[Examinations on the pharmacokinetics and compatibility of enalapril in racing pigeons].

Objective: It was the aim of this study to examine the compatibility and the pharmacokinetics of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor enalapril after oral application in racing pigeons and Amazons, and to contribute to a safe dosage regime of this drug in birds.

Material And Methods: For the examination of drug compatibility, three groups of pigeons (n = 8 each) received enalapril into the crop at a dose of 5 or 10 mg/kg body weight, or placebo, respectively. Health status, and water and food consumption were monitored regularly, and clinical, hematological and blood-chemical parameters were determined.

[Pilot study on the use of diode laser therapy for treatment of dermatitis in koi carp (Cyprinus carpio)].

Objective: Therapy of dermatitis in koi using a diode laser technique.

Material And Methods: A diode laser with a wavelength of 980 nm and an energy density of 9 J/cm(2) was used to treat defined skin alterations in ten koi carp. The clinical situation after repeated laser application was recorded.

The use of computed tomography for assessment of the swim bladder in koi carp (Cyprinus carpio).

Seven normal koi (Cyprinus carpio) and seven koi with negative buoyancy were examined using computed tomography (CT) to assess the swim bladder. The volume of the swim bladder was calculated in all animals. In the healthy koi there was a statistical correlation (r = 0.