Veterinární medicína, 2018 (vol. 63), issue 4
Reducing the incidence of acute puerperal metritis in primiparous cows by application of pegbovigrastim in a Holstein dairy herdOriginal Paper
M. Freick, M. Zenker1†, O. Passarge, J. Weber
Vet Med - Czech, 2018, 63(4):151-160 | DOI: 10.17221/2/2018-VETMED 
In dairy cows, immunosuppression occurs frequently during the periparturient period and is characterised by transient neutropenia and impaired polymorphonuclear neutrophil function. As a consequence, postpartum cows are more susceptible to production-related diseases such as mastitis, retained foetal membranes and metritis. Recently, it has been shown that a double injection with recombinant bovine granulocyte colony-stimulating factor covalently bound to polyethylene glycol (PEG rbG-CSF) increased polymorphonuclear neutrophil number and the exocytosis of myeloperoxidase by stimulating polymorphonuclear neutrophil, which also played a role in innate...
A modified technique for treating swimmer puppy syndromeOriginal Paper
D.E. Karcher, R.C. Costa, T.C. Prada, P.C. Moraes, L.A. Ramon, B.W. Minto, L.G.G.G. Dias
Vet Med - Czech, 2018, 63(4):161-167 | DOI: 10.17221/140/2017-VETMED
Swimmer puppy syndrome is an unusual anomaly that affects dogs within the first few days or months of life. This syndrome is characterised by the inability of the animal to maintain a quadrupedal position primarily using the pelvic limbs. In some cases, the condition may also affect the thoracic limbs. Although the exact pathophysiology of this condition remains uncertain, plausible causes include alterations in the neuromuscular synapse, improper myelination or poor development of peripheral motor neurons, delayed muscle development or ventral horn neuropathy. Here, we describe our results using a modified technique for the treatment of swimmer puppy...
Reproductive parameters in Yorkshire terrier dogs in PolandOriginal Paper
M. Goleman, M. Karpinski, P. Czyzowski, W. Tuszynska-Bogucka, L. Drozd
Vet Med - Czech, 2018, 63(4):168-174 | DOI: 10.17221/71/2016-VETMED
The aim of this study was to determine the basic reproductive parameters, i.e., litter size, gestation length, neonatal mortality rate and the type of delivery in Yorkshire terrier dogs, one of the most popular breeds in Poland. We have verified a hypothesis put forward by breeders that larger females have fewer whelping difficulties and produce larger litters and that pregnancies of females having one or two pups last longer. The focus of investigation was reproductive data from 66 Yorkshire terrier females registered in the Lublin Branch of the Polish Kennel Club, an FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) member, which whelped 124 litters comprising...
Surgical treatment of a thoracic oesophageal duplication cyst causing recurrent dysphagia in an adult dogCase Report
A. Foglia, S. Del Magno, M. Pietra, V. Cola, M. Joechler, M. Morini, L. Pisoni
Vet Med - Czech, 2018, 63(4):175-180 | DOI: 10.17221/113/2017-VETMED
A 7-year-old intact male Rottweiler dog was evaluated for recurrent dysphagia and regurgitation. Physical examination was unremarkable and routine blood works were within normal limits. Computed tomography revealed a defined lesion in the caudal mediastinum arising from the oesophagus. The lesion was excised using intercostal thoracotomy and the histological diagnosis was oesophageal duplication cyst. The dog recovered uneventfully and at a 3-year follow-up no clinical signs were reported. Although extremely rare, oesophageal duplication cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis in cases of chronic regurgitation and dysphagia associated...
Successful management of refractory cough with the leukotriene receptor antagonist zafirlukast in a dog with chronic bronchitis: a case reportCase Report
I.H. Yoon, H.J. Han, J.H. Kim
Vet Med - Czech, 2018, 63(4):181-186 | DOI: 10.17221/162/2017-VETMED
A 7-year-old spayed female Pomeranian dog was evaluated for a 6-month history of intractable coughing and dyspnoea. The cough was unresponsive to antibiotics and a bronchodilator medication prescribed by the previous animal hospital. No abnormalities were identified on the blood work, echocardiography and radiography. However, computed tomography revealed mild bronchiectasia. Based on the history, physical examination and non-specific diagnostic imaging findings, the dog was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. The cough failed to resolve, despite an attempt to manage it with prednisolone, theophylline, codeine and N-acetylcysteine. With the owner's...
Multiple myeloma associated with IgA lambda gammopathy and multiple myeloma oncogene 1 in a Yorkshire terrierCase Report
S. Kim, E. Son, S. Lee, S. Lee, H. Kim, M. Kang, C. Lee, H. Park
Vet Med - Czech, 2018, 63(4):187-192 | DOI: 10.17221/152/2017-VETMED
An eight-year-old spayed female Yorkshire terrier was presented with a one-month history of conspicuous weight-bearing lameness in the right hindlimb, mild anorexia, intermittent vomiting and marked polydipsia and polyuria. Radiographs revealed circular radiolucent foci of variable size in the skeleton. Haematological and serum biochemistry examination revealed mild leucopoenia with severe neutropaenia, mild non-regenerative anaemia, moderate thrombocytopoenia, moderate hyperglobulinaemia, mild hypoalbuminaemia, mild azotaemia and moderate hypercalcaemia. Quantification of serum immunoglobulins revealed elevated IgA and IgG. Serum protein electrophoresis...
Epithelioid and spindle-cell haemangioendothelioma in the brain of a dog: a case reportCase Report
T. Yaman, A. Uyar, O.F. Keles, Z. Yener
Vet Med - Czech, 2018, 63(4):193-197 | DOI: 10.17221/128/2017-VETMED
A 9.5-year-old male Belgian malinois dog died after showing clinical symptoms that included fatigue, anorexia and dyspnoea. Necropsy revealed macroscopic findings in the brain and other organs. A solitary, brown-red-coloured mass, approximately 0.5 cm thick and 1.5 × 2 cm in diameter, was detected on the right side of the medulla oblongata, pons and cerebellum. The cut surface showed no invasion of the brain parenchyma. Histologically, the neoplasm was characterised by proliferation of endothelial cells, which showed epithelioid and spindle cell features. Some tumour cells had intracytoplasmic lumen formations containing red blood cells. The nuclei...
An unusual foreign body in a cat: a case reportCase Report
C.F. Agudelo, Z. Filipejova, L. Frgelecova, O. Sychra
Vet Med - Czech, 2018, 63(4):198-202 | DOI: 10.17221/8/2018-VETMED
Foreign bodies that affect airways are a well-recognised problem in small-animal practice. Cats in particular, may be especially at risk of aspiration due to their predatory behaviour. Here, we report a case of an insect as a foreign body, namely a beetle in the tracheal bifurcation of a cat. Radiographs suggested a wide range of possibilities for differential diagnosis, but the presence of a foreign body was initially suspected. A final diagnosis was not pursued by the owner and the cat was euthanised. The presence of a summer chafer was then confirmed. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first time such a foreign body and radiographic findings...