Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: R.S.G. Mariano Author-Workplace-Name: University Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" (FCAV/UNESP), Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo, Brazil Author-Name: R.A.R. Uscategui Author-Workplace-Name: University Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" (FCAV/UNESP), Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo, Brazil Author-Name: R.P. Nociti Author-Workplace-Name: University Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" (FCAV/UNESP), Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo, Brazil Author-Name: V.J.C. Santos Author-Workplace-Name: University Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" (FCAV/UNESP), Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo, Brazil Author-Name: L.C. Padilha-Nakaghi Author-Workplace-Name: University Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" (FCAV/UNESP), Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo, Brazil Author-Name: F.F.P.C. Barros Author-Workplace-Name: University Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" (FCAV/UNESP), Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo, Brazil Author-Name: M.A.M. Silva Author-Workplace-Name: College of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, University of Passo Fundo (FAMV/UPF), Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Author-Name: C.A.S. Malta Author-Workplace-Name: Franca University (UNIFRAN), Franca, Sao Paulo, Brazil Author-Name: D.V. Bonato Author-Workplace-Name: Franca University (UNIFRAN), Franca, Sao Paulo, Brazil Author-Name: W.R.R. Vicente Author-Workplace-Name: University Estadual Paulista "Julio de Mesquita Filho" (FCAV/UNESP), Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo, Brazil Author-Name: P.P.M. Teixeira Author-Workplace-Name: Franca University (UNIFRAN), Franca, Sao Paulo, Brazil Title: Intraperitoneal lidocaine hydrochloride for prevention of intraperitoneal adhesions following laparoscopic genitourinary tract surgery in ewes Abstract: Adhesion formation involving the genitourinary tract is common following laparoscopic procedures. To evaluate the effectiveness of intraperitoneal lidocaine hydrochloride 1% solution for the prevention of abdominal adhesions, twenty four Santa Ines ewes submitted to laparoscopic ovum pick-up, uterine puncture and local rinsing, were randomly distributed into two groups of 12 animals, according to rinsing solution: normal saline (SG) or 1% lidocaine hydrochloride solution (LG). Laparoscopy for manipulation of the reproductive tract (uterine puncture trauma model and ovum pick-up) was applied. A standard laparoscopic approach using three ports in triangulation was employed. The uterus and ovaries were rinsed at the end of the procedure (using either saline or lidocaine hydrochloride) for removal of blood clots from the ovaries and uterine horn surfaces. Inflammation was assessed postoperatively by plasma fibrinogen, and all animals underwent a second laparoscopic procedure 21days after surgery for macroscopic assessment of adhesion formation. Four cases of adhesion were observed in each group. The plasma fibrinogen did not differ between groups and among different time points, indicating an absence of systemic inflammation following laparoscopic procedures. There were no significant differences between treatments. Both normal saline and 1% lidocaine hydrochloride were similarly effective in the prevention of adhesion formation. Keywords: reproduction, endosurgery, ovary, uterus, laparoscopic, sheep Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 403-406 Volume: 60 Issue: 8 Year: 2015 DOI: 10.17221/8414-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/8414-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201508-0001.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:60:y:2015:i:8:id:8414-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: T. Husakova Author-Workplace-Name: Private Veterinary Surgeon, Lhoty u Potstejna, Kostelec nad Orlici, Czech Republic Author-Name: L. Pavlata Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Agronomy, Mendel University, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: A. Pechova Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: L. Tichy Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: K. Hauptmanova Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic Title: The influence of sex, age and season on the haematological profile of alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in Central Europe Abstract: The aim of this study was to establish reference intervals for the haematological profile of alpacas on the basis of a large population of clinically healthy animals, and to determine the influence of sex, age and season on these indicators. Blood samples were collected from 243 alpacas (53 males and 156 females over six months of age and 34 crias - 12 males and 22 females - under six months of age). The selected farms were located in Central Europe (Czech Republic and Germany). We determined 13 haematological indicators. Comparison of the results was performed with respect to the sex of animals and for the older group also with regard to the season and to the feeding period. We found no highly significant (P > 0.001) differences between males and females. We did find highly significant differences (P < 0.001) between the group of crias under six months of age and the older alpacas (mean corpuscular volume - MCV, mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration - MCHC, red cell distribution width - RDW, white blood cell count - WBC, neutrophil count). Based on our findings we suggest that for some indicators different reference intervals (esp. WBC and differential cell counts) be used for the two above mentioned age groups. We found some highly significant differences (P < 0.001) in haematological indicators in the older group of alpacas between the summer and winter feeding period (haemoglobin concentration, MCHC). Clinical laboratory diagnosis may be improved by the use of age-based and season-based haematological reference values. Keywords: clinical pathology, reference ranges, camelids, seasonal differences, blood Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 407-414 Volume: 60 Issue: 8 Year: 2015 DOI: 10.17221/8415-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/8415-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201508-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:60:y:2015:i:8:id:8415-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M. Lisgara Author-Workplace-Name: School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Thessaly, Greece Author-Name: V. Skampardonis Author-Workplace-Name: School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Thessaly, Greece Author-Name: E. Angelidou Author-Workplace-Name: School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Thessaly, Greece Author-Name: S. Kouroupides Author-Workplace-Name: VKK Consulting, Karditsa, Greece Author-Name: L. Leontides Author-Workplace-Name: School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Thessaly, Greece Title: Associations between claw lesions and reproductive performance of sows in three Greek herds Abstract: Claw lesions, which are nowadays very common in sows, are associated with a high risk of early culling and compromised welfare. In this study, we investigated the associations between the severity of claw lesions and three of the most important reproductive indicators, the number of live-born and weaned piglets and the wean-to-first service interval in three Greek farrow-to-finish herds. All studied sows were individually housed during their previous gestations. Sows were examined for lesions, which were scored on a severity scale, on several anatomical sites of the claws, before farrowing. Data on the examined reproductive indicators were retrieved from productivity databases of the herds. Because scoring of lesions on several claw sites resulted in many correlated variables for each sow examined, we employed factor analysis to create a smaller set of uncorrelated variables (factors) which contained all the information in the original variables and produced the corresponding factor scores. The number of live-born and weaned piglets was associated with the produced factor scores in two multivariable linear regression models, whereas the possible associations between the wean-to-first service interval and the factor scores was modelled with the use of zero-inflated negative binomial regression. The number of live-born piglets was negatively associated with factor scores representing lesions on heel (P ≤ 0.001) and sole of front feet (P = 0.019). The number of weaned piglets was also negatively associated with factor scores representing lesions on heel (P = 0.003) of any foot, on sole of front feet (P = 0.001) and on white line, sole and wall of rear feet (P = 0.008), while the wean-to-first service interval was associated with factor scores representing lesions on heel of any foot (P = 0.02), on sole of front feet (P = 0.02) and of dew claw length of front feet (P = 0.009). Our results indicate that combinations of lesions on the dorsal and ventral part of the claws, negatively affected the reproduction parameters considered, emphasising the importance of general improvement of feet health. Keywords: sows, claw lesions, reproductive performance Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 415-422 Volume: 60 Issue: 8 Year: 2015 DOI: 10.17221/8416-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/8416-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201508-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:60:y:2015:i:8:id:8416-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Z. Richterova Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic Author-Name: J. Machova Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic Author-Name: A. Stara Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic Author-Name: J. Tumova Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic Author-Name: J. Velisek Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic Author-Name: M. Sevcikova Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: Z. Svobodova Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic Title: Effects of a cypermethrin-based pesticide on early life stages of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of Cyperkill 25 EC (a.i. cypermethrin 250 g/l) on cumulative mortality, growth indices, and ontogenetic development of embryos and larvae of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.). An early-life stage toxicity test was used. Liver, intestine, kidneys, and gills of surviving larvae were examined, and the activity of the detoxifying and antioxidative enzymes glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), as well as lipid peroxidation (TBARS) was determined. Eggs of common carp 24 h post-fertilisation were exposed for 35 days to Cyperkill 25 EC at concentrations of 7.2, 36, 72, 144, and 360 μg/l containing the active ingredient cypermethrin at concentrations of 1.8, 9, 18, 36, and 90 μg/l, respectively. All larvae exposed to concentrations higher than 144 μg/l showed signs of damage after five days and died in the next two days; at concentrations of 72 and 36 μg/l total mortality was observed several days after hatching. Larvae exposed to 7.2 μg/l survived to the end of the test but showed significantly lower growth (P < 0.01) and retarded ontogenetic development compared to controls. Examination of these larvae did not reveal histological changes. Activity of GST, GR, and GPx in the exposed group was significantly lower (P < 0.01), while CAT and TBARS did not show significant differences from controls. Exposure to Cyperkill 25 EC affected hatching and survival at tested concentrations above 7.2 μg/l. Alterations in oxidative stress parameters and retarded growth and ontogenetic development were evident at 7.2 μg/l. Keywords: embryo-larva toxicity test, Cyperkill 25 EC, oxidative stress, pyrethroid, mortality, ontogenesis Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 423-431 Volume: 60 Issue: 8 Year: 2015 DOI: 10.17221/8417-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/8417-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201508-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:60:y:2015:i:8:id:8417-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: R.E. Matos Author-Workplace-Name: University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: T. Jakuba Author-Workplace-Name: University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: I. Mino Author-Workplace-Name: University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: M. Fejsakova Author-Workplace-Name: University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: A. Demeova Author-Workplace-Name: University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak Republic Author-Name: J. Kottferova Author-Workplace-Name: University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Slovak Republic Title: Characteristics and risk factors of dog aggression in the Slovak Republic Abstract: Canine aggression is a widespread problem which receives a lot of attention from the media. It has important consequences in terms of public health and animal welfare. To address this issue it is necessary to first determine its epidemiological characteristics in the target population. This study was aimed at exploring the characteristics and determining the risk factors for dog aggression in the Slovak Republic and, in particular, for aggression directed at humans. For this purpose, we used a questionnaire directed to dog owners which included information about dog and owner characteristics, housing, training and fear behaviour. From the 177 analysed questionnaires, 67% portrayed dogs with some type of aggressive behaviour. Half of the animals showed some degree of owner-directed aggression and almost 40% were aggressive towards unfamiliar people. The approach of an unfamiliar male was the situation that stimulated most dogs to behave aggressively (33.3%) and a small percentage (2.3%) of the animals always showed aggression when approached by an unfamiliar child. Multivariate logistic regression models found that "owner's age" (OR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.93 - 0.99) and "neuter status" (OR, 0.36; 95% CI, 0.13-0.98) were significantly associated (P < 0.05) with the exhibiting of aggressive behaviour in different contexts. "Dog's sex" (OR, 2.16; 95% CI, 1.09-4.27) and "type of training" (OR, 2.32; 95% CI, 1.19-4.80) were significantly associated (P < 0.05) with the exhibiting of aggressive behaviour towards familiar people. Younger owners were more likely to have aggressive dogs and neutered dogs were less likely to be aggressive in different contexts. Male dogs and dogs with informal training were more likely to be aggressive towards familiar people. Manifestations of fear were significantly associated with the expression of aggressive behaviour in all models. This study provides the first preliminary results on the characteristics and potential risk factors for human-directed aggression in Slovakia. The analysis of these data may help in determining which preventive measures should be given priority in this country. Keywords: aggression, behaviour, risk factors, Slovakia Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 432-445 Volume: 60 Issue: 8 Year: 2015 DOI: 10.17221/8418-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/8418-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201508-0005.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:60:y:2015:i:8:id:8418-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: C.F. Agudelo Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: P. Schanilec Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic Title: Pulmonary oedema in a hunting dog: a case report Abstract: This case report describes an episode of acute dyspnoea after hunting in a Dachshund dog. Thoracic radiographs confirmed pulmonary oedema. Echocardiography, electrocardiography and cardiac markers were within normal limits. Based on the history, clinical signs and other diagnostic tests this case could have been neurogenic non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema-like syndrome as described in Swedish dogs also after hunting and probably the first case detected in Central Europe. The dog survived with intense oxygen, diuretic and bronchodilator therapy. The pathological mechanisms of neurogenic non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema are also discussed. Keywords: neurogenic lung oedema, diuretic therapy, oxygen, catecholamines Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 446-449 Volume: 60 Issue: 8 Year: 2015 DOI: 10.17221/8419-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/8419-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201508-0006.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:60:y:2015:i:8:id:8419-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: X.J. Feng Author-Workplace-Name: College of Veterinary Medicine, School of Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China Author-Name: X.Y. Hu Author-Workplace-Name: College of Veterinary Medicine, School of Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China Author-Name: S. Zhang Author-Workplace-Name: College of Veterinary Medicine, School of Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China Author-Name: J.N. Li Author-Workplace-Name: College of Veterinary Medicine, School of Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China Author-Name: H.G. Fan Author-Workplace-Name: College of Veterinary Medicine, School of Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China Title: Effects of the dexmedetomidine, midazolam, butorphanol, and atropine combination on plasma oxidative status and cardiorespiratory parameters in raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) Abstract: Oxidative stress in the body occurs when the production of free radicals overwhelms the antioxidant defence systems. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a combination of dexmedetomidine, midazolam, butorphanol, and atropine (DMBA) as an anaesthetic on plasma oxidative status in twelve raccoon dogs. Baseline measures were recorded prior to anaesthesia, and then the animals were anaesthetised with the combination of dexmedetomidine (25 ug/kg), midazolam (0.45 mg/kg), butorphanol (0.25 mg/kg), and atropine (0.035 mg/kg). Temperature, respiratory rate, haemoglobin saturation by oxygen, pulse rate, systolic arterial pressure, diastolic arterial pressure, and mean arterial pressure were continually monitored. Blood pressure was significantly decreased at 30 to 60 min (P < 0.05). Pulse rate ranged from 96 to 123 bpm, without episodes of severe bradycardia or tachycardia. Blood samples were collected from saphenous venipuncture at 0, 0.5, 1, and 24 h before, during, and after anaesthesia. Plasma superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase activity, and malondialdehyde concentrations were measured by colorimetry, and plasma vitamin E level was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography. Superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities increased significantly (P < 0.05) at 0.5 h, and then gradually decreased to baseline values after 1 h. Catalase activity increased significantly (P < 0.05) at 0.5 h, 1 h, and then gradually decreased to baseline values after 24 h. There was no significant change in vitamin E level (P < 0.05).The concentration of malondialdehyde decreased significantly at 0.5, 1, and 24 h after injection (P < 0.05). The results show that the administered dose of dexmedetomidine, midazolam, butorphanol, and atropine has antioxidant effects in raccoon dogs. Our study is the first to demonstrate that dexmedetomidine, midazolam, butorphanol, and atropine exert antioxidant effects, which may be exploited to alleviate the stress of examination and research at veterinary clinics. Keywords: anaesthesia, lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress, DMBA Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 450-455 Volume: 60 Issue: 8 Year: 2015 DOI: 10.17221/8420-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/8420-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201508-0007.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:60:y:2015:i:8:id:8420-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A. Bufalari Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy Author-Name: A. Proni Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy Author-Name: G. Moretti Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy Author-Name: A. Di Meo Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy Author-Name: S. Pirico Author-Workplace-Name: Portonaccio Veterinary Clinic, Rome, Italy Title: The lameness in a cryptorchid dog with intra-abdominal torsion of one of the two neoplastic testicles: a case report Abstract: This report describes a case of hind limb lameness associated with intra-abdominal torsion of a neoplastic testicle in a dog. An 11-year-old, male, bilaterally cryptorchid dog was referred for third degree lameness in the left hind limb. An orthopaedic and radiographic examination did not reveal any alteration in the limb, whereas transabdominal palpation and ultrasonography showed the presence of retained gonads. The surgical procedure revealed a left testicular torsion adherent to the viscera and peritoneum in the ventral-caudal part of the abdomen. A few days after a bilateral orchiectomy, the lameness was completely resolved. Histopathological investigations allowed diagnosis of intestitial (Sertoli) cell tumours in both testicles. One of the two testes was twisted. Sertolioma often affects undescended testicles and causes additional clinical changes, due to estrogenic steroidogenesis. The hyper-oestrogenism is characterised by alopecia, feminisation, prostatic alteration and haematological disorders. However, in this case these clinical signs were not present. The aim of this case report is to highlight the correlation of the disease and the onset of limp, which is similar to what has been reported in human medicine in patients affected by meralgia paresthetica. Keywords: cryptorchidism, canine, limp, intestitial cell tumour, testicular torsion, meralgia paresthetica Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 456-459 Volume: 60 Issue: 8 Year: 2015 DOI: 10.17221/8421-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/8421-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201508-0008.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:60:y:2015:i:8:id:8421-VETMED Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: T. Plavec Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Author-Name: I. Zdovc Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Author-Name: P. Juntes Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Author-Name: T. Svara Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Author-Name: I. Ambrozic-Avgustin Author-Workplace-Name: Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Author-Name: S. Suhadolc-Scholten Author-Workplace-Name: Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Title: Necrotising fasciitis, a potential threat following conservative treatment of a leucopenic cat: a case report Abstract: An eight-month-old, not vaccinated, intact male domestic shorthair cat from a multi-cat household was presented at the clinic because of fever, inappetence and listlessness. Although leucopenic, it was first treated with antibiotics and subcutaneous fluid administration. After several days of hospitalisation with only symptomatic treatment, it developed a vast area of skin necrosis and was consequently euthanised. Necropsy was performed revealing morphological lesions consistent with necrotising fasciitis (NF). Three multidrug resistant bacteria were isolated from the tissue. Keywords: cat, necrotising fasciitis, immunosuppression, ESBL, MRSH, HLAR Journal: Veterinární medicína Pages: 460-467 Volume: 60 Issue: 8 Year: 2015 DOI: 10.17221/8422-VETMED File-URL: http://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/8422-VETMED.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/vet-201508-0009.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:60:y:2015:i:8:id:8422-VETMED