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Common bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance trends cultured from respiratory, ear, dental and nasolacrimal duct infections in rabbits (2018-2024): 74 isolates. 兔呼吸道、耳部、口腔和鼻泪管感染常见病原菌及其耐药性趋势(2018-2024):74株。
IF 1.7 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-19 DOI: 10.1111/avj.70063
A Berry, M L Cowan, A Lam, K K Patel, I Sladakovic
{"title":"Common bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance trends cultured from respiratory, ear, dental and nasolacrimal duct infections in rabbits (2018-2024): 74 isolates.","authors":"A Berry, M L Cowan, A Lam, K K Patel, I Sladakovic","doi":"10.1111/avj.70063","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As rabbits become increasingly popular pets, there is an increase in this species receiving veterinary care, including antimicrobial therapy. To reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance, it is important to perform culture and susceptibility (C&S) testing. However, empirical antibiotics based on known likely pathogens are often prescribed while C&S is pending or without performing C&S. This study aims to identify the common bacterial organisms isolated from infections involving the head of rabbits and investigate antimicrobial resistance patterns of these bacteria. Medical records for all rabbits with C&S testing from ear abscesses, dental abscesses, upper respiratory infections, or nasolacrimal duct infections were examined from two private veterinary hospitals in Sydney, NSW, Australia, between 2018 and 2024. Ninety samples were evaluated, of these samples, 10 were negative, one cultured normal respiratory flora and eight cultured only mixed anaerobes. After excluding these samples and repeat submissions (n = 5), 66 anaerobic and aerobic cultures, isolating 74 bacterium, were available for evaluation. The most commonly isolated bacteria were Staphylococcus spp. 16.2% (12/74), Streptococcus spp. 14.9% (11/74), Pseudomonas aeruginosa 13.5% (10/74), Enterobacter spp. 6.8% (5/74) and Escherichia coli 6.8% (5/74). Antimicrobial resistance of these isolates was assessed for penicillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMS), enrofloxacin, marbofloxacin and chloramphenicol. High resistance to penicillin was noted among the commonly isolated bacteria, excluding Streptococcus spp. Gram-positive cocci and Escherichia coli demonstrated favourable susceptibility towards TMS and chloramphenicol. Understanding common bacterial pathogens and likely susceptibility patterns is crucial for selecting appropriate antimicrobial therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":"281-286"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146225273","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}
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Survey describing the perspectives and practices of Australian veterinarians to pain management in horses. 调查描述的观点和做法,澳大利亚兽医的疼痛管理的马。
IF 1.7 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-05 DOI: 10.1111/avj.70059
A Whitelock, W Goodwin, L Dryburgh, P P Mshelbwala, L Rae, L Marwedel, T Lok, K Kemp, A J Stewart
{"title":"Survey describing the perspectives and practices of Australian veterinarians to pain management in horses.","authors":"A Whitelock, W Goodwin, L Dryburgh, P P Mshelbwala, L Rae, L Marwedel, T Lok, K Kemp, A J Stewart","doi":"10.1111/avj.70059","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe Australian practices and attitudes regarding equine analgesia.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Cross-sectional anonymous, voluntary survey of Australian veterinarians treating equine patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Australian veterinarians in equine or mixed practices completed a six-section, 60-question survey between November 2019 to August 2020. Information was gathered on demographics, analgesia prescription, pain assessment and attitudes surrounding specific analgesics. Respondents assigned a pain score ranging from 0 to 10 for various conditions; these were averaged to give each respondent an \"average pain score\".</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data from 153 respondents were included for analysis. The majority of respondents were female (68%). There was no obvious effect of gender on practice type, with approximately half of respondents working in equine exclusive (50.3%) or mixed (49.7%) practice irrespective of gender. Butorphanol was the most frequently used opioid, with 25.5% and 39.2% of respondents using it \"every day\" and \"a few times a week\", respectively. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was diverse, with phenylbutazone, flunixin and meloxicam being the most administered. Formal pain scales were infrequently used, with more than 35% of respondents reporting no pain scale being utilised commonly. In response to various clinical scenarios, veterinarians graduating less than 10 years ago were more likely to assign high average pain scores compared to respondents graduating more than 10 years ago (78.0% vs. 66.0%, respectively). Female veterinarians were more likely to assign high average pain severity scores than males (73.0% vs. 60.0%, respectively). However, in the multivariable analysis, none of the predictors were found to be statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This survey demonstrates that demographic factors influence the attitudes of Australian equine veterinarians regarding pain and there may be opportunities to educate and optimise pain assessment and protocol choices.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":"287-297"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13132014/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146123755","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}
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No news may not be good news: A qualitative exploration of employee voice and leader responsiveness in Australian veterinary clinics. 没有消息可能不是好消息:定性探索员工的声音和领导响应在澳大利亚兽医诊所。
IF 1.7 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-26 DOI: 10.1111/avj.70077
H L Gray, E King, A M Neall, D Parker, R L Scotney
{"title":"No news may not be good news: A qualitative exploration of employee voice and leader responsiveness in Australian veterinary clinics.","authors":"H L Gray, E King, A M Neall, D Parker, R L Scotney","doi":"10.1111/avj.70077","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Retaining staff in veterinary clinics is an ongoing challenge, with workforce shortages threatening clinic functioning. The constructs of employee voice and leader responsiveness are reported as critical to employee retention, but their role in veterinary clinics is under-researched. This study explores the influences, processes and outcomes of the employee voice and leader responsiveness interaction in Australian veterinary clinics to better understand how these interactions may support staff retention and inform practical strategies for clinics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following purposive sampling, 24 semistructured interviews were conducted with current employees, leaders and owners of Australian general practice veterinary clinics to capture a range of relevant lived experiences. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to ensure a focus on foregrounding participants' voices during data exploration, providing sufficient depth within and breadth across groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Leaders' approaches to employee voice evolved over time, shaped by values and skills. Heavy workloads and constant pressure limited their capacity to respond effectively. Employees weighed perceived safety, ease and effectiveness before speaking up. Silence fed discontentment and low morale. When employees voiced, leader responses had a profound impact on how employees felt: 'my back is covered' and 'grateful' or 'disrespected', 'dismissed', 'bitter' and 'unappreciated'.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Early proactive voice met with constructive leader responses can address concerns and promote loyalty and enthusiasm, highlighting its potential to encourage 'enthusiastic staying' in veterinary clinics. Organisations should ensure employees can safely and easily speak up and equip leaders with the skills and capacity to effectively respond. Further research should examine contextual conditions enabling these interactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":"257-265"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13132012/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147509294","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}
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Paracetamol prescribing to small animals by veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand. 澳大利亚和新西兰兽医给小动物开的扑热息痛处方。
IF 1.7 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2026-05-01 DOI: 10.1111/avj.70076
A Tse, W Chee, C J Boyd, C R Sharp
{"title":"Paracetamol prescribing to small animals by veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand.","authors":"A Tse, W Chee, C J Boyd, C R Sharp","doi":"10.1111/avj.70076","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe the prescribing patterns of paracetamol by veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An online survey was created and distributed to veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand over a 3-month period (July-October 2024). Survey questions addressed the respondent's veterinary education and qualifications, career history, paracetamol prescription characteristics and personal perceptions on paracetamol usage in small animals.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1035 veterinarians completed the survey, with responses from 1025 participants included in the analysis. Most veterinarians (991/1022, 97.0%) reported having prescribed or recommended paracetamol for use in small animals, most commonly for dogs (980/985, 99.5%). This proportion did not differ significantly between veterinarians with postgraduate qualifications (384/395; 97.2%) and those without (607/627; 96.8%) (P = 0.86, chi-square test). Most respondents (80.9%) indicated they were more likely to prescribe paracetamol now compared to a decade ago. Most respondents reported prescribing paracetamol twice daily: 545/900 (55.1%) at 10 mg/kg, 350 (35.4%) at 15 mg/kg and 95 (9.6%) at 20 mg/kg. More veterinarians reported prescribing paracetamol as an analgesic 987/990 (99.7%) than as an antipyretic 314 (31.7%). Prescription of paracetamol for both acute and chronic pain was reported by most veterinarians 778/984 (79.1%). 96.5% of veterinarians reported not observing adverse effects when prescribing paracetamol.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The majority of veterinarians responding to our survey prescribe paracetamol to dogs and generally perceived it as safe. Nonetheless, the widespread prescribing of paracetamol among veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand should not be interpreted as an endorsement of use or proof of efficacy for analgesia in dogs. Isolated reports of prescription to cats suggest areas where further education is warranted given the risk of life-threatening paracetamol toxicity in cats.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147810202","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}
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Two cases of Ehrlichia canis acquired locally in Victoria. 两宗在维多利亚州本地获得的犬埃利希体个案。
IF 1.7 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-19 DOI: 10.1111/avj.70065
Rja Hughes, A A Ciavarella, N F Courtman, L E Hambrook
{"title":"Two cases of Ehrlichia canis acquired locally in Victoria.","authors":"Rja Hughes, A A Ciavarella, N F Courtman, L E Hambrook","doi":"10.1111/avj.70065","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 10-year-old, female desexed, Yorkshire Terrier (case 1) and a 2-year-old, female entire, Great Dane (case 2) were referred for incidentally detected anaemia, thrombocytopenia, hyperglobulinaemia, pyrexia and neutropenia, respectively. Both dogs lived in central Victoria and had no history of travel outside of the state. Both cases were presumptively diagnosed with immune-mediated disease affecting the bone marrow and treated with immunosuppressive agents (prednisolone, cyclosporine and mycophenolate, respectively). Failure of response to therapy prompted further investigation which confirmed the diagnosis of Ehrlichia. In case 1, intracytoplasmic inclusions (morulae) were observed in splenic aspirates and subsequent immunofluorescence and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were positive for Ehrlichia canis. In case 2, serology was positive for Ehrlichia (>1:5120), but PCR was negative. Both dogs were treated with doxycycline. Case 1 was also treated with rifampicin, and case 2 received eltrombopag to stimulate bone marrow production. Case 1 remains alive 33 months following diagnosis. Case 2 had refractory neutropenia and died of suspected septic shock 11 weeks after diagnosis. To the authors' knowledge, these are the first cases of Ehrlichia canis detected in Victoria with no history of travel to endemic areas. Practicing veterinarians in this area should consider Ehrlichiosis as a differential diagnosis in dogs presenting with relevant clinical signs.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":"311-315"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146225245","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}
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Parasite management practices used by owners of Australian Pony Club horses and the factors influencing their decision-making processes. 澳大利亚小马俱乐部马主使用的寄生虫管理方法及其影响决策过程的因素。
IF 1.7 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-19 DOI: 10.1111/avj.70064
W Nixon, P Buckley, R Butler
{"title":"Parasite management practices used by owners of Australian Pony Club horses and the factors influencing their decision-making processes.","authors":"W Nixon, P Buckley, R Butler","doi":"10.1111/avj.70064","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is a lack of information on horse parasite management practices currently used by individual horse owners in Australia. A voluntary, anonymous online survey was developed for and distributed by Pony Club Australia to its members seeking information on horse population; housing; paddock, manure and parasite management; and owner attitudes. From a total of 98 completed responses, 95/98 of participants indicated their horses spent time in paddocks, 91/98 administered anthelmintics, 42/98 guessed their horse's body weight for dosing, 78/98 recalled the dewormer brand or active ingredient last administered, macrocyclic lactones represented the most common dewormer class used (75/78) and veterinarians and scientific papers were rated highly as trusted sources of information (83/97 and 80/97 respectively). Barriers to managing parasites included time and cost, peer practices, environmental challenges and inconsistent information regarding parasite control. Owners navigated through these supported by a sense of agency to improve their knowledge and seek expert advice, as well as creating healthy environments for their horses coupled with good pasture management. This study highlights some risky practices for anthelmintic use and opportunities for increased veterinary engagement and owner education to adopt a more holistic approach to horse parasite management.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":"305-310"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13132011/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146225258","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}
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Does synchronising follicular wave emergence improve outcomes in non-superstimulated donor cattle undergoing ovum pick-up (OPU) for in vitro embryo production? 同步卵泡波出现是否能改善非过度刺激供体牛接受卵子提取(OPU)进行体外胚胎生产的结果?
IF 1.7 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2026-04-26 DOI: 10.1111/avj.70089
J Bird, R P Nevard
{"title":"Does synchronising follicular wave emergence improve outcomes in non-superstimulated donor cattle undergoing ovum pick-up (OPU) for in vitro embryo production?","authors":"J Bird, R P Nevard","doi":"10.1111/avj.70089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In vitro embryo production (IVEP) is now a widely commercialised assisted reproductive technology used in cattle reproduction. The use of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to superstimulate donor cattle prior to ovum pick-up (OPU) is generally regarded as an effective strategy to improve oocyte quality, developmental competence and increase embryo development rates. However, its use is expensive, labour-intensive and subject to supply shortages and may attract negative societal perceptions of hormonal stimulation. An alternative strategy involves manipulating normal ovarian physiology through synchronising follicular wave emergence (FWE), thereby generating a homogeneous cohort of common growth phase follicles for oocyte recovery at OPU without the need for FSH. This multi-PICO critically appraised topic (CAT) examined the effectiveness of synchronising FWE as an alternative to FSH-dependent programmes in cattle IVEP. A total of 345 studies were identified, nine of which met the inclusion criteria for this study. Only two studies investigated non-oestrogen synchronisation methods, whereas seven investigated oestrogen-based protocols. The findings from the seven suitable experimental studies suggest there is currently equivocal evidence for the use of oestrogen-based synchronisation protocols prior to OPU. The Jadad grading scale adopted for appraisal found the included studies to be insufficient in providing overall certainty in results. Further research into alternative techniques, as well as alterations in study design and population sizes included, would be beneficial, as due to a lack of available evidence, no clear conclusions can be drawn.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147760538","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}
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Cholangiocarcinoma in a central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps): A case report. 中央须龙胆管癌1例报告。
IF 1.7 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2026-04-22 DOI: 10.1111/avj.70090
M Mikiewicz, K Paździor-Czapula, I Otrocka-Domagała
{"title":"Cholangiocarcinoma in a central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps): A case report.","authors":"M Mikiewicz, K Paździor-Czapula, I Otrocka-Domagała","doi":"10.1111/avj.70090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cholangiocarcinoma is an uncommon malignant epithelial tumour of the biliary tract in reptiles and is rarely reported in central bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). This case report describes a 7-year-old male central bearded dragon in which a nonspecific coelomic opacity was incidentally detected during a routine clinical examination. Diagnostic imaging, including radiography and ultrasonography, identified a cystic lesion arising from the liver. Blood biochemistry revealed a mild elevation in alanine transaminase and borderline blood urea nitrogen, with no other significant abnormalities. Surgical excision of the mass was performed via a right lateral paracostal coeliotomy. Histopathological examination confirmed a diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma, supported by immunohistochemical positivity for pankeratin and absence of vimentin and α-smooth muscle actin expression. No evidence of metastatic disease was observed at surgery or during follow-up. The animal recovered uneventfully and remained clinically well with no evidence of recurrence 10 months postoperatively. This case highlights the importance of diagnostic imaging and histopathology in the evaluation of hepatic masses in reptiles and demonstrates that early surgical intervention can result in a favourable long-term outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147760454","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}
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The benefits of multidisciplinary collaboration in the successful management of two complex feline cases. 多学科合作的好处在成功管理两个复杂的猫病例。
IF 1.7 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2026-04-21 DOI: 10.1111/avj.70083
B E Bollaert, J M Ley, H E Zulch
{"title":"The benefits of multidisciplinary collaboration in the successful management of two complex feline cases.","authors":"B E Bollaert, J M Ley, H E Zulch","doi":"10.1111/avj.70083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite a frequent misconception that behavioural concerns are diagnoses of exclusion, medical conditions and behavioural disorders are frequently inter-related. In human medicine, the 'multidisciplinary team' approach (MDTA) is considered the most efficacious way of managing patients with complex and chronic health conditions. The case series illustrates how the MDTA for complex veterinary cases improves diagnosis, treatment and management for positive long-term outcomes in feline patients' health and welfare. Feline patient 1, a 2-year-old spayed domestic shorthair cat, presented for repeated episodes of self-trauma to her face and other areas. Detailed diagnostics explored dermatological, behavioural and neurological differential diagnoses. No single diagnosis could completely explain the feline patient's clinical signs or behaviour. A treatment plan involving medication, environmental management and behaviour modification was implemented to improve her health and welfare. Feline patient 2, a 3-year-old spayed domestic long-haired cat, presented after surgical removal of a trichobezoar (second surgery). The diagnostic work-up considered dermatological, behavioural and gastrointestinal causes. A working diagnosis was made of anxiety disorder with possible compounding factors of gastrointestinal and dermatological conditions. The treatment plan included medication, environmental management and behaviour modification. The overgrooming and fur ingestion behaviours resolved, and long-term strategies maintained physical and emotional health and welfare. Without the MDTA, neither feline patient would have received effective care. Using the MDTA for managing complex veterinary cases provides skilful assessment in determining aetiologies, treatment of complex conditions, and identification and management of contributing factors, which may affect and predict flare-ups. The MDTA improves outcomes for owners, feline patients and the veterinary teams who care for them.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147760700","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}
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A case of canine urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder with skull and skeletal metastases. 犬膀胱尿路上皮癌伴头颅及骨骼转移1例。
IF 1.7 4区 农林科学
Australian Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2026-04-17 DOI: 10.1111/avj.70087
A Teh, T Sima, E Shinozaki, R Malik
{"title":"A case of canine urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder with skull and skeletal metastases.","authors":"A Teh, T Sima, E Shinozaki, R Malik","doi":"10.1111/avj.70087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Canine urinary bladder neoplasia is uncommon, representing less than 1% of canine neoplasms. Amongst cases of urinary bladder neoplasia in dogs, primary urothelial carcinoma is the most frequent. Urothelial carcinomas are malignant invasive tumours which tend to be slow growing and metastasise late. However, the metastatic rate is high, with approximately 50% of cases developing metastases typically to the regional lymph nodes and lungs. Skeletal metastases are rare, with the most common reported sites being the femur and the vertebrae. Metastases to the skull are even rarer, with only a few previously documented cases in dogs. This report describes a case of primary urothelial carcinoma in the urinary bladder of a dog, with widespread metastases, including to the skull. The dog presented for chewing difficulties and limping of the left hindlimb, with large firm masses found on the skull and the left tibiotarsal joint. A necropsy revealed the masses on the head and left tibia were metastatic carcinomas, the latter site also having invaded into the tibiotarsal joint. Additional carcinomas of similar cellular morphology were found in the urinary bladder, ribs, skin and lungs. Neoplastic cells contained cytoplasmic Melamed-Wolinska bodies, a characteristic feature of urothelial carcinomas. Collectively, the findings are suggestive of a primary urinary bladder urothelial carcinoma with widespread metastases, including to rarely documented sites, such as the parietal bone of the skull, left tibia, left tibiotarsal joint and the ribs. This represents the third documented case of skull metastases from a urothelial carcinoma in a dog.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147697429","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}
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