{"title":"Successful treatment of Caparinia tripilis infestation with ivermectin in an African pygmy hedgehog","authors":"Novericko Ginger Budiono, Nicole Ting Qian Wen, Punithe Raj A/L Rajendran","doi":"10.29244/avl.7.3.55-56","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.7.3.55-56","url":null,"abstract":"Acariasis is a prevalent disease in Atelerix albiventris or African pygmy hedgehogs, with Caparinia tripilis being the main aetiologic agent. This case report describes a single instance of C. tripilis mange in a 16-month-old African pygmy hedgehog detected through clinical and microscopic skin scraping investigations. The owner brought the hedgehog to the IPB University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, complaining about inappetence, intense pruritus, diarrhoea, and crusts in the patient. Faecal native and flotation showed no helminthic or protozoan parasites. The treatment comprised subcutaneous ivermectin application at a dose of 0.4 mg/kg body weight. The control was made 14 and 28 days after the first hospital visit, with ivermectin applications at the same dose (three doses in total and two weeks apart from each dose). Microscopic examination of the skin scrapings was performed on days 14 and 28, and C. tripilis was not observed in these examinations. Complete clinical improvement was observed during the two control examinations. This is the first report to describe the use of a three-dose (two weeks apart) of ivermectin to treat capariniasis in an African pygmy hedgehog in Indonesia.","PeriodicalId":8407,"journal":{"name":"ARSHI Veterinary Letters","volume":"45 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139245953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gina Nuryustika Rizal, A. P. Mihardi, Dinda Septiana Br Tampubolon, Malni Sovinar
{"title":"In uterine feotal death in a mixed-breed cat","authors":"Gina Nuryustika Rizal, A. P. Mihardi, Dinda Septiana Br Tampubolon, Malni Sovinar","doi":"10.29244/avl.7.3.51-52","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.7.3.51-52","url":null,"abstract":"Examination of pet animals is often performed by animal owners for the prevention and treatment of animals, one of which is a reproductive disorder. This case study aimed to evaluate foetal death in a mixed-breed cat. The female cat named Kuro was brought by her owner to the clinic with complaints of red discharge from her vulva for five days. Physical examination revealed enlargement of the mesogastric area, enlarged nipples, and no abnormalities in the urinary bladder. Radiographic investigations were performed at the previous clinic and ultrasonography was performed at the Bobon and Vet clinic. Radiographic results showed a mass located under the urinary bladder, while ultrasonography showed that the two foetuses were not moving and there was no heartbeat. Based on the results of the examinations and clinical symptoms, Kuro experienced the feotal death in the womb, then an ovario-hysterectomy was performed, and post-operative therapy was administered in the form of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and topical preparations for healing incision wounds","PeriodicalId":8407,"journal":{"name":"ARSHI Veterinary Letters","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139243989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of antibiotic ointment and eye drop therapy for the treatment of chlamydiosis in cats","authors":"Raida Raisatulhaq, Andi Hiroyuki, Nurul Aeni, Ayu Lestari","doi":"10.29244/avl.7.3.53-54","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.7.3.53-54","url":null,"abstract":"Chlamydophila felis is one of the most common pathogenic agents causing conjunctivitis in cats and is commonly referred to as chlamydiosis. This paper reports the effectiveness of topical treatment using antibiotics in the form of eye ointment and eye drops in a cat with a case of chlamydiosis. Clinical signs in cats include conjunctivitis, mucopurulent ocular discharge followed by nasal discharge. Treatment begins with administering eye ointment until the condition improves within 6 days and treatment switches to using eye drops. The results of the treatment showed that administering topical medication in the form of an ointment provided fairly good healing results within 6 days, while eye drops appeared to be ineffective where the conjunctivitis became worse after 3 days of treatment. The cat was then treated with enucleation on the 9th day because the disease condition had an infaustal prognosis.","PeriodicalId":8407,"journal":{"name":"ARSHI Veterinary Letters","volume":"89 5-6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bioavailability properties of intravaginal implants made from chitosan-PEG-PCL in simulated vaginal fluid and vagina of cattle","authors":"Elma Yuliani Yessa, Ietje Wientarsih, Bambang Purwantara, Amrozi Amrozi, Mokhamad Fakhrul Ulum","doi":"10.29244/avl.7.3.57-58","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.7.3.57-58","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to design and evaluate the bioavailability of intravaginal implants made from the biodegradable polymer chitosan-polyethylene glycol (PEG)-polycaprolactone (PCL) in simulated vaginal fluid (SVF) and the cow vagina. Implants were prepared using melt-ing and molding techniques with 26 different formulations. Next, the implants were immersed in 40 mL of SVF at a temperature of 37.8 ℃ and changes in implant morphology were observed every day until day 5. Implants that survived until day five were tested for further availability in the cow's vagina and observed daily for 2 weeks. The immersion test on SVF results showed that implants with a PEG content of 75-85% melt more quickly than implants with a PEG content of 20-72%. Implants containing 1-10% PCL eroded more rapidly in the SVF than those containing 22-80% PCL. Implants containing chitosan can remain stable in the SVF for longer than implants without chitosan. The bioavailability test in the cow's vagina showed that implants 21-23 persisted until the 10th day, while implants 24-26 were expelled from the cow's vagina during the test. Implant 21-23 is a promising formulation for the development of biodegradable intravaginal implants. By adjusting the composition of chitosan (between 14-18 wt%), PEG (maximum 72 wt%), and PCL (minimum 20 wt%), intravaginal implants were able to extend the bioavailability of both simulated vaginal fluid and the vagina of cattle.","PeriodicalId":8407,"journal":{"name":"ARSHI Veterinary Letters","volume":"129 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135342206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of mandibular symphysis fractures in a pregnant domestic cat","authors":"Dianita Gustina, Izza Nurul Adni, Ernesta Quevara Iseki, Sulthon Aqil Muhana, Riefky Pradipta Baihaqie, Andi Hiroyuki","doi":"10.29244/avl.7.3.49-50","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.7.3.49-50","url":null,"abstract":"A pregnant domestic cat was found in an accident and taken to the Cikole Animal Hospital at Bandung. Physical examination showed that the cat's body temperature was 35.6℃ and bleeding was found in the eyes, nose, and mouth. Palpation of the dexter and sinister mandibular bones showed loose bones, and palpation of the abdomen showed that the fetus was still moving. Radiographic examination of the head showed that in the dorsoventral position, the mandibular bones were visible at the right and left mandibular symphysis separated by a radiolucent border. The cat was diagnosed with fracture of the mandibular bone symphysis. Therapy is performed by orthopedic surgery through the installation of a wire or surgical wire to connect the two dexter and sinister mandibular bones. After surgery, cats are administered antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and multivitamins, with special consideration for pregnancy conditions. The dexter and sinister mandibular bones were fixed on the 8th day after surgery.","PeriodicalId":8407,"journal":{"name":"ARSHI Veterinary Letters","volume":"12 12","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135725623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of myiasis in Lombok civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) at ex-situ conservation institutions","authors":"Fatimatus Sa’diyah Putri, Gilang Kala Maulana, Aryani Sismin Satyaningtijas, Damiana Rita Ekastuti, Hera Maheshwari, Koekoeh Santoso, Ronald Tarigan, Pudji Achmadi, Isdoni Bustamam","doi":"10.29244/avl.7.3.47-48","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.7.3.47-48","url":null,"abstract":"Lombok Wildlife Park is an ex-situ conservation institution in the form of a wildlife park that supports the safety of wild animal species. The Lombok civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) is a wild animal kept in the same cage as the female moon civet (Paguma larvata). The Lombok civet was found to have a vulnus at the base of its tail and continued with myiasis. The Lombok civet was treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for wound healing. Myiasis was treated by administering larvicide, and larvae were manually removed. After five days of treatment, the vulnus was still not completely healed, fly larvae were no longer visible, and appetite was still poor.","PeriodicalId":8407,"journal":{"name":"ARSHI Veterinary Letters","volume":"13 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135725621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preplacing tarsorrhaphy sutures for bulbus oculi proptosis in Pomeranian dogs","authors":"Diah Ayu Cikita, Maria Elita Reynara Novena Yulianto, Maulinda Rachmawati, Reza Taufiq Subagio, Pranyata Tangguh Waskita, Ranny Indah Widianti","doi":"10.29244/avl.7.3.45-46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.7.3.45-46","url":null,"abstract":"Proptosis of the bulbus oculi is a disorder of the eyeball protruding from the orbit, which generally occurs due to trauma. This paper reports the treatment of bulbus oculi proptosis in Pomeranian dogs using tarsorrhaphy. Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical procedure used to unite part or all of the upper and lower eyelids to close part or all of the eyes. After tarsorrhaphy, the dog was administered an antibiotic combination of penicillin and streptomycin, anti-inflammatory and analgesic meloxicam, and fluid therapy using Ringer's lactate. The antibiotic amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and the blood-boosting drug Fufang E'jiao Jiang were administered orally for 14 days after tarsorrhaphy as prophylactic treatment. Methylprednisolone was also administered orally as an anti-inflammatory agent for 3 days after tarsorrhaphy. Hospitalization was performed for 24 h, and during observation, discharge was observed in the tarsorrhaphy area. Weekly monitoring at the clinic is recommended for owners to observe the condition of the dog’s eyes and tarsorrhaphy sutures","PeriodicalId":8407,"journal":{"name":"ARSHI Veterinary Letters","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135725622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Resistensi Escherichia coli dari ulas kloaka burung hantu pemangsa ikan (Ketupa ketupu) terhadap beberapa antibiotik","authors":"Revita Ismahyuningsih, Usamah Afiff, Srihadi Agungpriyono","doi":"10.29244/avl.7.3.59-60","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.7.3.59-60","url":null,"abstract":"Resistensi Escherichia coli terhadap antibiotik telah menjadi permasalahan dalam dunia kesehatan, meskipun E. coli berperan sebagai flora normal, akan tetapi ada beberapa strain bersifat patogen. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pola resistensi isolat E. coli dari swab kloaka buffy fish owl (Ketupa ketupu) dari penangkaran burung terhadap streptomisin, tetrasiklin, gentamisin, asam nalidiksat, ampisilin, dan doksisiklin dengan uji difusi cakram Kirby-Bauer. Zona hambat yang terbentuk, dibandingkan dengan Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) 2020. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semua isolat telah mengalami resistensi terhadap antibiotik ampisilin, namun masih sensitif terhadap gentamisin. Dua isolat masih sensitif terhadap tetrasiklin, asam nalidiksat, doksisiklin, dan streptomisin. Satu isolat menunjukkan intermediet terhadap streptomisin dan menunjukkan resistensi terhadap tetrasiklin, asam nalidiksat dan doksisiklin.","PeriodicalId":8407,"journal":{"name":"ARSHI Veterinary Letters","volume":"13 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135725620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of panleukopenia in domestic cats at Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Hasanuddin University","authors":"Melkiedek Jeffry Dwijaya, Fedri Rell","doi":"10.29244/avl.7.3.41-42","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.7.3.41-42","url":null,"abstract":"Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a viral disease with the main causative agent being a virus in the Parvoviridae family, which is highly contagious and can attack young cats that are clinically characterized by leukopenia, vomiting, depression, dehydration, and diarrhea. Clinical examination revealed dehydration, yellow vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. A supportive examination in the form of a rapid test marked by the presence of lines in panels C and T shows positive results for infection with the feline panleukopenia virus. Treatment of FPV cases was carried out with supportive therapy in the form of Ringer lactate fluid, multivitamins combined with imboost, antibiotics in the form of ceftriaxone, and anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of tolfedine for 7 days. The cat's condition experienced significant improvement and responded well to the treatments given. The patient was discharged on the seventh day with a normal body condition.","PeriodicalId":8407,"journal":{"name":"ARSHI Veterinary Letters","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135514268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of an intravenous catheter to treat urinary distension in cases of feline lower urinary tract disease","authors":"Yoga Triyatjaya, Firda Aisyah Hermawan, None Ratu Asyfa, Tiara Ratnaningsih, Pranyata Tangguh Waskita, Ranny Indah Widianti","doi":"10.29244/avl.7.3.43-44","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.7.3.43-44","url":null,"abstract":"Urolithiasis is a disease that commonly affects the urinary organs due to blockage of crystal stones in the urinary tract of male cats. A 3.5 year old male mixed breed domestic cat was examined at the Royal Purple Vet Clinic with complaints of a lack of appetite, fever, and vomiting. The results of the physical examination showed that the body temperature was 39.6°C, bladder distention occurred, and there was a pain response when palpated. Under emergency conditions, urinary distension was treated by insertion of an intravenous catheter (26G). Supporting examinations included urinalysis and microscopic examination of urine. Urinalysis results showed the presence of red blood cells, white blood cells, and protein in the urine. Meanwhile, the results of the microscopic examination showed that there were deposits of calcium oxalate crystal particles. The cat was diagnosed with urolithiasis with a Fausta prognosis. The treatment includes fluid therapy, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, supplements, and herbal medicine. The cat experienced changes after being treated for four days, characterized by normal urination and no blood found in the urine","PeriodicalId":8407,"journal":{"name":"ARSHI Veterinary Letters","volume":"127 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135514267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}