Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal

UROLITHIASIS AND BALANITIS IN CHIHUAHUA DOG

Rinaldi Hutabarat, Putu Ayu Sisyawati Putriningsih, I Wayan Batan — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Uroliths are mineral formations which are generally composed of struvite, calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, uric acid, and cystine in urine while balanoposthitis is inflammation that affects the glans penis and prepuce skin. This paper reports the treatment process through urinary catheterization of cases of urolithiasis and balanophostitis in chihuahua breed dogs at the Veterinary Internal Medicine Laboratory, Udayana University, Denpasar. The case dog is a three year old male long-haired Chihuahua breed with a body weight of 3.2 kg. Cases of dogs come with complaints of bloody urine, and often lick the genital area. The results of the physical examination showed that when the penis was inspected, the glans penis and penile corpus were reddish and inflamed, hematuria, oligouria, and lameness in the right hind leg. The urine was reddish yellow and had a rancid odor, urine dipstick examination showed hematuria and leukocytouria. Routine hematology results showed the patient had lymphocytosis, granulacytopenia, and normochromic macrocytic anemia. On examination of the urine sediment, it was found that there were urine crystals, namely uric acid and struvite. Based on the history, physical examination and supporting examinations, it can be concluded that the case dog had urolithiasis and balanophostitis. The therapy given is amoxicillin at the recommended dose of 15 mg/kg BW intramuscularly and continued orally for seven days, tolfenamic acid 0.04 mg/kg BW intramuscularly, supportive therapy in the form of vitamin B-complex (livron B-plex) a day once orally for 10 days, replacing the dog's daily feed with urinary treatment given for one month, as well as providing drinking water ad libitum. Seven days after treatment the dog no longer experienced oligouria, hematuria and the dog's penis appeared normal. After forty-nine days after treatment was completed, the dog generally looked healthy and lively. Owners are advised to provide trapeutic food, namely changing dog food from previously commercial dog food to urine treatment dog food. Owners are also advised to provide dogs with drinking water ad libitum.

TREATMENT OF SCABIOSIS ACCOMPANIED BY PYODERMA, OTITIS EXTERNA, AND TOXOCARIOSIS IN MIX TERRIER DOGS USING A COMBINATION OF IVERMECTIN TURMERIC, ALOE VERA AND PIRANTEL PAMOATE

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Scabiosis is a contagious and zoonotic skin disease. Dogs with scabiosis experience intense itching. A 5-month-old mix terrier with a body weight of 2.7 kg had alopecia, intense itching, crusts, erythema, and open wounds on some parts of the body. Skin scrapings revealed Sarcoptes scabei (S. scabei) mites. An impression smear examination was performed on the open wound and found neutrophil cell infiltration and some coccus bacteria. Due to the dirty ear, otic swab examination and cerumen cytology were performed. On otic swab examination, Otodectes cynotis mite (O. cynotis) was found and on cerumen cytology examination, Malassezia sp. On fecal examination with the native method, Toxocara canis eggs (T. canis) were found. The causative therapy given is the use of ivermectin injection at a dose of 300 µg/kg subcutaneously (SC) given once, treatment of the wound using turmeric which is mashed and applied to the part that has erythema and wounds, and the use of natural aloe vera is used to clean the cerumen in the ear, for the treatment of T. canis infestation is using pyrantel pamoate at a dose of 25 mg / kg. Symptomatic treatment for itching uses chlorpheniramine maleate (CTM). Other therapies were assisted by using sulfur-containing shampoo twice a week after ivermectin administration, then virgin coconut oil (VCO) and vitamins, namely Neurotropic injection once and then continued with oral Livron B plex vitamins for 14 days. Evaluation at 26 days showed skin healing, improved wounds, and fine hair growth. Itching in the dog was still observed but the intensity was reduced, the ears of the case dog were also clear of cerumen, and the feces examination of the case dog did not find worm eggs.

ASYMPTOMATIC ANAPLASMOSIS IN FIVE WEEKS DOG IN DENPASAR

Alviona, I Gede Soma, Putu Devi Jayanti — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rhipicephalus sanguineus is the most common ectoparasite found in dogs, where the tick is one of the vectors that plays a role in anaplasmosis. This report aims to find out how to diagnose and treat cases of anaplasmosis in dogs. The method used is clinical examination starting from inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. Supporting examinations such as blood tests, complete blood count (CBC) and rapid test kits are also carried out to obtain a definitive diagnosis. The results of the clinical examination found Rhipicephalus sanguineus tick infestation on the ears, back and legs of the case dog. CBC examination results showed lymphocytosis, hypochromic anemia and thrombocytopenia. The results of the blood test showed the presence of Anaplasma spp inclusion bodies and the Rapid Test kit examination showed positive results containing Anaplasma spp antibodies. The therapy given was the antibiotic Doxycycline at a dose of 10 mg/kg BW given orally for 14 days, Simparica orally, while supportive therapy was given Fu Fang Ejiao Jiang® 2 ml 2 times a day and Sangobion 1 capsule/day for 14 days. Based on the history, clinical examination and supporting examinations, the case dog was diagnosed as suffering from Anaplasmosis with a fausta prognosis and after the 14th day of therapy, the case dog showed good results, increased appetite and the case dog was free from ticks. It is recommended to carry out countermeasures in the form of regular anti-parasitic administration.

RHINITIS AND STOMATITIS IN PERSIAN CATS

Wayan Yogiana, Sri Kayati Widyastuti, I Nyoman Suartha — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Upper respiratory tract disease is common in the cat population. This disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in cats. The aim of the research was to diagnose, treat and evaluate the success of therapy in case cats. Based on the history, the cat experienced sneezing, weakness, and decreased appetite. Physical examination showed mucopurulent discharge in both nasal cavities, the oral mucosa looked pale, the right and left mandibular lymph nodes were enlarged, inflammation of the gums, the presence of tartar, and the cat experienced hypersalivation. Supporting examinations by carrying out hematologic examinations and isolation identification of bacteria and fungi. In the examination of isolation and identification of bacteria by taking samples in the form of nasal discharge, the presence of Staphylococcus sp bacteria was identified. The cat was diagnosed with rhinitis and stomatitis with a fausta prognosis. The therapy given to the case cat consisted of the antibiotic cefadroxil (40mg (recommended 20mg/kg BW) given PO for 14 days), anti-inflammatory methylprednisolone (given 2 mg (recommended 1mg/kg BW) PO for 5 days, and supportive therapy in the form of vitamins .The results of treatment for 14 days, the patient was successful in recovering.

COMPARISON OF THE QUALITY OF PORK SLAUGHTERED IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES AND ABATTOIRS

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Pigs have an important role in the socio-cultural status of the people in Bali and providing nutrition needed for the body. This study aims to determine the differences of quality of pork produced at Pesanggaran Slaughterhouses, Abatoars in Badung and Tabanan. Evaluation of meat quality was carried out subjectively including organoleptic tests assessed by 10 panelists and objective tests which included tests for color, odor/aroma, consistency, texture, pH, water holding capacity, and water content. The sample used in this study was pork on the latissimus dorsi as much as 125 g of each pigs slaughtered. The data obtained in this study were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The Pesanggaran Slaughterhouse showed good pork quality results, it's just that in the water holding capacity test the results were above normal. The abatoars in Badung Regency also have good pork quality, but the panelists judged the meat to have a rough texture and water holding capacity above normal. The abatoars in Tabanan Regency showed good pork quality results, only the smell/aroma of the meat was assessed by the panelists not smelling of fresh meat and similar to other places the water holding capacity was higher than normal. So it can be concluded that the quality of the meat from the three places has no significant difference and have good quality meat and suitable for human consumption. It is recommended to carry out further research on what causes the quality of the meat to differ, especially from stunning and cutting.

EFFECT OF FEED ON THE INCIDENCE OF FELINE LOWER URINARY TRACT DISEASE IN PERSIAN MIX CAT

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a disease of the cat's urinary tract in the form of blockage of the lower urinary tract consisting of the urinary bladder (VU) to the urethra. FLUTD includes several conditions, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), urolithiasis, and cystitis. The purpose of writing this article is to find out that providing commercial dry food has a high level of risk for the incidence of FLUTD in cats, so it is important to dissect the feed content as an effort to diagnose, provide therapy and prevent cases of FLUTD in cats. The cat case is a male Persian mix cat named Boy, 2 years old with a body weight of 4 kg, has difficulty urinating, is often seen urinating carelessly, and has oliguria. The results of the physical examination of the urine showed that the urine was dark yellow in color with the smell of urine without any foam. In the chemical examination of the urine the results showed leukocytes (+3), nitrites (+), urobilinogen (+1), protein (+2), ketones (+1), microalbumin (+3), and creatinine (+1), followed by urine sedimentation examination which showed the presence of struvite crystals. On the Complete Blood Count (CBC) examination, the results showed leukopenia, granulocytopenia and thrombocytopenia, while on the ultranosonography (USG) examination, thickening of the VU wall was found accompanied by an accumulation of crystals. The therapy given in cat cases is the antibiotic Enrofloxacin, anti-inflammatory Methylprednisolone, Kejibeling, ICare (Pets Urinary Tract & Kidney Support Supplement), and replacement of Royal Canin Urinary S/O wet food feed. The results of the urine sediment evaluation did not show the presence of struvite crystals, while the results of the CBC evaluation showed that the leukocyte parameters in the case of the cat had returned to the normal range and still experienced granulocytopenia and thrombocytopenia.

BACTERIAL SECONDARY INFECTION DUE TO EAR MITES INFESTATION IN CAT WITH MILD SCABIES

Brainna Kirayna Ginting, Sri Kayati Widyastuti, I Nyoman Suartha — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Scabiosis is a skin disease that can be caused by Sarcoptes scabiei and Notoedres cati in cats. Another ectoparasite that commonly causes skin problems is Otodectes cynotis which has a predilection for the ear canal. The purpose of this case report is to determine the causes of skin and ear problems in a male domestic cat and the effectiveness of the series of treatments carried out. On physical examination, this 3-year-old cat weighing 5.3 kg appeared to have alopecia and hyperkeratosis lesions on the skin, a habit of shaking his head, and a discharge in one of his ears. With supporting examinations, Sarcoptes scabiei was found from skin scrapings and Otodectes cynotis from otic swabs. The results of cytological examination of ear discharge showed a predominance of cocci bacteria and a small amount of Malassezia sp. The causative therapy given is a spot-on antiparasitic containing Selamectin 60mg/ml 1 tube and ear drops containing 1% Chloramphenicol given 2-3 drops in each ear, twice a day, for five days. Symptomatic therapy in the form of Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg is given 2 times a day, for 5 days. Meanwhile, supportive therapy is done by bathing the cat with sulphur soap once a week after administering the spot-on antiparasitic. Evaluation was carried out on the 14^th day, the case cat showed an improvement in condition as indicated by a reduction in the cat's habit of shaking its head and also skin lesions. Pet owners are advised to regularly clean their cat's ears correctly and regularly give antiparasitic medication to their cat to prevent recurrent infections.

TREATMENT OF EHRLICHIOSIS IN LOCAL DOG

Wahyudi, Putu Gede Yudhi Arjentinia, Sri Kayati Widyastuti — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ehrlichia sp. is a blood parasitic agent that often attacks dogs. The purpose of this article is to discuss techniques for diagnosing and treating Ehrlichiosis in a 9-year-old male local dog weighing 14.8 kg. The results of the physical examination found ticks almost all over his body and there was alopecia on both front and back elbows. Laboratory examination results including routine hematology examinations showed anemia, thrombocytopenia, lymphocytopenia and eosinopenia; serological test using a test kit showed positive results for Ehrlichia; blood smear examination found Ehrlichia in monocyte cells; Ectoparasite identification shows the tick species Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Based on the results of the anamnesis, physical examination and laboratory examination, the case dog was diagnosed as suffering from ehrlichiosis with a fausta prognosis. The therapy given is imidocarb dipropionate, doxycycline, ivermectin and vitamin B complex. Clinically, observing the condition of the case dog on the 14th day began to improve with the tick infestation decreasing and the level of itching decreasing. The alopecia on both elbows of the front and back legs is covered in hair. On the 21st day of treatment, the dog's condition appeared to improve, as the dog became active again, its appetite returned to normal and its scratching habit decreased. Tick infestations are no longer found in dogs. Owners are advised to keep their dog indoor, improve maintenance management by maintaining a clean environment, and not release dogs freely.