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Antimicrobial activities of nano-emulsion of virgin coconut oil

DC Widianingrum, H Khasanah, L Purnamasari, ME Krismaputri, SG Hwang

Vet Med - Czech, 2023, 68(1):27-32 | DOI: 10.17221/57/2022-VETMED  

This study aimed to determine the nano-emulsion of virgin coconut oil (n-VCO) formula that can produce the best size and zone inhibition of antimicrobial activity. The VCO was formulated with the different percentages of Tween 80 (P1: 24%, P2: 25%, P3: 26%) and sorbitol (P1: 36%, P2: 35%, P3: 34%). The particle size of the n-VCO emulsion was observed under transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The antimicrobial activity test of the n-VCO was determined by a challenge test using Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), and Escherichia...

Comparison of the effects of Aloe vera gel and coconut oil on the healing of open wounds in rats

O Istek, M Tanrisever, S Kucukler, B Karabulut, A Cevik

Vet Med - Czech, 2023, 68(1):17-26 | DOI: 10.17221/101/2021-VETMED  

In this study, the effects of Aloe vera gel and coconut oil on wound healing were investigated and compared in rats. Forty-two Wistar albino rats were used during the experiment, in which they were operated on under general anaesthesia to create two full-thickness open skin wounds (created with a 0.5 cm diameter punch biopsy apparatus) on both back sides of the median line. A total of 42 rats were divided into three groups of 14 animals each to receive the topical application of Aloe vera gel (AV group – n = 14), coconut oil (CO group – n = 14) and cold cream (CONT group – n = 14). The medical applications...

Refractive errors in mixed breed dogs of different ages

A Balicka, J Zwolska, M Szadkowski, A Trbolova, I Balicki

Vet Med - Czech, 2023, 68(1):11-16 | DOI: 10.17221/106/2021-VETMED  

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the occurrence and range of refractive errors in dogs of different ages. A total of 99 clinically healthy, mixed-breed mesocephalic dogs were included in the study and divided into three different age groups according to the current human/pet analogy chart: 40 adults (23 males, 17 females, 1–8 years old, 3–70 kg), 21 seniors (14 males, 7 females, 6–11 years old, 7–42 kg), and 38 geriatrics (22 males, 16 females, 8–13 years old, 5–45 kg). All the dogs underwent an ophthalmic examination, including Schirmer tear test, tonometry, biomicroscopy, and ophthalmoscopy. Neither eye...

Palliative care for cancer patients in veterinary medicine

CSF Repetti, JR Rueda, CD Porto, R Prevedello Franco, RJS Girio, FFR Manhoso, IB Costa

Vet Med - Czech, 2023, 68(1):2-10 | DOI: 10.17221/76/2022-VETMED  

Neoplasms account for approximately half of the deaths of dogs over ten years of age. This finding, associated with the fact that canine cancer patients will often suffer from the consequences of the systemic spread of the tumour and paraneoplastic syndromes, shows the importance of understanding palliative care by veterinarians and owners. In view of this, this review aims to address palliative care that can be used in veterinary medicine to promote the patient’s well-being and quality of life.

In respect of Professor Dr. Karel Hruska, former Director of the Veterinary Research Institute of the Czech Republic

Md. Mazharul Islam

Vet Med - Czech, 2023, 68(1):1