Successful treatment of suspected thoracic nocardiosis in a dog

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Sir, — The leptospiral serovars that have been cultured in New Zealand are pomona, copenhageni, ballum and hardjo. (Anon., 1951 Anon. N.Z. Dept Agric. A. Rep. 1950–1 1951 28 28  [Google Scholar]; Kirschner and Gray, 1951 Kirsch, W. 1974. Clinical observations in infection with L. tarassovi. Proc. int. Symp. on Leptospiroses, Smolenice, : 277–279. Czechoslovakia, September 11 to 13, 1973 [Google Scholar]; Anon., 1967a Anon. Leptospiral Serotype Distribution Listsaccording to Host and Geographical Area U.S. Dept of Health, Education and Welfare. Public Health Service 1966  [Google Scholar]; Lake, 1973 Kirschner, L. and Gray, W. G. 1951. Leptospirosis in New Zealand. N.Z. med. J., 50: 342–351.  [Google Scholar], respectively.) Serological evidence of serovar tarassovi has been published (Russell and Hansen, 1958 Rogers, R. J., Flanagan, M. and Hill, M. W. M. 1972. A survey of infectious causes of reproductive failure in beef cattle in north-eastern Australia. Aust. vet. J., 48: 203–207.  [Google Scholar]) but it is believed that until now no members of this serogroup have been isolated in New Zealand.     

Percutaneous catheterization of the femoral artery in the dog

A new method is described for percutaneous catheterization of the femoral artery in the dog. This technique proved to be satisfactory and produced no untoward sequelae.     

Massive haemorrhage associated with inadvertent incision of a suspected carotid artery pseudoaneurysm in a cat

A 12‐year‐old, castrated male, domestic long‐haired cat experienced massive haemorrhage associated with an incision of a swelling on the neck 2 weeks after right‐sided ventral bulla osteotomy. Emergent control of haemorrhage was gained through unilateral carotid artery ligation. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was provided in conjunction with massive blood transfusion. The cat made an unremarkable recovery. Carotid artery pseudoaneurysm due to surgical disruption of the carotid artery during ventral bulla osteotomy, specifically through the use of self‐retaining retractors, was suspected. This case highlights the development of pseudoaneurysm as a potential complication of head and neck surgery, and additionally describes a case of massive transfusion in a cat.     

和桑尼在一起的日子

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Successful treatment of suspected essential thrombo-cythaemia in the dog

Essential thrombocythaemia in an eight-year-old Irish setter is described. The condition is characterised by an autonomous overproduction of thrombocytes in the absence of overt leukaemia. This is believed to be the first recorded case of this condition in the dog. The paper describes the diagnosis and treatment by combination chemotherapy using vincristine, cytosine arabinoside, cyclophosphamide and prednisolone.     

Fluorangiographic alterations in a dog with suspected iatrogenic partial carotid artery occlusion

During routine fluorescein angiography, a healthy female dog demonstrated abnormal delayed filling of retinal and choroidal vessels. Fluorangiographic times were increased four- to fivefold with respect to reference values. Fluorescein angiography, using the same protocol, was repeated two weeks later and a fluorangiogram within reference values was obtained. The abnormal results in the first procedure were suspected to have resulted from partial occlusion of the carotid artery secondary to the restraining method used.     

Evaluation of the effect of mesotherapy in the management of back pain in police working dog

Objective

To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of mesotherapy in dogs compared with a positive control group.

Management of femoral artery thrombosis in an immature dog

Objective: To report a case of femoral artery thrombosis and its medical management in a young dog. Case summary: A 13‐week‐old, female Boxer puppy presented with hind limb paralysis after an abdominal crush injury. A left femoral artery thrombus was identified on ultrasound. No spinal trauma was visualized in imaging studies. Clinical management of arterial thrombosis in a 13‐week‐old puppy with streptokinase and dalteparin therapy is described. New or unique information provided: This paper describes an unusual presentation of arterial thrombosis. The medical management with streptokinase and dalteparin is also out of the ordinary. Images that document the development of compensatory circulation around the thrombosed vessel are included. Additionally, this paper also documents the altered development that occurred in this immature dog after the thrombotic event.     

Diagnosis and treatment of thallium toxicosis in a dog

A case of chronic thallium toxicosis in a dog is described. The difficulties in diagnosis in the absence of a history of known ingestion of the agent are discussed and a method of increasing urinary thallium to detectable levels is described.     

Diagnosis and treatment of a caecal mucocoele in a dog

An 11-year-old male intact Staffordshire Bull terrier was referred for diabetic ketoacidosis. Abdominal ultrasonographic examination revealed a 5 cm × 2 cm intraluminal caecal mass-like structure. Exploratory laparotomy and typhlectomy were subsequently performed. Histopathology of the caecal mass-like structure was consistent with a caecal mucocoele, defined as a cystic dilation of the caecal lumen with stasis of mucus. This lesion has been previously described in humans, where it is termed an appendiceal mucocoele. The patient was euthanased 58 days post-operatively due to unrelated diabetic complications.     

犬尿石症的诊断与治疗

1发病原因1.1日粮搭配不当如饲喂高钙,高镁的日粮时,易促使磷酸钙镁结石的形成。1.2维生素A缺乏或雌激素过剩可使中枢神经调节盐类形成的功能发生紊乱,使尿道组织角质化、脱落,增加的此类物质往往形成尿石的核心物质。有利于尿石的形成。1.3饮水不足尿液浓缩,致使盐类浓度过高,     

Diagnosis and treatment of Neospora caninum infection in a dog

Neospora caninum, a protozoan organism, caused extensor rigidity of the pelvic limbs in a 12-week-old dog. Diagnosis was based on results of muscle biopsy, neuroelectrodiagnostics, serotesting, and cell culture. Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) titer to N caninum was 1:800 at time of admission and 1:3,200 after 4 and 6 weeks. A reciprocal IFA titer of 50 to N caninum was also found in the CSF. Serotesting for T gondii was negative. Treatment with clindamycin followed by sulfadiazine and trimethoprim did not change the pelvic limb extensor rigidity, but other signs of minor neurologic dysfunction improved.     

Diagnosis and surgical treatment of a nasopharyngeal cyst in a dog

A 21-month-old boxer dog was presented with clinical signs caused by nasopharyngeal obstruction. A mineralised mass in the nasopharynx was identified by radiography. Computed tomography allowed accurate anatomical localisation of the cystic lesion and identification of an ossified wall. Surgical removal of the mass by a ventral approach resulted in complete resolution of clinical signs. Histopathological examination strongly suggested that the cyst was derived from remnants of Rathke's pouch.     

Diagnosis and treatment of a chronic atlanto-occipital subluxation in a dog

A 6-year-old Labrador retriever-cross was evaluated for an abnormal gait and head carriage 6 weeks after suffering trauma. The dog was presented with an ambulatory tetraparesis and was reluctant to move his head. Myelography and computed tomography demonstrated a subluxation of the atlanto-occipital joint with compression of the spinomedullary junction and the brain stem by the occipital bone. Removal of the compressive part of the occipital bone resulted in improvement of the clinical signs within 6 weeks, and resolution of clinical signs occurred 8 months after surgery.     

Sulphanilamide toxicity and crystalluria in a dog after suspected ingestion of a wound treatment ointment

A dog was presented in a comatose state with spastic convulsions. Five to six hours before admission the dog had been in a stableyard for some time. The dog recovered within three days, after symptomatic treatment with barbiturates and sodium bicarbonate. During the first day of observation, urinary examination revealed crystalluria, and the urinary precipitate consisted of sulphanilamide as identified by mass and infrared spectrometry. Sulphanilamide toxicity was diagnosed on the basis of the neurological disturbances and the concomitant presence of sulphanilamide crystals in the urine. The most plausible explanation of the accidental poisoning and unusual case of crystalluria was ingestion of a sulphanilamide-containing ointment used in the topical treatment of wounds and fetlock eczema in horses, to which the dog had access.     

大型活动中警犬疾病防治

根据奥运、国庆60周年庆祝活动两次大型活动安保需要,从全国各地相继抽调400余头警犬集结北京参加安保,是建国以来数量最大的两次警犬集结.通过这两次重大安保工作,我们在警犬大批集结过程中对犬病防治、后勤保障等方面积累了许多宝贵的经验.     

Diagnosis and treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in the dog

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a relatively common eye disease in the dog. The diagnosis is discussed, particularly of the early or mild case. The various types of medical treatment are described, including replacement therapy with artificial tears and ocular inserts, as well as other preparations; lacrimogenics; and other forms of medical treatment, including antibiotics, corticosteroids, mucolytics and hormones. Contraindicated drugs and agents are listed. Surgical treatments, including punctal occlusion, tarsorrhaphy, conjunctival flaps, contact lenses, superficial keratectomy, as well as parotid duct transposition, are discussed and the procedure indicated which is best suited to the case. The choice of treatment according to the severity of the KCS is also given.     

某警犬基地狂犬病普查报告

<正>为保证人犬健康,我们采用胶体金技术对某基地180头犬进行狂犬病的普查。现将普查情况报告如下。一、免疫胶体金技术原理及优缺点免疫胶体金技术是以胶体金作为示踪标志物应用于抗原抗体的一种新型的免疫标记技术。根据胶体金的一些物理性状,如高电子密度、颗粒大小、形状及颜色反