Pyogranulomatous pleuropneumonia caused by Nocardia asiatica in a dog coinfected with canine morbillivirus (canine distemper virus).

Nocardia asiatica causing pyogranulomatous pleuropneumonia is reported for the first time in a dog coinfected with canine morbillivirus (CM), diagnosed based on epidemiological, clinical, haematological, images, microbiological, histopathological, polymerase chain reaction and hsp65 gene sequencing findings. The immunosuppression of CM probably favoured the opportunistic behaviour of N. asiatica. Despite the therapeutic measures, the animal died, mainly due to respiratory distress. The association of methods to improve early diagnosis, therapy procedures and prognosis of canine nocardiosis is discussed, as well as the close relationship between pets and their owners, which may favour the transmission of pathogens such as Nocardia from pets-to-humans, which poses an emerging public health issue.

Chondroprotectant therapy in rats with degenerative joint disease experimentally transected cranial cruciate / Reprodução experimental da doença articular degenerativa, pelo método cirúrgico associado à terapia condroprotetora, em ratos

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease in both humans and animals, and it results in movement restriction and pain at the affected area. This disorder affects more than 25% of people over 60 years of age, and it is considered universal for 70-year-old people. OA is estimated to affect over 20% of the canine population from the United States of America. The present study aimed to evaluate the treatment of rats that were surgically induced to OA using two different drug therapies, one with pentosan polysulfate, one with betamethasone, and one with chondroitin sulfate/ glucosamine. In order to produce joint disease, the cranial cruciate ligament was surgically transected. Animals were kept and treated for eight days after surgery and were assessed via both radiographies and tomographies taken before surgery and eight weeks later. All animals were euthanized having both macroscopic and microscopic analysis performed to evaluate the disorder progression and therapeutic action. Macroscopic analysis showed lesion in the knees subjected to OA induction. The untreated animals presented major lesions whereas the treated ones presented mild to moderate lesions. In conclusion, pentosan polysulfate is recommendable for the treatment of iatrogenic joint lesions in rats since the other treatments showed no significant difference.

A osteoartrite (OA) é a doença articular mais comum em humanos e animais, o que ocasiona restrição de movimentos e dor, na região acometida. Tal enfermidade afeta mais de 25% dos humanos acima de 60 anos e, aos 70 anos, ela é considerada universal. Estima-se que nos Estados Unidos da América, 20% ou mais da população canina é acometida pela OA. O presente estudo tem como finalidade avaliar a terapia medicamentosa (polisulfato de pentosano, betametasona e sulfato de condroitina/glucosamina), em um modelo experimental de OA cirurgicamente induzido, em ratos. A doença articular foi promovida pela transecção cirúrgica do ligamento cruzado cranial, sendo que, após o procedimento cirúrgico, os animais foram mantidos e tratados por oito semanas. Foi realizada avaliação radiográfica e tomográfica antes e oito semanas após a indução da osteoartrite. Todos os animais foram submetidos à eutanásia para análise macroscópica e microscópica, que foram realizadas para avaliar a progressão da enfermidade e a ação terapêutica.  Na análise macroscópica foi observadas lesões nos joelhos submetidos à indução OA. Os animais não tratados apresentaram lesões graves enquanto que, os animais tratados apresentaram lesões leves a moderadas. Concluiu-se que o polissulfato de pentosano é eficiente no tratamento de lesões articulares iatrogênicas de ratos, uma vez que outros tratamentos não mostraram qualque

Clinical, laboratory and ultrassonography evaluation feline with lower urinary tract disease / Avaliação clínica, laboratorial e ultrassonográfica de felinos com doença do trato urinário inferior

The Lower Urinary Tract Disease Feline (FLUTD) are frequent in clinical routine of this species is due to various disease processes characterized by hematuria, dysuria, urinary frequency, strangury, periuria and urethral obstruction, affecting mainly sedentary cats, living in the home and with low intake of water. In order to check the main clinical, laboratory and ultrasound in cases of FLUTD, 26 cats were available at the Veterinary Hospital of UFMT being 16 with FLUTD and ten healthy, noting that all the sick animals had azotemia, average of serum total calcium decreased and elevation in serum phosphorus. Bacterial growth observed in one third of cases, three possibly due to bladder catheterization, as were recurrent cases. The sonographic findings were compatible with frames of obstruction, such as severe distension of the urinary bladder and debris in suspension, dilated ureters and urethra.

As Doenças do Trato Urinário Inferior Felino (DTUIF) são frequentes na rotina clínica desta espécie, é decorrente de diversos processos mórbidos caracterizados por hematúria, disúria, polaciúria, estrangúria, periúria e obstrução uretral, que afetam principalmente felinos sedentários, de vivência intradomiciliar e com baixa ingestão de água. Com o objetivo de verificar as principais alterações clínicas, laboratoriais e ultrassonográficas nos casos de DTUIF, foram examinados 26 felinos no Hospital Veterinário da UFMT, sendo, 16 com DTUIF e dez hígidos, notando-se que todos os animais doentes apresentaram azotemia, valor médio da concentração sérica de cálcio total diminuído e elevação na concentração sérica de fósforo. Crescimento bacteriano foi observado em um terço dos casos, sendo três possivelmente decorrentes de cateterização vesical, já que eram casos recidivantes. Os achados ultrassonográficos foram compatíveis com quadros de obstrução, tais como: distensão acentuada da vesícula urinária e debris em suspensão, dilatação de ureteres e uretra.

Bilateral hemimelia of radio in canine case report / Hemimelia bilateral de rádio em canino relato de caso

Hemimelia or agenesis is a congenital morphological change that may affect the appendicular skeleton. This rare anomaly is the total or partial absence of one or more bones matched. It may present unilaterally or bilaterally, with the most frequent unilateral. In dogs, the most common form of the radial hemimelia is that causes deformity of the affected limb and severe functional limitations. Was Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Mato Grosso (HOVET/UFMT), a canine, female mongrel, with 30 days of age, presenting deformity in thoracic limbs since birth, observed signs of lameness and difficulty support. After complete bone development the animal returned for re-evaluation and establishment of appropriate treatment. On radiographic examination, there was bilateral agenesis of radios, angulation of the ulnar cranially, fusion of carpal bones proximal and distal to the ranks, bilateral scapulohumeral dislocation and the presence of a bone structure with well-defined boundaries and rectangular articulated with the scapula. Due to good quality of life of the animal and reserved prognosis of surgery, we opted for conservation of members. The owner was recommended to keep the animal in an environment with soft ground and castration.

Hemimelia ou agenesia é uma alteração morfológica congênita que pode acometer o esqueleto apendicular. Esta anomalia rara consiste na ausência total ou parcial de um ou mais ossos pareados. Pode se apresentar de forma uni ou bilateral, sendo a unilateral mais frequente. Em cães, a forma mais comum de hemimelia é a radial, que provoca deformidade do membro afetado e severas limitações funcionais. Foi atendido no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (HOVET/UFMT), um canino, fêmea, sem raça definida, com 30 dias de idade, apresentando deformidade nos membros torácicos desde o nascimento, claudicação e dificuldade de apoio. Após o completo desenvolvimento ósseo o animal retornou para uma reavaliação e estabelecimento do tratamento adequado. O exame radiográfico revelou agenesia bilateral dos rádios, angulação das ulnas no sentido cranial, fusão dos ossos cárpicos das fileiras proximal e distal, luxação escapuloumeral bilateral e presença de estrutura óssea com limites bem definidos e formato retangular articulada com as escápulas. Devido à boa qualidade de vida do animal e ao reservado prognóstico de uma intervenção cirúrgica, optou-se pelo tratamento conservativo, sendo recomendada a castração e ambiente de piso macio.

Radiographic evaluation of the cardiac silluet using the VHS method (Vertebral Heart Size) in young and adults coatis (Nasua nasua, Linneaus 1766) living in captivity / Avaliação radiográfica da silhueta cardíaca, pelo método VHS (Vertebral Heart Size), de quatis (Nasua nasua, Linnaeus 1766) jovens e adultos mantidos em cativeiro

Radiographic examination of the toracic cavity is an usefull noninvasive method for assessment, monitoring the progress of heart disease, suggesting prognosis and guiding the treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cardiac silhouette of young and adults coatis and evaluate its relationship to the number of thoracic vertebrae (VHS), the method proposed by Buchanam and Buchele (1995) for small animals. We evaluated a group of 20 coatis, divided by age: I (GI) and 8 animals aged between 4 and 5 months and group II (GII) with 12 animals over 12 months old. Based in chest radiographs and VD laterolateral right projections for determining the major axis (L) and short axis (Y) being the sum of L and S is the value obtained by ESR, the relative depth/width (D / L) chest were obtained and the results determined the type of conformation of the thorax, which results greater than 1.25 cm denote chest type deep, 0.75 to 1.25 cm chest intermediate and inferior results will 0.75cm wide chest. It was observed that the heart is alocated between the fourth and seventh pair of ribs, VHS average coatis healthy adults was 9.36 ± 0.75 and 8.06 ± 0 youth, 595 units thoracic vertebrae and the predominant conformation found was of intermediate type when compared to dogs. The mean values in this study serve as a basis for interpretation of the VHS type, however, a larger number may be requi

O exame radiográfico do tórax é um método auxiliar de avaliação não invasiva, para acompanhamento da evolução de doenças cardíacas sugerindo prognósticos e orientando tratamentos. O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar a silhueta cardíaca de quatis adultos e jovens em relação ao número de vértebras torácicas (VHS), pelo método proposto por Buchanam e Buchele (1995) para pequenos animais. Avaliou-se 20 quatis, separados por faixa etária em grupo I (GI) sendo 8 animais de idade entre 4 e 5 meses e grupo II (GII) com 12 animais acima de 12 meses de idade. Realizou-se radiografias do tórax nas projeções ventrodorsal e laterolateral direita para determinação do eixo maior (L) e eixo menor (S), sendo a somatória de L e S o valor obtido de VHS, a relação profundidade/ largura (P/L) torácica foram obtidas e os resultados determinaram o tipo de conformação do tórax, onde resultados superiores a 1,25cm denotaram tórax tipo profundo, de 0,75 a 1,25cm tórax intermediário e resultados inferiores à 0,75cm tórax largo. Observou-se que o coração está inserido entre o quarto e o sétimo par de costelas, o VHS médio de quatis adultos saudáveis foi de 9,36±0,75 e o de jovens 8,06 ± 0, 595 unidades de vértebras e a conformação torácica predominante encontrada foi do tipo intermediária quando comparada aos cães. Os valores médios deste estudo servirão como base para interpretação do VHS na espécie, c

Bilateral hemimelia of radio in canine case report / Hemimelia bilateral de rádio em canino relato de caso

Hemimelia or agenesis is a congenital morphological change that may affect the appendicular skeleton. This rare anomaly is the total or partial absence of one or more bones matched. It may present unilaterally or bilaterally, with the most frequent unilateral. In dogs, the most common form of the radial hemimelia is that causes deformity of the affected limb and severe functional limitations. Was Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Mato Grosso (HOVET/UFMT), a canine, female mongrel, with 30 days of age, presenting deformity in thoracic limbs since birth, observed signs of lameness and difficulty support. After complete bone development the animal returned for re-evaluation and establishment of appropriate treatment. On radiographic examination, there was bilateral agenesis of radios, angulation of the ulnar cranially, fusion of carpal bones proximal and distal to the ranks, bilateral scapulohumeral dislocation and the presence of a bone structure with well-defined boundaries and rectangular articulated with the scapula. Due to good quality of life of the animal and reserved prognosis of surgery, we opted for conservation of members. The owner was recommended to keep the animal in an environment with soft ground and castration.

Hemimelia ou agenesia é uma alteração morfológica congênita que pode acometer o esqueleto apendicular. Esta anomalia rara consiste na ausência total ou parcial de um ou mais ossos pareados. Pode se apresentar de forma uni ou bilateral, sendo a unilateral mais frequente. Em cães, a forma mais comum de hemimelia é a radial, que provoca deformidade do membro afetado e severas limitações funcionais. Foi atendido no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (HOVET/UFMT), um canino, fêmea, sem raça definida, com 30 dias de idade, apresentando deformidade nos membros torácicos desde o nascimento, claudicação e dificuldade de apoio. Após o completo desenvolvimento ósseo o animal retornou para uma reavaliação e estabelecimento do tratamento adequado. O exame radiográfico revelou agenesia bilateral dos rádios, angulação das ulnas no sentido cranial, fusão dos ossos cárpicos das fileiras proximal e distal, luxação escapuloumeral bilateral e presença de estrutura óssea com limites bem definidos e formato retangular articulada com as escápulas. Devido à boa qualidade de vida do animal e ao reservado prognóstico de uma intervenção cirúrgica, optou-se pelo tratamento conservativo, sendo recomendada a castração e ambiente de piso macio.

Chondroprotectant therapy in rats with degenerative joint disease experimentally transected cranial cruciate / Reprodução experimental da doença articular degenerativa, pelo método cirúrgico associado à terapia condroprotetora, em ratos

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease in both humans and animals, and it results in movement restriction and pain at the affected area. This disorder affects more than 25% of people over 60 years of age, and it is considered universal for 70-year-old people. OA is estimated to affect over 20% of the canine population from the United States of America. The present study aimed to evaluate the treatment of rats that were surgically induced to OA using two different drug therapies, one with pentosan polysulfate, one with betamethasone, and one with chondroitin sulfate/ glucosamine. In order to produce joint disease, the cranial cruciate ligament was surgically transected. Animals were kept and treated for eight days after surgery and were assessed via both radiographies and tomographies taken before surgery and eight weeks later. All animals were euthanized having both macroscopic and microscopic analysis performed to evaluate the disorder progression and therapeutic action. Macroscopic analysis showed lesion in the knees subjected to OA induction. The untreated animals presented major lesions whereas the treated ones presented mild to moderate lesions. In conclusion, pentosan polysulfate is recommendable for the treatment of iatrogenic joint lesions in rats since the other treatments showed no significant difference.

A osteoartrite (OA) é a doença articular mais comum em humanos e animais, o que ocasiona restrição de movimentos e dor, na região acometida. Tal enfermidade afeta mais de 25% dos humanos acima de 60 anos e, aos 70 anos, ela é considerada universal. Estima-se que nos Estados Unidos da América, 20% ou mais da população canina é acometida pela OA. O presente estudo tem como finalidade avaliar a terapia medicamentosa (polisulfato de pentosano, betametasona e sulfato de condroitina/glucosamina), em um modelo experimental de OA cirurgicamente induzido, em ratos. A doença articular foi promovida pela transecção cirúrgica do ligamento cruzado cranial, sendo que, após o procedimento cirúrgico, os animais foram mantidos e tratados por oito semanas. Foi realizada avaliação radiográfica e tomográfica antes e oito semanas após a indução da osteoartrite. Todos os animais foram submetidos à eutanásia para análise macroscópica e microscópica, que foram realizadas para avaliar a progressão da enfermidade e a ação terapêutica.  Na análise macroscópica foi observadas lesões nos joelhos submetidos à indução OA. Os animais não tratados apresentaram lesões graves enquanto que, os animais tratados apresentaram lesões leves a moderadas. Concluiu-se que o polissulfato de pentosano é eficiente no tratamento de lesões articulares iatrogênicas de ratos, uma vez que outros tratamentos não mostraram qualque

Clinical, laboratory and ultrassonography evaluation feline with lower urinary tract disease / Avaliação clínica, laboratorial e ultrassonográfica de felinos com doença do trato urinário inferior

The Lower Urinary Tract Disease Feline (FLUTD) are frequent in clinical routine of this species is due to various disease processes characterized by hematuria, dysuria, urinary frequency, strangury, periuria and urethral obstruction, affecting mainly sedentary cats, living in the home and with low intake of water. In order to check the main clinical, laboratory and ultrasound in cases of FLUTD, 26 cats were available at the Veterinary Hospital of UFMT being 16 with FLUTD and ten healthy, noting that all the sick animals had azotemia, average of serum total calcium decreased and elevation in serum phosphorus. Bacterial growth observed in one third of cases, three possibly due to bladder catheterization, as were recurrent cases. The sonographic findings were compatible with frames of obstruction, such as severe distension of the urinary bladder and debris in suspension, dilated ureters and urethra.

As Doenças do Trato Urinário Inferior Felino (DTUIF) são frequentes na rotina clínica desta espécie, é decorrente de diversos processos mórbidos caracterizados por hematúria, disúria, polaciúria, estrangúria, periúria e obstrução uretral, que afetam principalmente felinos sedentários, de vivência intradomiciliar e com baixa ingestão de água. Com o objetivo de verificar as principais alterações clínicas, laboratoriais e ultrassonográficas nos casos de DTUIF, foram examinados 26 felinos no Hospital Veterinário da UFMT, sendo, 16 com DTUIF e dez hígidos, notando-se que todos os animais doentes apresentaram azotemia, valor médio da concentração sérica de cálcio total diminuído e elevação na concentração sérica de fósforo. Crescimento bacteriano foi observado em um terço dos casos, sendo três possivelmente decorrentes de cateterização vesical, já que eram casos recidivantes. Os achados ultrassonográficos foram compatíveis com quadros de obstrução, tais como: distensão acentuada da vesícula urinária e debris em suspensão, dilatação de ureteres e uretra.

Radiographic evaluation of the cardiac silluet using the VHS method (Vertebral Heart Size) in young and adults coatis (Nasua nasua, Linneaus 1766) living in captivity / Avaliação radiográfica da silhueta cardíaca, pelo método VHS (Vertebral Heart Size), de quatis (Nasua nasua, Linnaeus 1766) jovens e adultos mantidos em cativeiro

Radiographic examination of the toracic cavity is an usefull noninvasive method for assessment, monitoring the progress of heart disease, suggesting prognosis and guiding the treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cardiac silhouette of young and adults coatis and evaluate its relationship to the number of thoracic vertebrae (VHS), the method proposed by Buchanam and Buchele (1995) for small animals. We evaluated a group of 20 coatis, divided by age: I (GI) and 8 animals aged between 4 and 5 months and group II (GII) with 12 animals over 12 months old. Based in chest radiographs and VD laterolateral right projections for determining the major axis (L) and short axis (Y) being the sum of L and S is the value obtained by ESR, the relative depth/width (D / L) chest were obtained and the results determined the type of conformation of the thorax, which results greater than 1.25 cm denote chest type deep, 0.75 to 1.25 cm chest intermediate and inferior results will 0.75cm wide chest. It was observed that the heart is alocated between the fourth and seventh pair of ribs, VHS average coatis healthy adults was 9.36 ± 0.75 and 8.06 ± 0 youth, 595 units thoracic vertebrae and the predominant conformation found was of intermediate type when compared to dogs. The mean values in this study serve as a basis for interpretation of the VHS type, however, a larger number may be requi

O exame radiográfico do tórax é um método auxiliar de avaliação não invasiva, para acompanhamento da evolução de doenças cardíacas sugerindo prognósticos e orientando tratamentos. O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar a silhueta cardíaca de quatis adultos e jovens em relação ao número de vértebras torácicas (VHS), pelo método proposto por Buchanam e Buchele (1995) para pequenos animais. Avaliou-se 20 quatis, separados por faixa etária em grupo I (GI) sendo 8 animais de idade entre 4 e 5 meses e grupo II (GII) com 12 animais acima de 12 meses de idade. Realizou-se radiografias do tórax nas projeções ventrodorsal e laterolateral direita para determinação do eixo maior (L) e eixo menor (S), sendo a somatória de L e S o valor obtido de VHS, a relação profundidade/ largura (P/L) torácica foram obtidas e os resultados determinaram o tipo de conformação do tórax, onde resultados superiores a 1,25cm denotaram tórax tipo profundo, de 0,75 a 1,25cm tórax intermediário e resultados inferiores à 0,75cm tórax largo. Observou-se que o coração está inserido entre o quarto e o sétimo par de costelas, o VHS médio de quatis adultos saudáveis foi de 9,36±0,75 e o de jovens 8,06 ± 0, 595 unidades de vértebras e a conformação torácica predominante encontrada foi do tipo intermediária quando comparada aos cães. Os valores médios deste estudo servirão como base para interpretação do VHS na espécie, c

Radiographic aspects of nutritional hyperparathyroidism in a cougar (Puma concolor) / Aspectos radiográfi cos do hiperparatireoidismo nutricional em uma suçuarana (Puma concolor)

Background: Secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism (SNH) is a metabolic disease related to calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and causes generalized bone dystrophy. It occurs especially when animals are fed diets which contain proportionally high levels of phosphorus. SNH has been diagnosed in various large feline species such as jaguars, tigers, lions and leopards by means of biochemical and radiographic exams. Even though the feeding habits of these animals are well known, mistakes regarding administration of diets to animals in captivity are common, the most frequent being feeding them exclusively meat. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and radiographic fi ndings of SNH in a cougar kept in captivity. Case: An approximately 9-month-old cougar (Puma concolor) which had been fed an exclusive meat diet was referred to the UFMT Veterinary Hospital after a period of diet correction and oral supplementation with calcium. The animal exhibited hind limb ambulation problems, poor nutritional condition and constipation. Radiographic examination revealed a slight skeletal density reduction, severe angular deformities of the hind limb bones, thickening of the femoral diaphysis, abnormal curvatures of the tibiae and calcanei, lateral displacement of the patellae and narrowing of the pelvic canal. Additionally to the skeletal alterations, there was intense colonic impac

Background: Secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism (SNH) is a metabolic disease related to calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and causes generalized bone dystrophy. It occurs especially when animals are fed diets which contain proportionally high levels of phosphorus. SNH has been diagnosed in various large feline species such as jaguars, tigers, lions and leopards by means of biochemical and radiographic exams. Even though the feeding habits of these animals are well known, mistakes regarding administration of diets to animals in captivity are common, the most frequent being feeding them exclusively meat. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and radiographic fi ndings of SNH in a cougar kept in captivity. Case: An approximately 9-month-old cougar (Puma concolor) which had been fed an exclusive meat diet was referred to the UFMT Veterinary Hospital after a period of diet correction and oral supplementation with calcium. The animal exhibited hind limb ambulation problems, poor nutritional condition and constipation. Radiographic examination revealed a slight skeletal density reduction, severe angular deformities of the hind limb bones, thickening of the femoral diaphysis, abnormal curvatures of the tibiae and calcanei, lateral displacement of the patellae and narrowing of the pelvic canal. Additionally to the skeletal alterations, there was intense colonic impac

Wry nose in an adult equine / Desvio facial (wry nose) em um equino adulto

Background: Wry Nose (Campylorrhinus lateralis) is a congenital shortening and deviation of the maxillae, premaxillae, nasal bones, vomer, and nasal septum that affects mainly foals. Intrauterine positioning as an etiology of this deformity is highly unlikely. Clinically, varying degree of premaxillar deviation is noticeable upon inspection of the foals head. The deviation usually results in malocclusion, with no contact between the incisors of the mandible and maxilla. Some foals experience breathing diffi culties or have increased respiratory sounds. This condition will not self-correct, and a decision should be made to treat the foal using reconstructive techniques or to euthanize it to prevent it from suffering. The objective of this work was to describe a case of wry nose in an adult male equine.Case: A 4-year-old, 300 kg, male SRD equine was submitted for necropsy. There was no history of respiratory problems and trouble with mastication or prehension of food. Three days before death the horse showed clinical sings characterized by no ingestion of food and water, changing behavior and locomotion, weakness, and not respond to calls, seemingly oblivious to the environment evolving into permanent recumbency and death after about 24 h of the decline. The horse was treated by a veterinarian who suspected of leucoencephalomalacea. The animal died 24 h after her condition worse

Background: Wry Nose (Campylorrhinus lateralis) is a congenital shortening and deviation of the maxillae, premaxillae, nasal bones, vomer, and nasal septum that affects mainly foals. Intrauterine positioning as an etiology of this deformity is highly unlikely. Clinically, varying degree of premaxillar deviation is noticeable upon inspection of the foals head. The deviation usually results in malocclusion, with no contact between the incisors of the mandible and maxilla. Some foals experience breathing diffi culties or have increased respiratory sounds. This condition will not self-correct, and a decision should be made to treat the foal using reconstructive techniques or to euthanize it to prevent it from suffering. The objective of this work was to describe a case of wry nose in an adult male equine.Case: A 4-year-old, 300 kg, male SRD equine was submitted for necropsy. There was no history of respiratory problems and trouble with mastication or prehension of food. Three days before death the horse showed clinical sings characterized by no ingestion of food and water, changing behavior and locomotion, weakness, and not respond to calls, seemingly oblivious to the environment evolving into permanent recumbency and death after about 24 h of the decline. The horse was treated by a veterinarian who suspected of leucoencephalomalacea. The animal died 24 h after her condition worse

Radiographic aspects of nutritional hyperparathyroidism in a cougar (Puma concolor) / Aspectos radiográfi cos do hiperparatireoidismo nutricional em uma suçuarana (Puma concolor)

Background: Secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism (SNH) is a metabolic disease related to calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and causes generalized bone dystrophy. It occurs especially when animals are fed diets which contain proportionally high levels of phosphorus. SNH has been diagnosed in various large feline species such as jaguars, tigers, lions and leopards by means of biochemical and radiographic exams. Even though the feeding habits of these animals are well known, mistakes regarding administration of diets to animals in captivity are common, the most frequent being feeding them exclusively meat. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and radiographic fi ndings of SNH in a cougar kept in captivity. Case: An approximately 9-month-old cougar (Puma concolor) which had been fed an exclusive meat diet was referred to the UFMT Veterinary Hospital after a period of diet correction and oral supplementation with calcium. The animal exhibited hind limb ambulation problems, poor nutritional condition and constipation. Radiographic examination revealed a slight skeletal density reduction, severe angular deformities of the hind limb bones, thickening of the femoral diaphysis, abnormal curvatures of the tibiae and calcanei, lateral displacement of the patellae and narrowing of the pelvic canal. Additionally to the skeletal alterations, there was intense colonic impac

Background: Secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism (SNH) is a metabolic disease related to calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and causes generalized bone dystrophy. It occurs especially when animals are fed diets which contain proportionally high levels of phosphorus. SNH has been diagnosed in various large feline species such as jaguars, tigers, lions and leopards by means of biochemical and radiographic exams. Even though the feeding habits of these animals are well known, mistakes regarding administration of diets to animals in captivity are common, the most frequent being feeding them exclusively meat. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and radiographic fi ndings of SNH in a cougar kept in captivity. Case: An approximately 9-month-old cougar (Puma concolor) which had been fed an exclusive meat diet was referred to the UFMT Veterinary Hospital after a period of diet correction and oral supplementation with calcium. The animal exhibited hind limb ambulation problems, poor nutritional condition and constipation. Radiographic examination revealed a slight skeletal density reduction, severe angular deformities of the hind limb bones, thickening of the femoral diaphysis, abnormal curvatures of the tibiae and calcanei, lateral displacement of the patellae and narrowing of the pelvic canal. Additionally to the skeletal alterations, there was intense colonic impac

Wry nose in an adult equine / Desvio facial (wry nose) em um equino adulto

Background: Wry Nose (Campylorrhinus lateralis) is a congenital shortening and deviation of the maxillae, premaxillae, nasal bones, vomer, and nasal septum that affects mainly foals. Intrauterine positioning as an etiology of this deformity is highly unlikely. Clinically, varying degree of premaxillar deviation is noticeable upon inspection of the foals head. The deviation usually results in malocclusion, with no contact between the incisors of the mandible and maxilla. Some foals experience breathing diffi culties or have increased respiratory sounds. This condition will not self-correct, and a decision should be made to treat the foal using reconstructive techniques or to euthanize it to prevent it from suffering. The objective of this work was to describe a case of wry nose in an adult male equine.Case: A 4-year-old, 300 kg, male SRD equine was submitted for necropsy. There was no history of respiratory problems and trouble with mastication or prehension of food. Three days before death the horse showed clinical sings characterized by no ingestion of food and water, changing behavior and locomotion, weakness, and not respond to calls, seemingly oblivious to the environment evolving into permanent recumbency and death after about 24 h of the decline. The horse was treated by a veterinarian who suspected of leucoencephalomalacea. The animal died 24 h after her condition worse

Background: Wry Nose (Campylorrhinus lateralis) is a congenital shortening and deviation of the maxillae, premaxillae, nasal bones, vomer, and nasal septum that affects mainly foals. Intrauterine positioning as an etiology of this deformity is highly unlikely. Clinically, varying degree of premaxillar deviation is noticeable upon inspection of the foals head. The deviation usually results in malocclusion, with no contact between the incisors of the mandible and maxilla. Some foals experience breathing diffi culties or have increased respiratory sounds. This condition will not self-correct, and a decision should be made to treat the foal using reconstructive techniques or to euthanize it to prevent it from suffering. The objective of this work was to describe a case of wry nose in an adult male equine.Case: A 4-year-old, 300 kg, male SRD equine was submitted for necropsy. There was no history of respiratory problems and trouble with mastication or prehension of food. Three days before death the horse showed clinical sings characterized by no ingestion of food and water, changing behavior and locomotion, weakness, and not respond to calls, seemingly oblivious to the environment evolving into permanent recumbency and death after about 24 h of the decline. The horse was treated by a veterinarian who suspected of leucoencephalomalacea. The animal died 24 h after her condition worse