In animals due to multiple factors sometime wound management with topical anti-septic dressing al... more In animals due to multiple factors sometime wound management with topical anti-septic dressing along with routine medication does not give any satisfactory outcome and becomes a challenge for the veterinarians. Due to antibacterial and wound healing enhancement properties of silver nano-particles in different forms, it is widely used topically in human wound therapy. The application of silver nano-particles in wound healing in chronic complicated wounds in animals especially in clinical cases is very less documented. Methods: Total twenty seven animals of various species, viz., dogs (n=20), goats (n=6), cat (n=1) and buffalo (n=1) presented with different types of chronic complicated wounds on different body parts were included in this study. The wounds after evaluation were treated according to conditions with routine antiseptic dressing with other required parenteral medications for initial 3 days. All the wounds were also subjected for topical application of silver nano-particles (100 ppm AgNOs spay) twice a day. The day of presentation was considered as a day '0' and subsequent days for granulation, wound contraction and complete healing were recorded. Result: Amongst 20 canine wound cases, granulation of tissues with wound contraction was noted in around 5-12 days and complete healing of wound with or without scar formation was observed in 15-32 days. Among the six female goat patients, complete wound healing was observed on day 16 to day 19 according to the site and depth of wounds. In the wounds located on head, perivulvar, perineal, abdominal regions showed the marked granulation from day 3 to day 5 along with remarkable wound contraction. The wounds presented on limbs exhibited less granulation compared to wounds presented on other parts. The granulation was observed from day 5 th on limb region. In all the cases healing period was found variable from day 10 to day 32.
Dermal tissue loss in patients affected by critical limb ischemia represents a serious wound-heal... more Dermal tissue loss in patients affected by critical limb ischemia represents a serious wound-healing problem, with high morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and high patient care costs. Treatment of ischemic foot lesions requires limb revascularization by endovascular or open surgical intervention and individualized patient-specific wound care, including antibiotic therapy; devitalized/infected wound debridement; and advanced wound dressing. In selected patients, spinal cord stimulation, vacuum-assisted closure therapy, and bioengineered tissue or skin substitutes and growth factors have been shown to improve wound healing. In this study, we present our preliminary results on topical application of autologous platelet-rich plasma to enhance the process of wound healing after revascularization of lower limbs in patients affected by critical limb ischemia.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2017
Canine pyoderma is one of the most common causes of dermatitis with worldwide occurrence in small... more Canine pyoderma is one of the most common causes of dermatitis with worldwide occurrence in small animal practice. The condition is diagnosed on the basis of clinical manifestations, isolation and identification of causative organisms by bacteriological cultural examination. A study was conducted on 130 dogs diagnosed with canine pyoderma presented at the Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC), Veterinary College, Anand. These included cases of surface pyoderma (15), superficial pyoderma (50), deep pyoderma (32) and secondary pyoderma (33). The common clinical manifestations observed were exudation of pus, pruritus, erythema, pustules, papules, crusts, epidermal collarettes and alopecia. Canine pyoderma found secondary to other dermatological afflictions illustrated manifestations associated with the underlying cause. Hence, the condition should be differentially diagnosed and treated accordingly.
The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, Dec 25, 2020
This study was conducted on 18 bitches; 10 affected with pyometra and 8 normal healthy bitches to... more This study was conducted on 18 bitches; 10 affected with pyometra and 8 normal healthy bitches to evaluate and compare the haematobiochemical profiles before and after surgical intervention. The blood samples were collected from confirmed cases of canine pyometra and healthy bitches just before and on day 8 th and 15 th after surgery. The mean values of haemoglobin, packed cell volume, total erythrocyte count, total platelet count were significantly (p < 0.01) lower, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate and total leucocyte count were significantly (p < 0.01) higher in bitches affected with pyometra as compared to healthy ones on day 0. These differences gradually narrowed down on day 8 th and 15 th post-operative with improvement in profile of operated pyometric bitches. The mean neutrophil count was significantly increased, whereas the values of lymphocytes, monocytes and eosinophils were decreased in bitches with pyometra than in healthy ones, which gradually normalized in post-operative period. Significantly (p < 0.05) higher values of plasma urea nitrogen (46.13 ± 6.79 vs. 24.32 ± 5.16 mg/dl), creatinine (1.92 ± 0.42 vs 1.14 ± 011 mg/dl) plasma total protein and globulin (4.87 ± 0.27 vs 2.85 ± 0.19 g/dl) with lower A:G ratio (0.51 ± 0.03 vs 0.99 ± 0.10) were recorded in bitches with pyometra as compared to healthy ones, which declined non-significantly by 8 th and 15 th day post-operative in affected bitches. There was significant decline in the plasma levels of total cholesterol and enzymes aspartate amino transferase and alanine aminotransferase in bitches with pyometra at 8 th and 15 th day post-operative as compared to pre-operative values, however the differences between healthy and affected bitches were statistically non-significant, perhaps due to wide variation in the profiles of individual animals. It is concluded that haemato-biochemical profile in conjunction with clinical signs can be used to predict the severity of canine pyometra.
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2020
Dogs may ingest foreign bodies (FBs) may lodge in any part of the intestinal tract that cause int... more Dogs may ingest foreign bodies (FBs) may lodge in any part of the intestinal tract that cause intestinal obstruction required emergency surgical treatment and most commonly are balls, stones, rubber, bones, and plastic are usually reported (Papazoglou et al., 2003). Gastrointestinal foreign bodies are commonly encountered in small animal practice. Due to indiscriminate eating habits, foreign bodies are more common in dogs and ingested foreign bodies pass uneventfully through the gastrointestinal tract results in to variable symptoms (Makinde et al., 2018). This paper presents a successful surgical management of intestinal foreign body in Labrador dog.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2018
Ruminal acidosis is an important clinical emergency in small ruminants. In this study, eight heal... more Ruminal acidosis is an important clinical emergency in small ruminants. In this study, eight healthy farm goats and 24 goats presented at TVCC of the college of Veterinary Sciences and A.H., Anand with clinical signs of ruminal acidosis and having rumen liquor pH below 6 were examined for alterations in the ruminal fluid and serum biochemical parameters. Among various rumen fluid parameters evaluated, the mean values of rumen fluid pH decreased significantly (4.71±0.11 vs. 6.90±0.10), while sediment activity time (46.67±1.20 vs. 24.50±0.78 min) and methylene blue reduction time (29.50±0.73 vs. 10.03±0.27 min) increased significantly in acidotic goats. The normal greenish, aromatic viscous color, odour and consistency of rumen fluid of healthy goats also changed to milky grey/creamy, sour/pungent watery in acidotic goats. The rumen protozoal activity decreased to nil in acidotic goats as compared to the healthy goats. Among various serum biochemical constituents, the mean values of g...
Rats are genetically predisposed to a high incidence of tumours and mostly are benign tumours (Ra... more Rats are genetically predisposed to a high incidence of tumours and mostly are benign tumours (Raja Ramesh, 2016). The most common tumours are mammary Fibroadenomas, occurring in 36.1% of females and 2.6% of males while dermal fibromas occurred in 4.5% of males and 3.0% of females (Poteracki and Walsh, 1998). The removal of tumor timely with careful surgical management is necessary to save the life of animals. This paper presents successful surgical management of fibroadenoma of mammary gland and fibroma in three female rats. History and clinical examinations
The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 2021
Vomition is a common clinical presentation in small animal practice and may be associated with ga... more Vomition is a common clinical presentation in small animal practice and may be associated with gastrointestinal and systemic diseases. Fifty cases of vomition in dogs were studied at Veterinary Clinical Complex of the College in Anand during the period of six months for clinical and haemato-biochemical alterations in comparison to 8 normal healthy dogs. Among 50 dogs, the incidence of vomiting possibly due to Parvo viral infection, pyometra, renal disorders, encylostoma infection, pseudo-pregnancy, hepatic disorders, thrombocytopenia, neutrophilia and dietary abnormalities was in 44.0, 2.0, 14.0, 14.0, 2.0, 4.0, 2.0, 14.0 and 4.0 % cases, respectively. The levels of PCV, TLC and basophils were increased significantly (p < 0.05) with decreased Hb in dogs suffering with vomiting as compared to healthy control group. The serum biochemical examinations revealed significantly (p < 0.05) decreased mean serum albumin concentration and increased serum creatinine, BUN, ALT and AST values in dogs with vomiting as compared to healthy control group. However, TEC, lymphocyes, neutrophils, eosinophils, monocytes counts and serum total protein did not vary significantly between vomiting and healthy dogs.
with history of sudden onset of staggering gait and dropping of tail. On the basis of history and... more with history of sudden onset of staggering gait and dropping of tail. On the basis of history and clinical findings case was diagnosed as a Limber Tail Syndrome. The dog was treated with Inj. Meloxicam@ 0.2 mg/kg along with injectable neuro vitamins intramuscularly. The owner advised to keep the dog in warm environment with complete rest. On next day the dog was presented with normal locomotion and tail movement recovered uneventful.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2020
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid within the tunica or processus vaginalis, and mostly it is c... more A hydrocele is a collection of fluid within the tunica or processus vaginalis, and mostly it is congenital in young and secondary in adults (Hsu et al., 2004). A hydrocele is commonly associated with ascites, intestinal edema, and trauma (Dalal et al., 2017). There is no literature available for the medicinal management of idiopathic scrotal hydrocele in dogs. This paper presents a case of idiopathic scrotal hydrocele and its successful medical management in a Pomeranian dog.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2020
Rabbits are vulnerable to get variety of parasitic infestations and among them the incidence of m... more Rabbits are vulnerable to get variety of parasitic infestations and among them the incidence of mange is quite high (Rajeshwari et al., 2001). Sarcoptes mange infestation is one of the most common and major constraint in commercial rabbit production in India (Darzi et al., 2007). Burrowing mites (Sarcoptes scabiei and Notoedres cati) present a zoonotic danger; affecting dogs, cats and humans causing a transient itching dermatosis. Sarcoptes scabiei is more common mange in rabbits and distinguished by presence or absence of prurites, morphology of mite and distribution of lesions and if left untreated may cause significant morbidity and economic losses (Bhardwaj et al., 2012). Ivermectin is used as broad spectrum parasiticide in domestic animals and is also used for acariosis (Aulakh et al., 2003). The present communication reports successful therapeutic management of Sarcoptic mange in rabbits with ivermectin.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2020
The epidemiological surveillance of canine reproductive disorders was carried out based on total ... more The epidemiological surveillance of canine reproductive disorders was carried out based on total 21852 clinical cases (9159 at the College Clinic, Anand, and 12693 at Polyclinic, Vadodara) attended in dogs over three years. Among them, the overall 486 (2.22 %) and 85 (0.39 %) cases were of gynecological and andrological nature, respectively. Amongst the gynaecological cases, the highest incidence was of pyometra (23.25 %), followed in descending order by mammary tumours (22.22 %), pregnancy diagnosis (16.25 %), elective sterilization (9.88 %), CTVG (7.61 %), proestrus bleeding (5.97 %), pseudo-pregnancy (3.06 %), misalliance (2.67 %), anestrus (2.26 %), dystocia (1.65 %), abortion (1.03 %) and Cesarean (0.82%). Among the andrological cases, the highest cases were of venereal granulomas (31.76 %) followed in descending order by scrotal dermatitis (18.82 %), castration (12.94 %), orchitis (7.06 %), cryptorchidism, paraphimosis and balanoposthitis (5.88 % each), prostatic hyperplasia a...
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2018
Two male sheep of three year age weighing 36 and 39 kg from a same flock were presented to Veteri... more Two male sheep of three year age weighing 36 and 39 kg from a same flock were presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex with complaint of sudden vision loss for the last three days. Anamnesis revealed that ten days back owner drenched the sheep with 15 ml 15% solution of Closantel and after three days of drenching blindness was noticed in both the animals without affecting appetite. The clinical examinations revealed animals were active with no neurological derangement.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2018
Dogs may be exposed to pesticides used in and around the home. Pesticide toxicity is very common ... more Dogs may be exposed to pesticides used in and around the home. Pesticide toxicity is very common in pets when these drugs are used to control insects and ecto-parasites. Herbicides applied to lawns are also found to be toxic for dogs. Alpha-cypermethrin is an active pyrethroid of many insecticides and effectively controls a wide range of pests in agriculture. Pesticides with alpha-cypermethrin available in the market as a concentrate in suspension or mixed with other insecticides (Luty et al., 1998) comprise the alpha C isomers of cypermethrin which are considered to be two- to three-fold more toxic than cypermethrin and are one of the most effective pyrethroids (Hartnik et al., 2008). This communication reports a case of á-cypermethrin toxicity and its clinical management in a Labrador.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2019
The study was carried out on a total of 250 Gir cattle, which covered those presented to the Vete... more The study was carried out on a total of 250 Gir cattle, which covered those presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex of the College in Junagadh (Gujarat) for therapeutic measures and some from Gaushala near to Junagadh region. The animals were screened for common hemoprotozoan infection based on blood smear examination to record the prevalence rate of infection. The overall prevalence of hemoprotozoan infections recorded on the basis of microscopic examination of blood smears was 35.20 %. Out of these, 64 (25.60%) were positive for Theileria spp., 20 (8%) for Babesia spp., and 4 (1.6%) for Anaplasma spp. a highest prevalence was recorded in April (64.70%), followed by March (57.14%) and February (42.85%). The lowest prevalence was recorded in the month of December (5.88%). The highest prevalence was recorded in the summer season (40.71%), followed by rainy (34.37%) and winter season (19.56%). The highest prevalence of hemoprotozoan infection (41.86%) was recorded in Gir cattle o...
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2019
The objective of this study was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of three different ear cleans... more The objective of this study was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of three different ear cleansers in 30 dogs of various breeds suffering from otitis. Based on history and clinical signs, ear exudates were collected by aseptic cotton swab for isolation and identification of organisms. The cerumen deposition in-ear canal was cleared using one of the ear preparations, viz., ear cleanser-I (0.2 % salicylic acid and 0.3 % phenoxyethanol) ear cleanser - II (chlorhexidine, propylene glycol and tris–EDTA) or ear cleanser-III (2% para-dichlorobenzene, benzocaine 2.7%, chlorbutol 5% and turpentine oil 15 %). Systemic/local antibiotics were used as per sensitivity testing. The treatment protocol found effective in the management of ear infections included cleaning the ear debris using ceruminolytic preparations/ear wax dissolvent, viz, ear drop. Ear cleanser-III showed excellent results (100%) in ceruminous as well as bacterial otitis with subsequent instillation of ear preparations contain...
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2019
This cross-sectional study was aimed at determining the effect of trichostrongylosis on clinical,... more This cross-sectional study was aimed at determining the effect of trichostrongylosis on clinical, hematological, and biochemical parameters in goats. The study included eight healthy control goats and 48 naturally infected goats from the Anand district of Gujarat. The cases having a history of diarrhea, anorexia, weakness, dullness, loss of weight, and not dewormed were selected. Fecal samples of infected goats were examined by direct smear method for the presence of Trichostrongylus spp. eggs and the infection was confirmed by quantitative evaluation and coproculture of the samples for the identification of larvae. The result indicated that the infected goats have significantly elevated rectal temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate along with diarrhea, dullness, depression, emaciation, and loss of condition. Moreover, there was a significant decrease in the mean Hb, TEC, PCV, lymphocyes, as well as serum total protein, calcium and phosphorus, and a significant increase in TL...
In animals due to multiple factors sometime wound management with topical anti-septic dressing al... more In animals due to multiple factors sometime wound management with topical anti-septic dressing along with routine medication does not give any satisfactory outcome and becomes a challenge for the veterinarians. Due to antibacterial and wound healing enhancement properties of silver nano-particles in different forms, it is widely used topically in human wound therapy. The application of silver nano-particles in wound healing in chronic complicated wounds in animals especially in clinical cases is very less documented. Methods: Total twenty seven animals of various species, viz., dogs (n=20), goats (n=6), cat (n=1) and buffalo (n=1) presented with different types of chronic complicated wounds on different body parts were included in this study. The wounds after evaluation were treated according to conditions with routine antiseptic dressing with other required parenteral medications for initial 3 days. All the wounds were also subjected for topical application of silver nano-particles (100 ppm AgNOs spay) twice a day. The day of presentation was considered as a day '0' and subsequent days for granulation, wound contraction and complete healing were recorded. Result: Amongst 20 canine wound cases, granulation of tissues with wound contraction was noted in around 5-12 days and complete healing of wound with or without scar formation was observed in 15-32 days. Among the six female goat patients, complete wound healing was observed on day 16 to day 19 according to the site and depth of wounds. In the wounds located on head, perivulvar, perineal, abdominal regions showed the marked granulation from day 3 to day 5 along with remarkable wound contraction. The wounds presented on limbs exhibited less granulation compared to wounds presented on other parts. The granulation was observed from day 5 th on limb region. In all the cases healing period was found variable from day 10 to day 32.
Dermal tissue loss in patients affected by critical limb ischemia represents a serious wound-heal... more Dermal tissue loss in patients affected by critical limb ischemia represents a serious wound-healing problem, with high morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and high patient care costs. Treatment of ischemic foot lesions requires limb revascularization by endovascular or open surgical intervention and individualized patient-specific wound care, including antibiotic therapy; devitalized/infected wound debridement; and advanced wound dressing. In selected patients, spinal cord stimulation, vacuum-assisted closure therapy, and bioengineered tissue or skin substitutes and growth factors have been shown to improve wound healing. In this study, we present our preliminary results on topical application of autologous platelet-rich plasma to enhance the process of wound healing after revascularization of lower limbs in patients affected by critical limb ischemia.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2017
Canine pyoderma is one of the most common causes of dermatitis with worldwide occurrence in small... more Canine pyoderma is one of the most common causes of dermatitis with worldwide occurrence in small animal practice. The condition is diagnosed on the basis of clinical manifestations, isolation and identification of causative organisms by bacteriological cultural examination. A study was conducted on 130 dogs diagnosed with canine pyoderma presented at the Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC), Veterinary College, Anand. These included cases of surface pyoderma (15), superficial pyoderma (50), deep pyoderma (32) and secondary pyoderma (33). The common clinical manifestations observed were exudation of pus, pruritus, erythema, pustules, papules, crusts, epidermal collarettes and alopecia. Canine pyoderma found secondary to other dermatological afflictions illustrated manifestations associated with the underlying cause. Hence, the condition should be differentially diagnosed and treated accordingly.
The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, Dec 25, 2020
This study was conducted on 18 bitches; 10 affected with pyometra and 8 normal healthy bitches to... more This study was conducted on 18 bitches; 10 affected with pyometra and 8 normal healthy bitches to evaluate and compare the haematobiochemical profiles before and after surgical intervention. The blood samples were collected from confirmed cases of canine pyometra and healthy bitches just before and on day 8 th and 15 th after surgery. The mean values of haemoglobin, packed cell volume, total erythrocyte count, total platelet count were significantly (p < 0.01) lower, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate and total leucocyte count were significantly (p < 0.01) higher in bitches affected with pyometra as compared to healthy ones on day 0. These differences gradually narrowed down on day 8 th and 15 th post-operative with improvement in profile of operated pyometric bitches. The mean neutrophil count was significantly increased, whereas the values of lymphocytes, monocytes and eosinophils were decreased in bitches with pyometra than in healthy ones, which gradually normalized in post-operative period. Significantly (p < 0.05) higher values of plasma urea nitrogen (46.13 ± 6.79 vs. 24.32 ± 5.16 mg/dl), creatinine (1.92 ± 0.42 vs 1.14 ± 011 mg/dl) plasma total protein and globulin (4.87 ± 0.27 vs 2.85 ± 0.19 g/dl) with lower A:G ratio (0.51 ± 0.03 vs 0.99 ± 0.10) were recorded in bitches with pyometra as compared to healthy ones, which declined non-significantly by 8 th and 15 th day post-operative in affected bitches. There was significant decline in the plasma levels of total cholesterol and enzymes aspartate amino transferase and alanine aminotransferase in bitches with pyometra at 8 th and 15 th day post-operative as compared to pre-operative values, however the differences between healthy and affected bitches were statistically non-significant, perhaps due to wide variation in the profiles of individual animals. It is concluded that haemato-biochemical profile in conjunction with clinical signs can be used to predict the severity of canine pyometra.
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2020
Dogs may ingest foreign bodies (FBs) may lodge in any part of the intestinal tract that cause int... more Dogs may ingest foreign bodies (FBs) may lodge in any part of the intestinal tract that cause intestinal obstruction required emergency surgical treatment and most commonly are balls, stones, rubber, bones, and plastic are usually reported (Papazoglou et al., 2003). Gastrointestinal foreign bodies are commonly encountered in small animal practice. Due to indiscriminate eating habits, foreign bodies are more common in dogs and ingested foreign bodies pass uneventfully through the gastrointestinal tract results in to variable symptoms (Makinde et al., 2018). This paper presents a successful surgical management of intestinal foreign body in Labrador dog.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2018
Ruminal acidosis is an important clinical emergency in small ruminants. In this study, eight heal... more Ruminal acidosis is an important clinical emergency in small ruminants. In this study, eight healthy farm goats and 24 goats presented at TVCC of the college of Veterinary Sciences and A.H., Anand with clinical signs of ruminal acidosis and having rumen liquor pH below 6 were examined for alterations in the ruminal fluid and serum biochemical parameters. Among various rumen fluid parameters evaluated, the mean values of rumen fluid pH decreased significantly (4.71±0.11 vs. 6.90±0.10), while sediment activity time (46.67±1.20 vs. 24.50±0.78 min) and methylene blue reduction time (29.50±0.73 vs. 10.03±0.27 min) increased significantly in acidotic goats. The normal greenish, aromatic viscous color, odour and consistency of rumen fluid of healthy goats also changed to milky grey/creamy, sour/pungent watery in acidotic goats. The rumen protozoal activity decreased to nil in acidotic goats as compared to the healthy goats. Among various serum biochemical constituents, the mean values of g...
Rats are genetically predisposed to a high incidence of tumours and mostly are benign tumours (Ra... more Rats are genetically predisposed to a high incidence of tumours and mostly are benign tumours (Raja Ramesh, 2016). The most common tumours are mammary Fibroadenomas, occurring in 36.1% of females and 2.6% of males while dermal fibromas occurred in 4.5% of males and 3.0% of females (Poteracki and Walsh, 1998). The removal of tumor timely with careful surgical management is necessary to save the life of animals. This paper presents successful surgical management of fibroadenoma of mammary gland and fibroma in three female rats. History and clinical examinations
The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 2021
Vomition is a common clinical presentation in small animal practice and may be associated with ga... more Vomition is a common clinical presentation in small animal practice and may be associated with gastrointestinal and systemic diseases. Fifty cases of vomition in dogs were studied at Veterinary Clinical Complex of the College in Anand during the period of six months for clinical and haemato-biochemical alterations in comparison to 8 normal healthy dogs. Among 50 dogs, the incidence of vomiting possibly due to Parvo viral infection, pyometra, renal disorders, encylostoma infection, pseudo-pregnancy, hepatic disorders, thrombocytopenia, neutrophilia and dietary abnormalities was in 44.0, 2.0, 14.0, 14.0, 2.0, 4.0, 2.0, 14.0 and 4.0 % cases, respectively. The levels of PCV, TLC and basophils were increased significantly (p < 0.05) with decreased Hb in dogs suffering with vomiting as compared to healthy control group. The serum biochemical examinations revealed significantly (p < 0.05) decreased mean serum albumin concentration and increased serum creatinine, BUN, ALT and AST values in dogs with vomiting as compared to healthy control group. However, TEC, lymphocyes, neutrophils, eosinophils, monocytes counts and serum total protein did not vary significantly between vomiting and healthy dogs.
with history of sudden onset of staggering gait and dropping of tail. On the basis of history and... more with history of sudden onset of staggering gait and dropping of tail. On the basis of history and clinical findings case was diagnosed as a Limber Tail Syndrome. The dog was treated with Inj. Meloxicam@ 0.2 mg/kg along with injectable neuro vitamins intramuscularly. The owner advised to keep the dog in warm environment with complete rest. On next day the dog was presented with normal locomotion and tail movement recovered uneventful.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2020
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid within the tunica or processus vaginalis, and mostly it is c... more A hydrocele is a collection of fluid within the tunica or processus vaginalis, and mostly it is congenital in young and secondary in adults (Hsu et al., 2004). A hydrocele is commonly associated with ascites, intestinal edema, and trauma (Dalal et al., 2017). There is no literature available for the medicinal management of idiopathic scrotal hydrocele in dogs. This paper presents a case of idiopathic scrotal hydrocele and its successful medical management in a Pomeranian dog.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2020
Rabbits are vulnerable to get variety of parasitic infestations and among them the incidence of m... more Rabbits are vulnerable to get variety of parasitic infestations and among them the incidence of mange is quite high (Rajeshwari et al., 2001). Sarcoptes mange infestation is one of the most common and major constraint in commercial rabbit production in India (Darzi et al., 2007). Burrowing mites (Sarcoptes scabiei and Notoedres cati) present a zoonotic danger; affecting dogs, cats and humans causing a transient itching dermatosis. Sarcoptes scabiei is more common mange in rabbits and distinguished by presence or absence of prurites, morphology of mite and distribution of lesions and if left untreated may cause significant morbidity and economic losses (Bhardwaj et al., 2012). Ivermectin is used as broad spectrum parasiticide in domestic animals and is also used for acariosis (Aulakh et al., 2003). The present communication reports successful therapeutic management of Sarcoptic mange in rabbits with ivermectin.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2020
The epidemiological surveillance of canine reproductive disorders was carried out based on total ... more The epidemiological surveillance of canine reproductive disorders was carried out based on total 21852 clinical cases (9159 at the College Clinic, Anand, and 12693 at Polyclinic, Vadodara) attended in dogs over three years. Among them, the overall 486 (2.22 %) and 85 (0.39 %) cases were of gynecological and andrological nature, respectively. Amongst the gynaecological cases, the highest incidence was of pyometra (23.25 %), followed in descending order by mammary tumours (22.22 %), pregnancy diagnosis (16.25 %), elective sterilization (9.88 %), CTVG (7.61 %), proestrus bleeding (5.97 %), pseudo-pregnancy (3.06 %), misalliance (2.67 %), anestrus (2.26 %), dystocia (1.65 %), abortion (1.03 %) and Cesarean (0.82%). Among the andrological cases, the highest cases were of venereal granulomas (31.76 %) followed in descending order by scrotal dermatitis (18.82 %), castration (12.94 %), orchitis (7.06 %), cryptorchidism, paraphimosis and balanoposthitis (5.88 % each), prostatic hyperplasia a...
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2018
Two male sheep of three year age weighing 36 and 39 kg from a same flock were presented to Veteri... more Two male sheep of three year age weighing 36 and 39 kg from a same flock were presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex with complaint of sudden vision loss for the last three days. Anamnesis revealed that ten days back owner drenched the sheep with 15 ml 15% solution of Closantel and after three days of drenching blindness was noticed in both the animals without affecting appetite. The clinical examinations revealed animals were active with no neurological derangement.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2018
Dogs may be exposed to pesticides used in and around the home. Pesticide toxicity is very common ... more Dogs may be exposed to pesticides used in and around the home. Pesticide toxicity is very common in pets when these drugs are used to control insects and ecto-parasites. Herbicides applied to lawns are also found to be toxic for dogs. Alpha-cypermethrin is an active pyrethroid of many insecticides and effectively controls a wide range of pests in agriculture. Pesticides with alpha-cypermethrin available in the market as a concentrate in suspension or mixed with other insecticides (Luty et al., 1998) comprise the alpha C isomers of cypermethrin which are considered to be two- to three-fold more toxic than cypermethrin and are one of the most effective pyrethroids (Hartnik et al., 2008). This communication reports a case of á-cypermethrin toxicity and its clinical management in a Labrador.
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2019
The study was carried out on a total of 250 Gir cattle, which covered those presented to the Vete... more The study was carried out on a total of 250 Gir cattle, which covered those presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex of the College in Junagadh (Gujarat) for therapeutic measures and some from Gaushala near to Junagadh region. The animals were screened for common hemoprotozoan infection based on blood smear examination to record the prevalence rate of infection. The overall prevalence of hemoprotozoan infections recorded on the basis of microscopic examination of blood smears was 35.20 %. Out of these, 64 (25.60%) were positive for Theileria spp., 20 (8%) for Babesia spp., and 4 (1.6%) for Anaplasma spp. a highest prevalence was recorded in April (64.70%), followed by March (57.14%) and February (42.85%). The lowest prevalence was recorded in the month of December (5.88%). The highest prevalence was recorded in the summer season (40.71%), followed by rainy (34.37%) and winter season (19.56%). The highest prevalence of hemoprotozoan infection (41.86%) was recorded in Gir cattle o...
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2019
The objective of this study was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of three different ear cleans... more The objective of this study was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of three different ear cleansers in 30 dogs of various breeds suffering from otitis. Based on history and clinical signs, ear exudates were collected by aseptic cotton swab for isolation and identification of organisms. The cerumen deposition in-ear canal was cleared using one of the ear preparations, viz., ear cleanser-I (0.2 % salicylic acid and 0.3 % phenoxyethanol) ear cleanser - II (chlorhexidine, propylene glycol and tris–EDTA) or ear cleanser-III (2% para-dichlorobenzene, benzocaine 2.7%, chlorbutol 5% and turpentine oil 15 %). Systemic/local antibiotics were used as per sensitivity testing. The treatment protocol found effective in the management of ear infections included cleaning the ear debris using ceruminolytic preparations/ear wax dissolvent, viz, ear drop. Ear cleanser-III showed excellent results (100%) in ceruminous as well as bacterial otitis with subsequent instillation of ear preparations contain...
THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2019
This cross-sectional study was aimed at determining the effect of trichostrongylosis on clinical,... more This cross-sectional study was aimed at determining the effect of trichostrongylosis on clinical, hematological, and biochemical parameters in goats. The study included eight healthy control goats and 48 naturally infected goats from the Anand district of Gujarat. The cases having a history of diarrhea, anorexia, weakness, dullness, loss of weight, and not dewormed were selected. Fecal samples of infected goats were examined by direct smear method for the presence of Trichostrongylus spp. eggs and the infection was confirmed by quantitative evaluation and coproculture of the samples for the identification of larvae. The result indicated that the infected goats have significantly elevated rectal temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate along with diarrhea, dullness, depression, emaciation, and loss of condition. Moreover, there was a significant decrease in the mean Hb, TEC, PCV, lymphocyes, as well as serum total protein, calcium and phosphorus, and a significant increase in TL...
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