Iatrogenic pneumothorax associated with inadvertent intrapleural NGT misplacement in two dogs.

This case report presents two cases of inadvertent intrapleural nasogastric tube (NGT) misplacement with consequent creation of a bronchopleural fistula and the development of an iatrogenic pneumothorax in dogs. Due to the simplicity and relative ease of NGT placement and the lack of reported life-threatening complications in the veterinary literature, the serious risks associated with this procedure are often overlooked. Although pulmonary complications with NGT misplacement have been previously reported in the human literature, serious and potentially fatal complications have not been currently described in veterinary patients.

Evaluation of isoeugenol for anesthesia in koi carp (Cyprinus carpio).

Objective: To evaluate isoeugenol as an anesthetic agent in koi carp.

Animals: 216 juvenile koi carp (Cyprinus carpio).

Procedures: Fish were randomly allocated to 9 groups of 24, and each group was randomly exposed to isoeugenol concentrations ranging from 0 to 500 mg/L.

Investigation of shell disease in map turtles (Graptemys spp.).

Nineteen map turtles (Graptemys spp.) maintained under natural conditions were investigated because of chronic shell abnormalities. Animals were evaluated using a novel shell scoring system that divided the 54 scutes into six regions, with each region scored for lesion extent and severity, and summated to produce a total shell disease score (TSDS).

Clinical management of potential ibuprofen toxicosis in a South American red-footed tortoise (Geochelone carbonaria).

This article describes the clinical management of potential ibuprofen toxicosis in South American red-footed tortoise (Geochelone carbonaria). A 2.5-year-old, 0.