Veterinární medicína, 2021 (vol. 66), issue 9
Cadmium concentration in cattle tissues in the Czech RepublicOriginal Paper
J Drapal, L Steinhauser, K Stastny, M Faldyna
Vet Med - Czech, 2021, 66(9):369-375 | DOI: 10.17221/218/2020-VETMED 
The aim of this paper was to evaluate the cadmium concentrations in the muscles, liver, and kidney of three age categories (≤ 8 months; ≤ 2 years; ≥ 2 years) of cattle during the period of years 2014-2019 and to determine the age limit at which the concentration of cadmium in an organ with the highest accumulation increases health risk for consumers. In cattle above two years of age, there was a higher average cadmium concentration in the liver (0.10 mg/kg) and kidney (0.62 mg/kg), when compared with cadmium concentration in the liver (0.06 mg/kg) and kidney (0.24 mg/kg) of cattle under two years of age. A paired correlation coefficient...
Stress burden for dogs in a simple soundproof cage: Heart rate variability and behavioural analysesOriginal Paper
A Uemura, L Hamabe, R Tanaka
Vet Med - Czech, 2021, 66(9):376-384 | DOI: 10.17221/238/2020-VETMED
Dog barking, which reaches around 100 dB, often becomes a noise issue in urban environments. One potential solution, a simple soundproof cage, has recently been marketed. To our knowledge, no study has been conducted to investigate what sort of stress burden is imposed on dogs kept in cages, and it may raise animal welfare concerns. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to reveal whether staying in a soundproof cage caused stress for the dogs or not. Ten healthy domestic dogs (5 males, 5 females) of small body size were evaluated. The heart rate variability (HRV), behaviour, and internal and external temperature during confinement in a soundproof...
Influence of simethicone and fasting on the quality of abdominal ultrasonography in dogsOriginal Paper
M Paninarova, L Stehlik, P Proks, I Nyvltova, M Vignoli
Vet Med - Czech, 2021, 66(9):385-392 | DOI: 10.17221/206/2020-VETMED
The presence of a significant quantity of gas in the gastrointestinal tract may hinder a proper ultrasonographic examination of the abdominal organs. The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of simethicone and fasting on the quality of ultrasonographic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract and the small organs in the abdominal cavity. Fourteen clinically healthy dogs were examined repeatedly after four different preparation protocols. The visualisation of the organs was assessed subjectively with a 3-point scoring system. The administration of simethicone is superior in the visualisation of the ileum, the ileocolic junction,...
Thermal imaging evaluation of the felines paw pad temperature before and after walking: A pilot studyOriginal Paper
H Zhou, Y Song, M Wang, UC Ugbolue, Y Gu
Vet Med - Czech, 2021, 66(9):393-399 | DOI: 10.17221/210/2020-VETMED
The purposes of this pilot study were to explore the temperature changes of the paw pads in healthy cats before and after a 6-min walking test (6MWT), and to further compare the accuracy of the point and line region of interest (ROI) selection methods of the thermal imaging. Five healthy intact cats were recruited and trained to run on the treadmill, and to keep still during the standing phase on a glass panel when capturing thermographic imaging data. The paw pad temperature was recorded using a thermal camera and then analysed using both the point and line ROI before and after the 6MWT. The symmetry index (SI) between the limbs (left and right) was...
Cystic compound odontoma in a dog: Diagnosis and managementCase Report
I Janus, M Janeczek, S Dzimira
Vet Med - Czech, 2021, 66(9):400-405 | DOI: 10.17221/176/2020-VETMED
Tumour of the oral cavity is a rare condition in young animals. The most frequent are odontomas - locally invasive tumours with no metastatic potential. The article describes a case report of 4-month-old male puppy diagnosed with mandibular odontoma with cystic appearance. Authors present clinical features, histopathological examination of odontoma and the surgical management using deep curettage and hydroxyapatite granules deposition. Odontomas can form bone cyst-like structure padded with membrane forming denticles. A deep curettage is acceptable method of treatment but should be supplied with hydroxyapatite deposition if the cyst is present.
Intracranial meningioma in a pet rat: MRI findingsCase Report
C Cococcetta, F Del Signore, I Cerasoli, G Di Guardo, M Baffoni, G Di Francesco, V Crocchianti, M Vignoli
Vet Med - Czech, 2021, 66(9):406-412 | DOI: 10.17221/191/2020-VETMED
We herein report the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in a brain meningioma in a pet rat (Rattus norvegicus domestica). A 1.5-year-old pet rat was referred for depression, ataxia, tremors and bilateral nystagmus; a brain MRI was elected suspecting an intracranial neoplasia. The study was performed with a 0.25 T scanner. The MRI revealed a well-defined oval mass with a heterogeneous appearance, hyperintense in T1 and T2, and with extra-axial localisation and severe brain compression, the mass appeared strongly and diffusely contrast-enhancing. Euthanasia was elected, with the necropsy confirming the presence of a voluminous extra-axial...