Pemphigus foliaceus in two pet Nigerian Dwarf goats

Two male Nigerian Dwarf pet goats from a group of three living in rural southern Wisconsin, USA, presented at the same time with an eight-month history of pruritus and marked crusting on head, axillae and inguinal regions. Parasite investigations were negative, and there was no response to antiparasitic treatment. Fungal and bacterial cultures did not reveal a cause. Histopathology was consistent with a diagnosis of pemphigus foliaceus, and goats were treated with immunosuppressive doses of injectable dexamethasone sodium phosphate. After six weeks of treatment, clinical remission was achieved, and immunosuppressive therapy was continued. Three months later, goat 2 developed presumptive viral pneumonia; necropsy reported presumptive caprine arthritis encephalitis virus. One year into treatment, goat 1 developed similar clinical signs and was euthanased. In goats, pemphigus foliaceus is rare and can be treated using glucocorticoids, but as in other species, chronic immunosuppression increases susceptibility to infections.

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Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Peritoneal Migration of Grass Awn in Two Dogs

Acta veterinaria ◽

10.1515/acve-2017-0048 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 67 (4) ◽

pp. 587-592 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Simonetta Citi ◽

Tommaso Mannucci ◽

Francesca Pedala’ ◽

Iacopo Vannozzi ◽

Massimo Vignoli

Keyword(s):

Acute Pancreatitis ◽

Foreign Body ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Blood Analysis ◽

Full Resolution ◽

History Of ◽

Right Lobe ◽

One Year ◽

Grass Awn

AbstractA 12 year old male Fox Terrier (case 1) and a one year old female Poodle (case 2) were presented with a history of dysorexia and vomiting, and case 2 also with distress associated with eating. Both dogs were diagnosed with acute pancreatitis based on clinical signs, blood analysis and ultrasonography which revealed the presence of a vegetable foreign body in the proximity of the pancreatic right lobe. Laparatomy enabled the gramineae awns to be removed which led to full resolution of clinical signs. We believe that these are the first reported cases of acute pancreatitis due to grass awns.

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Possible drug-induced follicular mucinosis in a dog

Veterinary Record Case Reports ◽

10.1136/vetreccr-2019-000811 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. e000811

Author(s):

Tatiana de Brito Lima ◽

Laura Ordeix ◽

Dolors Fondevila

Keyword(s):

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽

Complete Remission ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽

Daily Regimen ◽

Drug Induced ◽

History Of ◽

Anti Inflammatory ◽

One Year ◽

Entire Male

A nine-year-old, entire male basset hound presented with one-year history of pruritus and patchy to diffuse alopecia accompanied by erythema, starting a few days after applying an implant of deslorelin for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Dermatopathological examination was diagnostic for follicular mucinosis, accompanied by a characteristic lymphocytic mural folliculitis at the level of the isthmus. Partial improvement with anti-inflammatory doses of prednisone was observed. Thereafter, oral ciclosporin was administered on a daily regimen until complete remission was achieved, after which it was gradually tapered until withdrawal. No other implants were applied thereafter, and two years later the patient remains free of clinical signs.

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First Autochthonous Infection of a Cat with Dirofilaria immitis in Austria

Pathogens ◽

10.3390/pathogens10091104 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. 1104 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lisa-Maria Kulmer ◽

Maria Sophia Unterköfler ◽

Hans-Peter Fuehrer ◽

Varvara Janovska ◽

Matus Pagac ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Dirofilaria Immitis ◽

Complete Blood Count ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Surgical Removal ◽

Negative Results ◽

Heartworm Disease ◽

History Of ◽

One Year ◽

The Right

This case report is about a seven-year-old male neutered European Shorthair cat infected by Dirofilaria immitis as the first reported autochthonous Dirofilaria immitis infection in Austria. There was no history of periods abroad. Echocardiography showed suspected D. immitis in the right cardiac chamber with increased pulmonary pressure and ascites. Surgical removal of the heartworms was performed. Twenty adult heartworms were removed by transvenous jugular approach under general anesthesia and stored in 4% formalin. Five out of 20 specimens were examined via light and stereomicroscopy and feline heartworm infection was confirmed. Amplification of a 203 bp or 724 bp fragment of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene was unsuccessful. After surgery the cat developed acute renal failure but recovered quickly. One year later, the cat underwent a control examination including echocardiography and blood work. There were no more D. immitis detectable at echocardiography. Lung pressure was mildly increased. Complete blood count and creatinine were unremarkable. The Knott’s test and Dirofilaria-Antigen-test produced negative results. The cat did not show any clinical signs during the follow-up period. The aim of this case report is to highlight the growing risk of acquiring infection with D. immitis not only for Austrian dogs, but also for cats. This case report represents the first report of autochthonous D. immitis infection in Austria. Moreover, even if the prognosis in cats with caval syndrome due to feline heartworm disease is guarded to poor, surgical removal of the filariae can be a successful treatment option.

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Supracollicular fluid accumulation type 3 with concurrent hydrocephalus in a five-month-old crossbreed dog

Veterinary Record Case Reports ◽

10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000800 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. e000800

Author(s):

Sophie Martin ◽

Sara Shivapour ◽

Elsa Beltran

Keyword(s):

Revision Surgery ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Fluid Accumulation ◽

Shunt System ◽

History Of ◽

Neurologically Normal ◽

One Year ◽

Type 3 ◽

Shunt Tubing ◽

Ct And Mri

A five-month-old crossbreed dog was referred with a 36-hour history of cervical hyperaesthesia. CT and MRI of the head and neck identified supracollicular fluid accumulation type 3 with concurrent hydrocephalus, syringohydromyelia and cerebellar herniation. Medical treatment consisting of analgesia and mannitol was instigated, and once the patient was stabilised a supracollicular-peritoneal shunt system was placed. The patient initially responded very well to this treatment. Six days postoperatively, the patient sustained disconnection of the shunt system at the level of the pressure valve and distal shunt tubing. Revision surgery to repair the shunt was performed without further complication. The dog returned to being neurologically normal within four weeks. One year postoperatively, the patient remains neurologically normal with no further clinical signs nor shunt system complications.

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Trilostane Treatment of Canine Alopecia X in an American Pit Bull Terrier

Acta Veterinaria Brno ◽

10.2754/avb200776010113 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 76 (1) ◽

pp. 113-120

Author(s):

J. Kolevská ◽

V. Brunclík ◽

L. Bartošová ◽

M. Svoboda

Keyword(s):

Adverse Effects ◽

Skin Biopsy ◽

Treatment Option ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Laboratory Findings ◽

Hair Regrowth ◽

Dermatological Examination ◽

History Of ◽

One Year ◽

Hormone Imbalance

This paper describes the case of a one-year-old female American Pit Bull Terrier, presented with the history of progressive baldness. The initial clinical signs were demonstrated by symmetric, primarily non-pruritic alopecia that began in the perineal, genital, and ventral abdominal regions and propagated cranially to the thorax and to the neck. Based on physical and dermatological examination, laboratory findings, and results of skin biopsy, a hormone-responsive dermatosis was diagnosed. Once hypothyroidism and hyperadrenocorticism were ruled out, with the help of hormonal tests, the diagnosis was specified as alopecia X. The first treatment option recommended for the patient and subsequently completed was ovariohysterectomy. After three months, the owner reported improvement; the dog was almost covered with hair. The patient was presented again six months later, showing almost the same dermatological symptoms, which, however, were of a more striking character than before ovariohysterectomy. Again a series of hormonal tests was carried out. Considering the elevated basal and post-adrenocorticothropin stimulation progesterone concentrations, the final aetiology of the disease was determined as an adrenal sex hormone imbalance. Therefore trilostan therapy was initiated. The trilostan dosage of 8 mg/kg/day was divided and given 2 times daily. This treatment led to complete hair regrowth in the dog within four months. No adverse effects associated with trilostane were recognized.

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Peritumoral (pseudo)cystic meningioma in a cat

Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift ◽

10.21825/vdt.v89i4.16579 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 89 (4) ◽

pp. 215-220

Author(s):

V. Volckaert ◽

E. Royaux

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Abnormal Behavior ◽

Histopathologic Examination ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Axial Mass ◽

History Of ◽

One Year ◽

The Brain

A nine-year-old, male, neutered domestic shorthair cat was referred with a three-month history of abnormal behavior. On neurological examination, the cat showed circling towards the left. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed an extra-axial mass at the level of the left forebrain surrounded by a large peritumoral (pseudo)cyst. A left-sided rostrotentorial craniectomy to drain the fluid and to remove the tumor was performed. On histopathologic examination, the presence of a meningioma was confirmed. The owners did not report any clinical signs one year postoperatively.

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Erythema multiforme minor in a dog following inappropriate intranasal Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccination: a case report

Veterinární Medicína ◽

10.17221/4276-vetmed ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 56 (No. 11) ◽

pp. 568-572 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

MH Kang ◽

HM Park

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Erythema Multiforme ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Skin Lesions ◽

Bordetella Bronchiseptica ◽

Hydropic Degeneration ◽

First Case ◽

History Of ◽

One Year

A one-year-old, intact female, Yorkshire terrier dog was presented with a six-month history of multifocal, polycyclic erythematous lesions with epidermal collarette formation at the axillae, the trunk and ventral abdomen. The dog had a history of an inappropriate vaccine administration one day prior to the onset of clinical signs. The histopathology of the lesions revealed apoptosis of keratinocytes in the overlying epidermis, hydropic degeneration and lymphocytic exocytosis. The clinical signs and histopathology of the lesions were compatible with erythema multiforme. The skin lesions resolved after treatment with prednisolone combined with azathioprine for one month. No recurrence of clinical signs occurred during the follow-up period (four months). This is the first case report of erythema multiforme associated with an accidental subcutaneous injection of a Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine.  

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Evaluation of lower urinary tract disease in the Yogyakarta cat population, Indonesia

Veterinary World ◽

10.14202/vetworld.2020.1182-1186 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 1182-1186

Author(s):

Alfarisa Nururrozi ◽

Yanuartono Yanuartono ◽

Prisyarlinie Sivananthan ◽

Soedarmanto Indarjulianto

Keyword(s):

Urinary Tract ◽

Lower Urinary Tract ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Veterinary Clinic ◽

Bacterial Cultures ◽

The Us ◽

History Of ◽

Physical Examinations ◽

Tract Disease ◽

Lower Urinary

Background and Aim: This paper reports a retrospective study performed in 185 cats diagnosed with feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). The analyzed population involved feline patients at the Veterinary Clinic of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. This research aimed to evaluate the clinical indications and causes of FLUTD in the Yogyakarta cat population. Materials and Methods: The medical data of all feline patients were obtained to conduct this study. FLUTD diagnoses were based on physical examinations, urinalyses, ultrasound examinations, and bacterial cultures. Only cats with a complete examination were used in the study. The clinical signs were evaluated and accompanied by the results of laboratory tests in cats that showed symptoms of FLUTD. The medical history of all feline patients was analyzed thoroughly. Most of the feline's urine samples were collected by catheterization. Results: The most commonly diagnosed of FLUTD in the Yogyakarta cat population were: feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) (56%), urinary tract infection (UTI; 25%), urolithiasis (13%), urethral plugs (UP) (4.9%), and neoplasia (0.4%), respectively. The prevalence of UTI is higher than that reported in Europe or the US. Older cats more often show symptoms of UTI and neoplasia, whereas young cats more often show symptoms of FIC and UP. The prevalence of male cats experiencing FLUTD in Yogyakarta is much higher than female cats. Conclusion: The incidence rate of FLUTD cases in Yogyakarta is related to age and sex. The results of this study are similar to those of the previous research studies conducted in other countries.

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Efficacy of ozonized sunflower oil as treatment of canine generalized demodicosis

Insights in Veterinary Science ◽

10.29328/journal.ivs.1001030 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 015-021

Author(s):

Rodriguez Zullyt Zamora ◽

Lemus Marielys ◽

González Eduardo Fleitas ◽

Lozano Oscar Ernesto Ledea

Keyword(s):

Body Surface ◽

Sunflower Oil ◽

Animal Species ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Clinical History ◽

The Body ◽

Study Methods ◽

Veterinary Clinic ◽

History Of ◽

One Year

Background: The acaricidal action of Ozonized sunflower oil (OSO) has demonstrated in different clinical cases of different animal species, such as psoroptic rabbits and pig sarcoptic scabies and recently in demodesic goat. Objectives: This study evaluated the effectiveness of OSO as treatment for generalized demodicosis mange in dogs. Animals: Twenty dogs of different breeds, between six months and one year of age with generalized demodicosic mange that attended to Veterinary Clinic “José Luis Callejas” Havana, Cuba, during the year 2015, were included in the study. Methods: The demodicosis diagnostic was based on its clinical history, the mite’s presence by deep scraping and clinical signs. All cases had a history of receiving before conventional treatments without solution. OSO treatment was topically applied daily, every 12 hours, after shaving all affected areas. Monitoring of clinical signs, mite counting on scaling, pruritus and capillary regrowth (7, 14, 28, 56 and 84 days) were performed. Results: The results showed a significant reduction of mite counts, clinical signs and pruritus since the 7th day of application. The animals recovered the fur on more than 90% of the body surface. All the animals (100%) recovered from generalized demodesic mange in 84 days of treatment. Conclusion: The effectiveness and safety of OSO as election treatment of generalized demodicosis mange in dogs was demonstrated.

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Progression of initial diabetic angiopathy: association with carbohydrate disorders

Archive of Ukrainian Ophthalmology ◽

10.22141/2309-8147.8.3.2020.220448 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 6-12

Author(s):

S.O. Rykov ◽

K.V. Korobov ◽

S.Yu. Mogilevskyy

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Carbohydrate Metabolism ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

The Other ◽

Diabetic Angiopathy ◽

History Of ◽

One Year

Background. Recognizing the early stages of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and predicting their progression is important and is an urgent challenge of modern ophthalmology. The study aimed at investigating the peculiarities of occurrence and progression of DR initial studies and establishing its relationship with the severity of carbohydrate metabolism disorders in patients with T2DM. Materials and methods. We examined 91 patients (182 eyes) with T2DM. Based on the ETDRS system of clinical signs Airlie House, there were determined the microaneurysms (MA), microhemorrhages (MH), intraretinal microvascular anomalies (IRMA), retinal venous anomalies, retina nonperfusion, and their relationship with the severity of carbohydrate dysmetabolism in T2DM patients. Results. Most patients (72.5 %) had no retinopathy at the start of the study (ETDRS level was 0–10 in both eyes). The rest (27.5 %) had the ETDRS level 10 in one eye, while the other showed single changes in the caliber of blood vessels, dilatation, and tortuosity of the veins, IRMA or MH, which corresponded to the ETDRS level 14/15. In these patients, the duration of T2DM was longer (on average by 3 years), and the carbohydrate disorders were more pronounced. During one year of observation, eye changes progressed in different ways: in the absence of DR at the beginning of the study, progression was noted in 50.0 % of cases, while in their presence — in 92.0 %. The patients with progression had a longer history of diabetes and worse indicators of carbohydrate metabolism. Conclusions. It has been established that diabetic changes in the retina begin from a single vascular injury. With its presence within one year, DR develops in most cases.

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