Veterinární medicína, 2016 (vol. 61), issue 6
Feline obesity - prevalence, risk factors, pathogenesis, associated conditions and assessment: a reviewReview
D. Tarkosova, M.M. Story, J.S. Rand, M. Svoboda
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(6):295-307 | DOI: 10.17221/145/2015-VETMED 
: Obesity is recognised as the most common multiffactorial nutritional disorder of pet cats. Studies from several countries have indicated that between 11.5% and 63% of cats are overweight or obese. Breed, age, sex, reproductive status, the pet-owner relationship, owners' perceptions of their cats' body condition, type of diet, frequency of feeding, and environment have all been identified as potential risk factors for the development of obesity in cats. Obesity has significant implications for feline health and welfare as it has mechanical and metabolic effects and can predispose cats to conditions such as diabetes mellitus type 2, hepatic lipidosis,...
Potential anthelmintic effect of Capparis spinosa (Capparidaceae) as related to its polyphenolic content and antioxidant activityOriginal Paper
H. Akkari, F. B'chir, S. Hajaji, M. Rekik, E. Sebai, H. Hamza, M.A. Darghouth, M. Gharbi
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(6):308-316 | DOI: 10.17221/169/2015-VETMED
Capparis spinosa is cultivated for several proprieties and the different parts of the plant (flower buds, fruits, leaf and seeds) have been employed in drugs, foods and cosmetics. This study aimed to explore the antioxidant potential effect and to assess the anthelmintic efficacy of an aqueous extract of Capparis spinosa. In vitro antioxidant activity of aqueous extracts from the fresh leaves and flower buds of C. spinosa was measured by determining free radical-scavenging activity against DPPH and ABTS radical cations. In vitro anthelmintic activities against eggs and adult worms of Haemonchus contortus...
In-feed supplementation of clinoptilolite favourably modulates intestinal and systemic immunity and some production parameters in weaned pigsOriginal Paper
H. Valpotic, S. Terzic, S. Vince, M. Samardzija, R. Turk, G. Lackovic, B. Habrun, D. Djuricic, M. Sadikovic, I. Valpotic
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(6):317-327 | DOI: 10.17221/175/2015-VETMED
The ban on dietary antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) in swine production has focused increasing research efforts on the development of alternative feed supplements. One such alternative to AGP is the dietary zeolite clinoptilolite (CPL). The aims of this study were to evaluate, in weaned pigs, the effects of CPL on: (a) growth performance, (b) gut health (reduction of harmful bacteria and, incidence/severity of diarrhoea) and (c) circulating or ileal mucosal subsets of lymphoid immune cells, over the course of five weeks post weaning. The non-treated pigs received standard Phase 1 diet from Day 0 to 21 and Phase 2 diet from Day 22 to 35, whereas both...
Effect of sodium humate and zinc oxide used in prophylaxis of post-weaning diarrhoea on faecal microbiota composition in weaned pigletsOriginal Paper
M. Kaevska, A. Lorencova, P. Videnska, K. Sedlar, I. Provaznik, M. Trckova
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(6):328-336 | DOI: 10.17221/54/2016-VETMED
The aim of this study was to use high throughput sequencing of piglet faeces to investigate if the favourable effects of sodium humate (HNa) and zinc oxide (ZnO) in post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) treatment are related to changes in the faecal microbiota. Twenty four piglets weaned at 28 days of age were divided into three groups with eight animals per pen: a control group without any treatment (Control), a group treated with 2500 mg ZnO (ZnO), and a group treated with 20 g sodium humate and 1700 mg ZnO (HNa + ZnO) per kg of diet. Piglets of all three groups were challenged with two enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) strains (ETEC/O149/F4/LT...
Origin and distribution of the brachial plexus in the Spix's yellow-toothed cavy (Galea spixii Wagler, 1831) (Rodentia, Caviidae)Original Paper
H.N. Araujo Jr, G.B. Oliveira, A.V.N. Silva, R.E.M. Oliveira, F.V. Camara, C.M. Oliveira Jr, F.V.F. Bezerra, M.F. Oliveira
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(6):337-343 | DOI: 10.17221/206/2015-VETMED
Due to the absence of literature on the brachial plexus in the Spix's yellow-toothed cavy, this study was conducted to examine the origin and neural distribution of this rodent's brachial plexus. Ten adult animals obtained from previous experiments were thawed, fixed in 10% formalin solution for 72 h and then dissected. Cotton blocks soaked in 2% hydrogen peroxide were placed on the ventral roots of the plexus. Photographs of the most representative specimens were taken and schematic sketches were prepared to illustrate the results. The Spix's yellow-toothed cavy's brachial plexus primarily originated from the ventral roots of the sixth (C6),...
Evaluation of early renal disease in bitches with pyometra based on renal doppler measurementsOriginal Paper
L. Koenhemsi, S. Toydemir, M. Ucmak, R. Gonul, M.E. Or
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(6):344-347 | DOI: 10.17221/207/2015-VETMED
Pyometra is a widely detected, chronic infection of the uterus. One of the complications of this infection is renal disease. Kidney biopsy, urinary biomarkers and blood tests were done to detect pyometra-associated renal disease. To our knowledge, no reports are available describing values for renal Doppler measurements in the bitches with pyometra. Doppler ultrasonography is a relatively new method used for evaluation of the renal diseases. The aims of this study were to determine whether renal vascular resistance does increase in dogs with pyometra and to make an early diagnosis of renal disease in dogs with pyometra. Eighteen bitches diagnosed with...
Repair of flail chest using interfragmentary wiring and stability augmentation with basket-weave fashion sutures in a toy breed dog: a case reportCase Report
S. Ahn, S. Jeong, H. Yoon
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(6):348-352 | DOI: 10.17221/33/2016-VETMED
We report here the clinical presentation and successful surgical management of flail chest caused by bite wounds in a toy breed dog. Surgery was decided on, based on physical, radiographic and computed tomography (CT) examination findings which included thorax deformity, inward displacement of the end of a fractured rib and suspected lung injuries. Interfragmentary wiring, basket-weave fashion sutures and latissimus dorsi flap for thoracic wall reconstruction were performed to correct the flail chest and augment the thoracic wall stability. There was no evidence of respiratory distress 16 months post-operatively. This is the first case report describing...
A challenging radiographic diagnosis - extraluminal leiomyoma of the oesophagus in a small-sized dog: a case reportCase Report
H. Oh, K. Kim, Y. Choi, E. Jung, Y. Jung, J. Jung, M. Kim, N. Kim, Y. Cho, K. Lee
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(6):353-356 | DOI: 10.17221/230/2015-VETMED
An 11-year-old, intact male Maltese dog presented with a history of vomiting and regurgitation. On plain radiographs, a caudodorsal thoracic mass was identified, and there were no radiographic signs frequently associated with an oesophageal mass. An oesophagram with fluoroscopy showed no classical signs of an oesophageal mass such as an irregular mucosal surface, a filling defect, or decreased ability of the lumen to pass contrast medium through the oesophageal lumen. A mass of pulmonary or mediastinal origin rather than of oesophageal origin was suggested. During the operation for mass removal, a gross connection between the suspected mass and the...
A rare radiographic appearance of a calcified uterus in a queen with pyometra: a case reportCase Report
F. Hayati, M.S. Ahrari-Khafi, M. Hassankhani, M. Mansourian, S. Asghari
Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(6):357-360 | DOI: 10.17221/167/2015-VETMED
This report describes the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of a queen with open pyometra. Lethargy, anorexia and previous treatment failure were the main reasons resulting in referral for diagnostic evaluation. The history, haematological and biochemical profiles and abdominal radiographs revealed open pyometra. Following ovariohysterectomy and antibiotic therapy there was total resolution of clinical signs. Histopathology of the uterus showed severe calcification. The unique part of this report was the rare appearance of multiple opacities in the radiographs. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of radiographic opacities...