ARSHI Veterinary Letters

Epitheliogenesis imperfecta in a day-old Landrace piglet in Payangan, Gianyar, Bali

2025-02-17T21:40:11+07:00

One of the six Landrace piglets was born without skin on their thighs. Physical examination showed that the piglets had a birth weight of 1.32 kg, temperature of 39.1^oC, absence of skin on the back of the right (4.2 × 7.1 cm) and left (5.1 × 5.3 cm) thighs and the base of the tail, and open wounds. Based on signalment, case history, and physical examination, the piglets were diagnosed with epitheliogenesis imperfecta (EI). The therapy administered was procaine antibiotics and benzathine penicillin G at a dose of 1 ml/10 kg body weight (BW) once injection. Diphenhydramine HCl at a dose of 1 mg/kg BW was given once. Wound cleansing was performed daily with 0.9% NaCl infusion solution, and a 10% povidone-iodine antiseptic was administered for 14 days. The wound was left open without dressing. On the 3rd day after birth, piglets were supplemented with Ferdex® Plus at 2 ml/piglet once. Piglets were left with their sows during the treatment. Treatment results showed healing starting from the formation of a scab on day three and slowly sloughing off until day 8 (remaining ± 10% of the scab). The skin had fully grown, and the wound had completely healed by day 15 after the piglets were born.

Effective resolution of a post-ovariohysterectomy cutaneous abscess in a young female cat following antibiotic switch from amoxicillin to cefadroxil

2025-02-18T12:09:59+07:00

This case report presents the first use of buried continuous intradermal sutures in Indonesia to treat a post-ovariohysterectomy cutaneous abscess in a young cat, with an antibiotic switch. A 6-month-old female cat, K (2.5 kg), developed a cutaneous abscess after ovariohysterectomy. Amoxicillin trihydrate (15 mg/kg q12h) was administered orally for postoperative antimicrobial therapy. On day 9, physical examination revealed swelling at the sutured incision site, an elevated rectal temperature (39.9°C), and a grimacing expression. Antibiotic therapy was continued with subcutaneous injection of long-acting amoxicillin (15 mg/kg). However, by day 18, the owner reported purulent discharge from the swollen area. Upon re-examination, the antibiotic regimen was adjusted by replacing amoxicillin trihydrate with cefadroxil (35 mg/kg q24h, orally). By day 21, significant healing was observed with a notable reduction in abscess size and complete cessation of pus discharge. In subsequent days, clinical signs gradually diminished, and K's overall condition improved, as indicated by the return of normal appetite, behavior, and activity. The sutured incision site healed well and blended seamlessly with the surrounding skin.

Repeated exposure to trichlorphone caused death in a young cat

2025-02-17T21:44:12+07:00

A 4-month-old Persian cat was brought to the Zoom Veterinary Clinic because it had seizures after using insecticide containing trichlorfon. After a physical examination, it was found that the cat had seizures, hypersalivation, and cyanosis of the gums and ears. Hematology and blood biochemistry tests were performed. The hematology results showed an increase in white blood cells, while the blood biochemistry results showed an increase in blood glucose, SGPT, calcium, and amylase and a decrease in creatinine. The first treatment was given atropine sulfate, ornipural, and Ringer lactate infusion. After that, the cat's condition improved, but the cat had seizures again. The cat was hospitalized at the Zoom Clinic and received therapy in the form of diazepam, cefotaxime, Ringer lactate infusion, furosemide, ornipural, and Novifit®. On the 2nd day of hospitalization, the cat died.

Surgical treatment of prolapsed nictitating membrane gland with Morgan's pocket technique on a kintamani dog

2025-02-20T21:47:31+07:00

Prolapsed nictitating membrane gland, or "cherry eye," is a common ocular condition in dogs, characterized by protrusion of the third eyelid gland due to weakened connective tissue, often causing inflammation and infection. A 1-year-old, 11 kg male Kintamani dog presented with a persistent reddish mass protruding from the corner of the right eye for three months. Clinical examination, history, and physical findings confirmed nictitating membrane prolapse (cherry eye), with a favorable prognosis. Cherry eye occurs when the gland of the third eyelid prolapses from its normal position, forming a swollen red mass at the medial canthus. Surgical correction was performed using the Morgan's pocket technique. The dog was premedicated with atropine sulfate, and anesthesia was induced using xylazine and ketamine. The prolapsed gland was repositioned between the two incision lines with gentle downward pressure and then sutured using 4-0 PGA (Assucryl®) in a simple continuous pattern. Postoperative care included antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops (Cendo Xitrol®: Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfate, Dexamethasone) and oral meloxicam for analgesia. By day 13 post-surgery, the eye had fully recovered, with no signs of recurrence or complications.

Identification of Pseudomonas sp. in drinking water sources for poultry farming in East Lombok District

2025-02-20T14:12:02+07:00

Biosecurity is the first line of defence to control the spread of disease both into and outside the farm. Pseudomonas sp bacterial contamination can occur due to faecal contamination around livestock drinking water sources. Based on this, research was carried out which aimed to isolate and identify the presence of Pseudomonas sp bacteria in drinking water sources for chicken farms in East Lombok Regency. Isolation and identification of Pseudomonas sp bacteria in 12 chicken farm drinking water samples was obtained and 1 isolate with sample number 10 was identified as positive for Pseudomonas sp, this was supported by data from isolation results, bacterial Gram staining tests and biochemical tests. It is hoped that these results can add to and provide information to the public or breeders about the presence of Pseudomonas sp in chicken farming drinking water so that the public can improve biosecurity and biosafety in the chicken farming environment in East Lombok Regency