1155/crve/2431526","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crve/2431526","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A short-tailed female bat (<i>Carollia perspicillata</i>), 1 year old, died without apparent signs of the disease while on display at an amusement park in the Municipality of Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico. Amphophilic nuclear inclusion bodies were observed in the intestinal epithelia, corresponding to the virus of the adenovirus genera. Although there have been no reported adenovirus cases of this bat species in Mexico, through an anatomopathological study and support from the microscopic, ultrastructural, and molecular findings of intestinal lesions, a diagnosis of enteritis caused by Adenovirus Type 2 was made. To the authors' knowledge, the case described herein is the first report of infection by Adenovirus Type 2 in a short-tailed bat in Mexico.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2025 ","pages":"2431526"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11876517/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Teruo Itoh, Atsuko Kojimoto, James Chambers, Kazuyuki Uchida, Hiroki Shii
{"title":"First Report of Hematosalpinx in a Cat With a Large Hematoma and Severe Anemia.","authors":"Teruo Itoh, Atsuko Kojimoto, James Chambers, Kazuyuki Uchida, Hiroki Shii","doi":"10.1155/crve/7187009","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crve/7187009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 6-year-old, intact female cat presented with sudden collapse. Clinical examinations indicated severe regenerative anemia and a large abdominal mass containing fluid. An exploratory laparotomy revealed a large cystic lesion at the cranial end of the right uterine horn. Ovariohysterectomy was performed, and the cat made a full recovery. The cystic lesion contained a blood clot and 102 mL of blood. Histological examination confirmed that the hemorrhagic lesion was located within the fallopian tube. The thickened uterus with severe vasodilation was histologically diagnosed as endometrial hyperplasia with congestion. This is the first reported case of hematosalpinx in a cat, a rare condition previously described in humans.</p>","PeriodicalId":37339,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine","volume":"2025 ","pages":"7187009"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11842142/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143469516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}