Penetration of the small intestine by an unusual foreign body resulting in colic in a horse: A case report

A nine-year-old Arabian gelding was evaluated for acute abdominal pain. Based on clinical signs and the results of the diagnostic work-up, surgical exploration of the abdominal cavity was performed. An adhesion was found involving a section of jejunum, its mesentery, and the omentum. Passage of gas and/or ingesta was obstructed at that point. On closer examination of the involved bowel, a porcupine quill which had perforated throught the intestinal wall from the lumen was identified. This was believed to have been the inciting cause for the formation of the adhesion and subsequent intestinal obstruction.     

Hyperadrenocorticism in a dog: A case report

A case of hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's Syndrome) in a 7-year-old female Miniature Poodle is presented. The methods of diagnosis and treatment are also described. The case was complicated by respiratory problems associated with probable dystrophic calcification of the lungs.     

Bilateral malignant seminoma with metastases in the mule: a report of two cases.

We report two cases of bilateral malignant seminoma in the bursula testium of two mules, which had been slaughtered normally. Histologically, the testicular tumours consisted predominantly of large round to polyhedral cells with frequent mitotic figures. Metastases were found in the sublumbar lymph nodes. A final histopathological diagnosis of malignant seminoma with metastasis was made. To our knowledge, this paper appears to be the first report of two cases of bilateral malignant seminoma with metastases, in the mule.     

Cecocecal intussusception in a pony: A case report

A 14-year-old Welsh-cross gelding was referred to Texas Veterinary Medical Center's Teaching Hospital because of mild to moderate abdominal pain of 48 hours duration. The referring veterinarian rectally palpated a grapefruit-sized firm mass in the anterior ventral abdomen. The pony had been treated with flunixin meglumine^a (1.0 mg/kg, IV) and mineral oil (2 liters) via nasogastric tube.     

Management of a keratoma in a horse: A case report

An 8-year-old Thoroughbred gelding presented with chronic intermittent lameness of the left forelimb. Keratoma was diagnosed based on history, clinical signs and the radiographic evidence of a radiolucent concavity of the third phalanx. The keratoma was removed by hoof wall resection and the foot was immobilized using a bar shoe with clips and a dorsal hoof wall plate positioned across the hoof wall defect. The hoof wall defect was completely filled with new hoof wall by 9 months postoperatively. The horse returned to normal athletic function and is performing successfully 18 months later.     

Nasal rhinosporidiosis in a mule

A mass was removed from the nostril of a mule that exhibited unilateral epistaxis and nasal discharge. Impression smears revealed oval structures consistent with spores of Rhinosporidium seeberi. Microscopically, the mass was composed of fibrovascular granulomatous tissue containing sporangia R. seeberi. Surgical excision and antifungal treatment proved curative.     

Haemophilia A in the cocker spaniel: a case report

A four-year-old entire male cocker spaniel was presented with a history of dyspnoea due to tracheal stenosis. As part of the clinical approach, a coagulation screening profile revealed moderately reduced levels of Factor VIII procoagulant activity (VIII: C), but elevated factor VHI-related antigen levels (VIIIR: Ag). A diagnosis of haemophilia A (classic haemophilia) was made and the tracheal stenosis attributed to a mediastinal haematoma. The dyspnoea was alleviated by the surgical insertion of a tracheostomy tube and the dog was treated with citrated whole blood and fresh-frozen canine plasma. Response to treatment was excellent and follow-up radiography three months later revealed resolution of the tracheal stenosis.     

A fertile female mule

The case of a female mule giving birth to a colt is documented. The karyotype of the dam is shown to be that of a mule. The colt's karyotype is also that of a mule. The sire has a donkey karyotype. Blood grouping analysis also confirmed the parentage.     

Aplastic anemia in a clydesdale foal: A case report

A nine-week-old Clydesdale foal was presented with severe anemia, panleucopenia and thrombocytopenia. Bone marrow biopsy revealed marrow fat and bone spicules but was almost acellular, indicating the existence of aplastic anemia. Histological examination of marrow obtained at post mortem examination revealed only occasional nests of mononuclear cells. Marked biliary hyperplasia was present in the liver. The etiology was uncertain but a toxic insult resulting in aplastic anemia and hepatic disease may have occurred in utero or in the neonatal period. This appears to be the first report of aplastic anemia in a foal.     

Hemophilia A in a Belgian Shepherd Malinois dog: case report

This case report presents a Belgian Shepherd Malinois dog affected by hemophilia A recognized at the age of seven months. The clinical follow-up including all the diagnostic procedures leading to the final diagnosis and the course of this disorder are presented.     

Aspiration pneumonia following near-drowning in a mare: A case report

A 10-year-old Arabian mare was referred after being trapped in a river following a tornado. The results of the clinical examination, hematology, blood gas analysis, and radiography, which confirmed near-drowning, are described. The development of aspiration pneumonia was identified by fever, hyperfibrinogenemia, hematology, positive transtracheal aspiration, and radiography. The therapy of near-drowning and aspiration pneumonia is discussed.