CLINICAL AND HISTOPATHOLOGIC OCULAR FINDINGS IN AQUARIUM-HOUSED COWNOSE RAYS ().

Cownose rays () are susceptible to ocular disease with their prominent globes, but despite being popular animals housed in aquaria, there is little published information about their normal ocular anatomy and common pathologic ocular findings. A total of 63 live cownose rays (CNR) from three unrelated, separately housed groups had ocular examinations, and 5 adult rays were selected for ocular ultrasound. All examinations were performed out of the water, and most without anesthesia.

Description of non-brachycephalic canine conjunctival microbiome before and after application of an antiseptic preparation.

Objective: To evaluate canine conjunctival microbiome before and after an antiseptic preparation using aerobic culture and DNA sequencing.

Animals Studied: Six healthy non-brachycephalic dogs.

Procedures: Dogs randomly received povidone-iodine 1:50 dilution solution in one eye with the second eye serving as a control.

Investigation of fluorescein stain-based tear film breakup time test reliability in dogs in a clinical setting.

Objective: To determine intra- and interobserver reliability of a fluorescein stain-based tear film breakup time (TFBUT) test as performed in a clinical environment with and without administration of a topical anesthetic.

Animals: 21 privately owned dogs.

Procedures: A randomized study design was used.