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Benzalkonium chloride and polyhexanide disinfectant (F10 SC) requires off-label use for environmental disinfection to be effective against Nannizziopsis guarroi 苯扎氯铵和聚己胺消毒剂（F10 SC）需要在标签外用于环境消毒，才能对瓜拟南星藻有效

IF 0.5 4区农林科学 Q3 Veterinary

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Pub Date : 2024-02-09 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.005

Varun Seth , Laura Adamovicz , Krista A Keller

Background

Nannizziopsis guarroi causes contagious dermatomycosis in lizards. Treatment failures are commonly encountered and may be related to the prolonged environmental persistence of this microbe. F10 SC, containing benzalkonium chloride and polyhexanide, is a commercially available disinfectant often used in management of reptile infections particularly by hobbyists and breeders.

Methods

Three molecularly confirmed isolates of N. guarroi were aseptically collected into aqueous suspensions and diluted to 2 fungal concentrations. Each concentration of each isolate was exposed to 3 dilutions of F10 SC (1:20, 1:100, 1:500) for a 10-minute contact time based upon product label recommendations. Culture growth on standard potato-dextrose agar after 10 days of incubation was assessed for characteristic colony growth and cytology evaluation for fungal elements. The experimental design included control conditions as well as biological and technical replication.

Results

All control conditions grew characteristic fungal colonies with fungal elements visualized cytologically. Both concentrations of all 3 isolates exhibited no growth after contact with the highest concentration of the disinfectant (1:20) however fungal growth was evident after contact with the lowest concentration of disinfectant (1:500).

Conclusions and clinical relevance

Environments exposed and/or contaminated with N. guarroi can be effectively disinfected using F10 SC for a contact time of 10 minutes. Exposure to living tissue has not been evaluated and cannot be recommended at this time. Further work evaluating F10 SC disinfection against clinically relevant microbes should be pursued.

背景瓜罗尼拟南孢子菌（Nannizziopsis guarroi）会导致蜥蜴感染皮霉病。治疗失败是常有的事，这可能与这种微生物在环境中的长期存在有关。F10 SC 含有苯扎氯铵和聚己胺，是一种市售消毒剂，经常用于处理爬行动物感染，尤其是业余爱好者和饲养者。根据产品标签建议，将每种浓度的分离物与 3 种稀释的 F10 SC（1:20、1:100、1:500）接触 10 分钟。培养 10 天后，在标准钾-葡萄糖琼脂上进行菌落生长特征评估和真菌成分细胞学评估。实验设计包括对照条件以及生物和技术复制。接触最高浓度的消毒剂（1:20）后，3 种分离物的两种浓度都没有生长，但接触最低浓度的消毒剂（1:500）后，真菌生长明显。尚未对接触活体组织的情况进行评估，因此目前不建议使用。应进一步评估 F10 SC 对临床相关微生物的消毒效果。

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Scrotal hernia with irreducible small intestine in an intact ferret (Mustela putorius furo) 一只完整雪貂（Mustela putorius furo）的阴囊疝伴有不可复位的小肠

IF 0.5 4区农林科学 Q3 Veterinary

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Pub Date : 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.008

Nithida Boonwittaya , Teerapat Rungnirundorn

Background

Scrotal hernia is an inguinal hernia, in which the visceral organs protrude through the inguinal ring into the scrotum. No clinical report of a scrotal hernia in a ferret has been documented based on the literature search.

Case Description

A one-year-old intact male ferret was presented with a history of several months of slowly progressive, right, cord-like scrotal swelling. On physical examination, a scrotal hernia was suspected and the protruding contents were unable to be reduced. Radiography and ultrasonography revealed a herniated small intestinal loop inside the swollen scrotum which confirmed the diagnosis of irreducible scrotal hernia. Following reduction of the small intestine into the abdomen, inguinal herniorrhaphy and castration were performed. Recurrence and other clinical abnormalities were not identified during post-operative follow-ups at 3 months and 1 year.

Conclusions and Case Relevance

This case involved a scrotal hernia in an intact male ferret with an irreducible herniated small intestine. This report describes the diagnostic findings and surgical treatment with a successful outcome. Scrotal hernia should be considered in ferrets with scrotal swelling.

背景阴囊疝是一种腹股沟疝，内脏器官通过腹股沟环突出到阴囊。根据文献检索，还没有关于雪貂阴囊疝的临床报告。病例描述一只一岁大的完整雄性雪貂因数月前出现缓慢进展的右侧条索状阴囊肿胀而就诊。经体格检查，怀疑是阴囊疝，但突出的内容物无法缩小。放射线检查和超声波检查显示，肿胀的阴囊内有一个疝出的小肠环，确诊为不可复发的阴囊疝。将小肠缩回腹腔后，进行了腹股沟疝切除术和阉割术。在术后 3 个月和 1 年的随访中，未发现复发和其他临床异常。本报告描述了诊断结果和手术治疗，并取得了成功。阴囊肿胀的雪貂应考虑阴囊疝。

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Successful treatment of a mandibular multilobular tumor of bone in a ferret (Mustela putorius furo) 成功治疗一只雪貂（Mustela putorius furo）的下颌骨多叶状骨肿瘤

IF 0.5 4区农林科学 Q3 Veterinary

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Pub Date : 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.006

Rae Porter-Blackwell , Angela M. Lennox , Jarvon Tobias , Nicolas Vecchio

Background

Multilobular tumor of the bone is a rarely described neoplasia in the ferret.

Case Description

A 2-yr-old, male neutered ferret was presented for an oral swelling. On physical examination, a firm swelling was noted surrounding the base of tooth 409 with no discharge. The remainder of the physical examination was unremarkable. Differential diagnoses included oral neoplasia or abscess. A biopsy was recommended with possible extraction of the affected tooth. Medical management was initiated and a biopsy was scheduled. In surgery, the mass was determined to be firm. The initial biopsy results indicated a chondrosarcoma. A partial hemimandibulectomy was successfully performed without complications. The final histopathology report showed a multilobular tumor of bone. At 8 months postoperative and at the time of writing, no recurrence had been noted.

Conclusion and Case Relevance

This case reports an unusual presentation of a mandibular swelling in a ferret. Although rare, a multilobular tumor of bone should be considered as a differential for mandibular swelling in ferrets. Surgical intervention may be a viable treatment option.

背景：骨多叶瘤是雪貂罕见的肿瘤：骨多叶肿瘤是雪貂中一种罕见的肿瘤：一只 2 岁大的雄性绝育雪貂因口腔肿胀就诊。体格检查时，发现 409 号牙齿基部周围有一个坚实的肿胀，没有分泌物。其余体格检查结果均无异常。鉴别诊断包括口腔肿瘤或脓肿。建议进行活检，并可能拔除患牙。患者接受了药物治疗，并安排了活组织检查。手术中，肿块被确定为坚硬。初步活检结果显示是软骨肉瘤。手术成功地进行了部分半月板切除术，没有出现并发症。最终的组织病理学报告显示，这是一种多叶骨肿瘤。术后 8 个月和撰写本报告时，未发现复发：本病例报告了雪貂下颌骨肿胀的不寻常表现。多叶骨肿瘤虽然罕见，但应被视为雪貂下颌骨肿胀的一种鉴别病症。手术干预可能是一种可行的治疗方案。

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Benzalkonium chloride and polyhexanide disinfectant (F10 SC) requires off-label use for environmental disinfection to be effective against Nannizziopsis guarroi 苯扎氯铵和聚己胺消毒剂（F10 SC）需要在标签外用于环境消毒，才能对瓜拟南星藻有效

IF 0.5 4区农林科学 Q3 Veterinary

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.005

Varun Seth, Laura Adamovicz, Krista A Keller

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Evaluation of intramuscular alfaxalone as a sedative for thoracic radiographic positioning in companion rats (Rattus norvegicus) 将阿法沙酮作为一种镇静剂用于伴侣大鼠胸部 X 射线定位的评估

IF 0.5 4区农林科学 Q3 Veterinary

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.009

Julianne E. McCready , Alison A. Smith , Pratyaydipta Rudra , Brynn McCleery

Background

Alfaxalone is used in laboratory and companion rodents for sedation and anesthesia. The purpose of this study was to determine if 5 mg/kg alfaxalone administered intramuscularly provides safe and effective sedation for radiography in client-owned rats.

Methods

Eleven rats were recruited. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and rectal temperature were measured prior to and during sedation. Reflexes (forelimb withdrawal, hind limb withdrawal, tail pinch, ear flick) were evaluated. Induction, sedation, and recovery quality were scored. Sedation depth was scored by 3 different observers based on video recordings. Ten minutes post-injection, thoracic radiographs were obtained.

Results

Nine rats were healthy, while two had mild respiratory signs. The mean (95% confidence interval [CI]) time to first effect was 3 (95%CI 1.3–4.7) minutes. Duration of sedation was 21.6 (95%CI 17.3–25.8) minutes. Vitals remained within clinically acceptable limits. Mild, self-limiting tremoring was noted in 3/11 rats. Reflexes tended to be preserved but were occasionally decreased or absent in some rats. Induction and recovery quality were very smooth in most rats. Radiographs were able to be performed in all rats. The time from radiographs to recovery was 4.7 (95%CI 1.4–8.1) minutes.

Conclusions and clinical relevance

Alfaxalone had rapid onset and recovery. It was effective for radiographic positioning, but an additional sedative could be considered in healthy rats to provide greater sedation depth and duration. The protocol appeared safe in a very small sample size of clinically ill rats, but further research is needed to confirm safety.

背景阿法沙酮用于实验室和伴侣啮齿动物的镇静和麻醉。本研究的目的是确定肌肉注射 5 mg/kg 阿法沙酮是否能为客户饲养的大鼠进行放射摄影提供安全有效的镇静。在镇静前和镇静期间测量心率、呼吸频率和直肠温度。对反射（前肢后退、后肢后退、夹尾、弹耳）进行评估。对诱导、镇静和恢复质量进行评分。镇静深度由三名不同的观察者根据视频记录进行评分。结果九只大鼠健康，两只出现轻微呼吸症状。首次起效的平均时间为 3 分钟（95% 置信区间 [CI]：1.3 至 4.7 分钟）。镇静持续时间为 21.6 分钟（95% 置信区间为 17.3 至 25.8 分钟）。生命体征保持在临床可接受的范围内。3/11只大鼠出现轻微的自限性震颤。一些大鼠的反射趋于保留，但偶尔会减弱或消失。大多数大鼠的诱导和恢复过程都非常顺利。所有大鼠都能进行射线照相。从拍片到恢复的时间为 4.7（95% CI 1.4 至 8.1）分钟。阿法沙酮对放射定位有效，但在健康大鼠中可考虑使用额外的镇静剂，以提供更深的镇静深度和更长的镇静时间。该方案在极小样本量的临床患病大鼠中似乎是安全的，但还需要进一步的研究来确认其安全性。

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Vesicular gland infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa with secondary prostatitis in a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) 豚鼠（Cavia porcellus）铜绿假单胞菌引起的泡状腺感染并继发前列腺炎

IF 0.5 4区农林科学 Q3 Veterinary

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.002

Leon Picazo , Ayla Del Romero , Jorge Rosell , Jordi Aguilo-Gisbert

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Investigation of In Vitro blood compatibility of the domestic ferret (Mustela putorious furo) with feline and canine blood 家养雪貂（Mustela putorious furo）与猫科动物和犬科动物血液的体外血液相容性研究

IF 0.5 4区农林科学 Q3 Veterinary

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.11.002

Typhanie Tan , Isabelle Langlois , Marie-Claude Blais

Background

Numerous diseases may result in severe anemia requiring transfusion in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo). Intraspecies pretransfusion compatibility assessment is not required given that ferrets do not have blood groups. However, in emergency situations where allotransfusion can be unachievable, xenotransfusion with feline or canine blood may be considered as a life-saving procedure. This study aims to determine the in vitro compatibility of ferrets with feline or canine blood through investigation of crossmatch compatibility.

Methods

Ten transfusion-naive ferrets, five cats (all type A), and five dogs (three Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 1+ and two DEA 1-) were enrolled. All ferrets were crossmatched against each other, and against all cats and dogs, using a standardized gel column technology.

Results

Nearly all ferrets (89 of 90 compatible crossmatches) were compatible with each other, one presenting a weakly positive autocontrol and weakly positive incompatibility reaction to another ferret. All ferrets had naturally occurring alloantibodies against all feline red blood cell (RBC) tested (50 of 50 incompatible crossmatches). Blood compatibility to canine RBC was variable: while most ferrets were compatible to all dogs (7 of 10), two had alloantibodies against all canine RBC, and one was incompatible to one dog (total 11 of 50 incompatibles crossmatches). In contrast, except for 1 crossmatch between one dog and one ferret, all minor crossmatches were positive (99 of 100 incompatibles crossmatches), demonstrating the presence of alloantibodies in cats and dogs against ferret RBC.

Conclusions and clinical relevance

Based on blood compatibility assessment, transfusions between ferrets should be preferred. If not possible, xenotransfusion with crossmatched-compatible canine packed RBC (as opposed to whole blood) can be considered.

背景许多疾病可能导致雪貂（Mustela putorius furo）严重贫血，需要输血。由于雪貂没有血型，因此不需要进行种内输血前配型评估。然而，在无法进行同种输血的紧急情况下，可考虑使用猫科或犬科动物的血液进行异种输血，以挽救生命。本研究旨在通过交叉配血相容性的调查，确定雪貂与猫科动物或犬科动物血液的体外相容性。研究方法招募了 10 只无输血史的雪貂、5 只猫（均为 A 型）和 5 只狗（3 只狗红细胞抗原 (DEA) 1+ 和 2 只狗红细胞抗原 (DEA) 1-）。结果几乎所有雪貂（90 个匹配交叉配对中的 89 个）都相互匹配，其中一只雪貂的自体对照呈弱阳性，与另一只雪貂的不相容反应呈弱阳性。所有雪貂均对所有经检测的猫科动物红细胞（RBC）产生天然异体抗体（50 个不相容交叉配血中的 50 个）。雪貂对犬红细胞的血液相容性也不尽相同：虽然大多数雪貂对所有犬都相容（10 只雪貂中有 7 只），但有两只雪貂对所有犬红细胞都有异体抗体，有一只雪貂对一只犬不相容（50 种不相容交叉配对中共有 11 种不相容）。相比之下，除了一只狗和一只雪貂之间的一次交叉配血外，所有小交叉配血均为阳性（100 个不相容交叉配血中的 99 个），这表明猫和狗体内存在针对雪貂 RBC 的异体抗体。如果不可能，可以考虑使用交叉配型相容的犬包装红细胞（而不是全血）进行异种输血。

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Evaluation of neurologic testing in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) 豚鼠神经测试评估

IF 0.5 4区农林科学 Q3 Veterinary

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.12.002

Josephine Dietzel , Thomas Grochow , Irene C. Böttcher

Background

Specialized literature provides very little information on performing and interpreting clinical neurological tests on guinea pigs.

Study description

Two neurologists performed separate neurological examinations of 25 guinea pigs. The structure of the examination was like those performed in other companion animals. Each test was evaluated for feasibility, reproducibility, and associated stress level for the animals.

Results

The foll wing tests revealed an excellent ability to elicit the expected response: hopping reaction in the thoracic limbs, wheelbarrowing and hemiwalking, medial and lateral palpebral reflex, auricular sensitivity, maxillary sensitivity, horizontal oculocephalic reflex, tone of the jaw, voluntary movement of the tongue, direct pupillary light reflex. On the other hand, a poor ability to elicit the expected response was observed in the following tests: visual paw replacement of the thoracic limbs, tactile paw replacement in thoracic and pelvic limbs, paper test for thoracic and pelvic limbs, mandibular sensitivity, vertical oculocephalic reflex, menace response, patellar reflex, cutaneous trunci reflex, perineal reflex. The most reliable spinal reflex test with a good ability to elicit the expected response was the withdrawal reflex for both thoracic and pelvic limbs.

Conclusion and relevance

It is possible to apply several neurological tests on guinea pigs and produce meaningful results. Therefore, we propose a possible protocol for neurological examination in guinea pigs. This is the first study to evaluate a full range of clinical neurological tests performed on guinea pigs. The results of this study could lead to a better understanding of lesion localization and guide further diagnostic and therapy in guinea pigs with neurological diseases.

背景最新的专业文献很少提供有关对小型哺乳动物（尤其是豚鼠）进行临床神经学检查和解释的信息。方法两名临床神经学专家分别对 25 只豚鼠进行了神经学检查。检查的结构与其他伴侣动物的检查相似，包括徒手检查、姿势反应测试、颅神经测试和脊髓反射测试。结果以下测试表明，豚鼠具有出色的诱发预期反应的能力：胸肢跳动反应、推车和半行走、内侧和外侧睑球反射、耳廓灵敏度、上颌灵敏度、水平眼球反射、下颌张力、舌头自主运动和瞳孔直视光反射。另一方面，在以下测试中，诱发预期反应的能力较差：胸肢视觉爪替代、胸肢和骨盆肢触觉爪替代、胸肢和骨盆肢纸测试、下颌灵敏度、垂直眼球反射、威胁反应、髌骨反射、皮肤三反射和会阴反射。最可靠的脊髓反射测试是胸椎和骨盆肢体的退缩反射，它能很好地引起预期的反应。结论对豚鼠进行几种临床神经测试并得出有意义的结果是可能的。然而，某些测试会引起动物的高度应激反应，因此只有在必要时才可使用。根据研究结果，我们提出了豚鼠神经系统检查的可行方案。这项研究的结果将有助于更好地了解病变定位，并为进一步诊断和治疗豚鼠神经系统疾病提供依据。

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Avian & Exotic News 禽类和外来物种新闻

IF 0.5 4区农林科学 Q3 Veterinary

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2024.01.003

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Radiographic, ultrasonographic, and computed tomographic characteristics of a diaphragmatic liposarcoma in a meerkat (Suricata suricatta) with a splenorenal shunt 脾肾分流猫鼬膈肌脂肪肉瘤的 X 射线、超声波和计算机断层扫描特征：病例报告

IF 0.5 4区农林科学 Q3 Veterinary

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine

Pub Date : 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2023.12.003

Chang-eun Lee , Junemoe Jeong , Kichang Lee , Hakyoung Yoon

Background

Liposarcomas are malignant tumors of the adipose tissue that are locally invasive and have a high recurrence rate but low metastatic potential in dogs and cats. Portosystemic shunts (PSS) are abnormal blood vessels in which the portal system bypasses the liver and connects to the systemic vascular system. To date, there have been no reports of abdominal liposarcoma or PSS in meerkats. We aimed to report the imaging features of abdominal liposarcoma in a meerkat with a splenorenal shunt and detail the surgical procedure for liposarcoma removal, histopathologic findings, and follow-up care.

Case description

A 3-year-old spayed female meerkat (Suricata suricatta) without clear clinical symptoms was brought to the animal hospital for a checkup. A mass was observed between the right lobe of the liver and the diaphragm using several imaging modalities. The mass appeared radiolucent on radiography, partially hyperechoic on ultrasonography, heterogeneously attenuated with a fat-like area on computed tomography (CT), and was histopathologically diagnosed as a liposarcoma. Additionally, a mildly radiopaque structure caudal to the left kidney was observed on radiography and as a tubular vessel on ultrasonography, and a splenorenal shunt originating from the splenic vein and terminating in the left renal vein was confirmed on CT. There were no remarkable findings during the follow-up 7 months after surgery.

Conclusions and case relevance

We describe the imaging features of a meerkat with an abdominal liposarcoma and a splenorenal shunt. In cases of abdominal heterogeneous attenuated masses with fat-like areas on CT in meerkats, liposarcoma should be included in the differential diagnosis.

背景脂肪肉瘤是脂肪组织的恶性肿瘤，具有局部侵袭性，在犬猫中复发率高，但转移潜力低。门体分流（PSS）是指门脉系统绕过肝脏与全身血管系统相连的异常血管。迄今为止，还没有关于猫鼬腹部脂肪肉瘤或 PSS 的报道。我们旨在报告一只患有脾肾分流术的猫鼬腹部脂肪肉瘤的影像学特征，并详细介绍脂肪肉瘤的手术切除过程、组织病理学结果和后续护理。病例描述一只没有明确临床症状的3岁绝育雌性猫鼬（Suricata suricatta）被带到动物医院进行检查。通过多种影像学检查，在肝脏右叶和膈肌之间发现了一个肿块。肿块在X光片上呈放射状，在超声波检查中呈部分高回声，在计算机断层扫描（CT）中呈异质衰减，并伴有脂肪样区域，经组织病理学诊断为脂肪肉瘤。此外，X 光检查发现左肾尾部有一个轻度不透射线的结构，超声波检查发现该结构为管状血管，CT 证实该结构为脾肾分流，源于脾静脉，止于左肾静脉。我们描述了一只患有腹部脂肪肉瘤和脾肾分流的猫鼬的影像学特征。如果猫鼬的腹部出现异型衰减肿块，CT 显示为脂肪样区域，则脂肪肉瘤应纳入鉴别诊断。

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