Esteatose hepática em papagaio-verdadeiro / Hepatic steatosis in a blue fronted Amazon parrot

Hepatic steatosis is also known as fatty liver, hepatic lipidosis, fatty degeneration and is very common in captive parrots, especially in parrots of the genus Amazona. Its etiology is multifactorial, and the excessive consumption of high fat food associated with the sedentary lifestyle are the main predisposing factors. The present study reports a case of hepatic steatosis in a blue fronted amazon parrot (Amazona aestiva), which due to the severity of the case, died a few hours after starting treatment and had its diagnosis confirmed through necropsy and histopathological exams.

Tratamento fitoterápico de urolitíase com Cranberry em um porquinho-da-índia / Phytotherapeutic treatment of urolithiasis with Cranberry in a guinea pig

Urolithiasis is a common disease in rodents, characterized by the formation of urolith in the urinary system. It is commonly diagnosed in guinea pigs, which are susceptible to urolith formation. The present study reports a case of urolithiasis in guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), which when confirmed with the use of an ultrasound, was treated with Cranberry and dipyrone, the treatment was effective after the elimination of the identified calculus, 4 days atfer the treatment started.

Tratamento fitoterápico de urolitíase com Cranberry em um porquinho-da-índia / Phytotherapeutic treatment of urolithiasis with Cranberry in a guinea pig

Urolithiasis is a common disease in rodents, characterized by the formation of urolith in the urinary system. It is commonly diagnosed in guinea pigs, which are susceptible to urolith formation. The present study reports a case of urolithiasis in guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), which when confirmed with the use of an ultrasound, was treated with Cranberry and dipyrone, the treatment was effective after the elimination of the identified calculus, 4 days atfer the treatment started.(AU)

Esteatose hepática em papagaio-verdadeiro / Hepatic steatosis in a blue fronted Amazon parrot

Hepatic steatosis is also known as fatty liver, hepatic lipidosis, fatty degeneration and is very common in captive parrots, especially in parrots of the genus Amazona. Its etiology is multifactorial, and the excessive consumption of high fat food associated with the sedentary lifestyle are the main predisposing factors. The present study reports a case of hepatic steatosis in a blue fronted amazon parrot (Amazona aestiva), which due to the severity of the case, died a few hours after starting treatment and had its diagnosis confirmed through necropsy and histopathological exams.(AU)

Uso de doramectina no tratamento de sarna causada por ácaro do gênero Cheyletiella sp. em coelho (Oryctolagus cuniculus) / Use of doramectin in the treatment of scabies caused by mites of the genus Cheyletiella sp. in rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Skin diseases in rabbits can often be caused by mites. A rabbit, male, of unknown age,was attended in a private clinic with severe itch and crusting in the auricle. The scrapingof skin was positive for the presence of the mite Cheyletiella sp. The treatment wasefficient and consisted of the use of doramectin 0,4 mg/kg during five weeks.(AU)

Diagnóstico presuntivo de Osteomielite em coelho (Oryctolagus cuniculus) / Presumptive diagnosis of rabbit Osteomyelitis (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

A variety of organisms have been implicated in bone infections such as bacteria and fungi.A male rabbit, with a history of locomotion difficulty, with the presence of a foot injury inboth posterior limbs, characterizing bubble foot, which were already ulcerated, edema inthe tarsal joints, besides the presence of pus in the region. An x-ray of the posterior limbswas requested, with areas of osteolysis being observed. The animal's history andradiographic result were used to give a presumptive diagnosis of osteomyelitis. Astreatment, enrofloxacin therapy was instituted, in addition to cleansing the pododermitewith iodine at 1%. The animal did not present improvement in the clinical picture, beingsubmitted to euthanasia.(AU)

Hipercrescimento dentário e má oclusão em Porquinho-da-Índia (Cavia porcellus) / Dental overgrowth and malocclusion in guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

Dental overgrowth and malocclusion are a common problems in the clinic of rodentsraised as companion animals. A guinea pig was attended in a private clinic with clinicalsigns compatible with dental overgrowth and malocclusion, condition that wasdiagnosed by radiography. Despite attempts at treatment, the animal was affected bymany relapses and was euthanized.(AU)

Laceração de traqueia em cão Relato de Caso / Laceration of Trachea in dog - Case report

Tracheal laceration can have several causes, among them by run over, bite, projectile andiatrogeny. Tracheal lesions, although uncommon in companion animals, deserve specialattention, since, depending on the severity, they may cause death to the affected patients.The treatment may be conservative or surgical, being the choice dependent on thepresentation of the patient. This study is a case report of a laceration of the trachea in a dogby trampling, whose treatment of choice was the surgical one due to the critical state inwhich the animal presented itself. It all went well, the animal recovered quickly and well.(AU)

Intoxicação por ivermectina em cão da raça Maltês Relato de Caso / Ivermectin poisoning in a Maltese dog: a case report

Ivermectin is an anti-parasite medication widely used in Veterinary Medicine.Nevertheless, factors such as its easy acquisition and incorrect administration by petowners can lead to poisoning. This study reports a clinical case of a Maltese dogintoxicated by ivermectin. A 4-years-old male Maltese dog, weighging 3,05kg was referredto the Veterinary Hospital of the State University of Ceará, presenting incoordination,oliguria,sialorrhea, mydriasis and involuntary muscle spasms after 48 hours afterinnapropiate adsministration of a ivermectin. On physical examination, hypothermia,hypermetria and hyperesthesia were observed. Full blood count and biochemical profilewere requested. Supportive treatment with lactated Ringers solution fluid therapy, vitaminB complex and patient warming was conducted. The animal showed a significant clinicalimprovement and total recovered a week later.(AU)

Osteossíntese de tibiotarso através de configuração tieinem Gavião Asa-De-Telha (Parabuteo unicinctus) - Relato de Caso / Tibiotarsus osteosynthesis in Harris's hawk using tie-in a case report

The method of fixation should be well tolerated and its application must be made in theshortest possible surgery and anesthesia times. This report describes the surgicalmanagement of a Harris's hawk who, on orthopedic examination, had functional impotenceof the pelvic limb right. A transverse complete fracture of the tibiotarsus was observed onradiographic examination. Closed fracture reduction was chosen and osteosynthesis withhybrid external fixator with tied-in intramedullary pin. After 30 days it was bone healingwas confirmed.(AU)

Osteossíntese de tibiotarso através de configuração tieinem Gavião Asa-De-Telha (Parabuteo unicinctus) - Relato de Caso / Tibiotarsus osteosynthesis in Harris's hawk using tie-in – a case report

The method of fixation should be well tolerated and its application must be made in theshortest possible surgery and anesthesia times. This report describes the surgicalmanagement of a Harris's hawk who, on orthopedic examination, had functional impotenceof the pelvic limb right. A transverse complete fracture of the tibiotarsus was observed onradiographic examination. Closed fracture reduction was chosen and osteosynthesis withhybrid external fixator with tied-in intramedullary pin. After 30 days it was bone healingwas confirmed.

Intoxicação por ivermectina em cão da raça Maltês – Relato de Caso / Ivermectin poisoning in a Maltese dog: a case report

Ivermectin is an anti-parasite medication widely used in Veterinary Medicine.Nevertheless, factors such as its easy acquisition and incorrect administration by petowners can lead to poisoning. This study reports a clinical case of a Maltese dogintoxicated by ivermectin. A 4-years-old male Maltese dog, weighging 3,05kg was referredto the Veterinary Hospital of the State University of Ceará, presenting incoordination,oliguria,sialorrhea, mydriasis and involuntary muscle spasms after 48 hours afterinnapropiate adsministration of a ivermectin. On physical examination, hypothermia,hypermetria and hyperesthesia were observed. Full blood count and biochemical profilewere requested. Supportive treatment with lactated Ringer’s solution fluid therapy, vitaminB complex and patient warming was conducted. The animal showed a significant clinicalimprovement and total recovered a week later.

Laceração de traqueia em cão – Relato de Caso / Laceration of Trachea in dog - Case report

Tracheal laceration can have several causes, among them by run over, bite, projectile andiatrogeny. Tracheal lesions, although uncommon in companion animals, deserve specialattention, since, depending on the severity, they may cause death to the affected patients.The treatment may be conservative or surgical, being the choice dependent on thepresentation of the patient. This study is a case report of a laceration of the trachea in a dogby trampling, whose treatment of choice was the surgical one due to the critical state inwhich the animal presented itself. It all went well, the animal recovered quickly and well.

Hipercrescimento dentário e má oclusão em Porquinho-da-Índia (Cavia porcellus) / Dental overgrowth and malocclusion in guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

Dental overgrowth and malocclusion are a common problems in the clinic of rodentsraised as companion animals. A guinea pig was attended in a private clinic with clinicalsigns compatible with dental overgrowth and malocclusion, condition that wasdiagnosed by radiography. Despite attempts at treatment, the animal was affected bymany relapses and was euthanized.

Diagnóstico presuntivo de Osteomielite em coelho (Oryctolagus cuniculus) / Presumptive diagnosis of rabbit Osteomyelitis (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

A variety of organisms have been implicated in bone infections such as bacteria and fungi.A male rabbit, with a history of locomotion difficulty, with the presence of a foot injury inboth posterior limbs, characterizing bubble foot, which were already ulcerated, edema inthe tarsal joints, besides the presence of pus in the region. An x-ray of the posterior limbswas requested, with areas of osteolysis being observed. The animal's history andradiographic result were used to give a presumptive diagnosis of osteomyelitis. Astreatment, enrofloxacin therapy was instituted, in addition to cleansing the pododermitewith iodine at 1%. The animal did not present improvement in the clinical picture, beingsubmitted to euthanasia.

Uso de doramectina no tratamento de sarna causada por ácaro do gênero Cheyletiella sp. em coelho (Oryctolagus cuniculus) / Use of doramectin in the treatment of scabies caused by mites of the genus Cheyletiella sp. in rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Skin diseases in rabbits can often be caused by mites. A rabbit, male, of unknown age,was attended in a private clinic with severe itch and crusting in the auricle. The scrapingof skin was positive for the presence of the mite Cheyletiella sp. The treatment wasefficient and consisted of the use of doramectin 0,4 mg/kg during five weeks.

Micoplasmose em calopsita (Nymphicus hollandicus) – relato de caso / Mycoplasmosis in cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) – case report

Mycoplasmosis are caused by bacterias of the genus Mycoplasma, affecting several species of animals, among them birds. Two cockatiels were attended at a veterinary clinic, with non-specific signs such as apathy and regurgitation. An PCR exam was requested and tested positive for the bacteria. After a few days of hospitalization, the animals came to death. Some problems contribute to the fact that the disease is still underreported or underdiagnosed, which makes the knowledge about it so important.

Micoplasmose em calopsita (Nymphicus hollandicus) relato de caso / Mycoplasmosis in cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) case report

Mycoplasmosis are caused by bacterias of the genus Mycoplasma, affecting several species of animals, among them birds. Two cockatiels were attended at a veterinary clinic, with non-specific signs such as apathy and regurgitation. An PCR exam was requested and tested positive for the bacteria. After a few days of hospitalization, the animals came to death. Some problems contribute to the fact that the disease is still underreported or underdiagnosed, which makes the knowledge about it so important.(AU)