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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)