Acute Fatal Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus in a Captive Adult Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth () in Amazon Biome.

This study aims to report the dietary and daily management, clinical signs, complementary exams, and pathological findings related to an acute and fatal case of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) in a captive Linnaeus's two-toed sloth () in the Amazon Biome. An adult female sloth, rescued after being electrocuted, was housed at the Wildlife Section of the Veterinary Hospital (WSVH) of the Institute of Veterinary Medicine (IVM) at the Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA). It was fed a diverse diet that included animal protein, fruits, vegetables, and greens, with vitamin and mineral supplementation.

Computed Tomography Evaluation of Frozen or Glycerinated Cadavers: A Comprehensive View with Emphasis on Anatomical Aspects.

has unique anatomical characteristics, and many of its vascular and digestive tract aspects have yet to be clearly understood. This lack of information makes clinical diagnoses and surgical procedures difficult. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anatomical aspects of frozen and glycerinated corpses of using computed tomography (CT), emphasizing vascular and digestive contrast studies.

Autonomic and hemodynamic effects of pre-anesthetic use of clonidine in healthy dogs.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of pre-anesthetic use of clonidine on time-domain heart rate variability (HRV) and arterial blood pressure in healthy anesthetized dogs. Six healthy adult mixed-breed dogs were administered a clonidine (clonidine group, CLG) and 30 days later, a placebo (control group, CG) preanesthetic protocol, in addition to propofol, isoflurane, and an bolus of tramadol and the continuous infusion thereafter. The total time mean values of HRV meanNN, SDNN, SDANN, SDNNI, and rMSSD were higher in the CL group, as observed in some HRV variables on tramadol bolus time (T4), tramadol continuous infusion (T8), and tracheal extubation time (T10).

Calcium chloride diluted in ethanol 95% as female sterilizing agent: effect of transcutaneous delivery in rats.

Background: Different fertility control methods are investigated as a tool for population control of free-roaming animals. Chemical castration using calcium chloride has been widely studied over the years in males, but there are few studies related to its use in females. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the local effects, as a potential chemosterilant, of two concentrations of calcium chloride diluted in 95% ethanol when administered by transcutaneous ultrasound-guided intraovarian injection in rats.

Callus distraction for brachymetatarsia - A comparison between an internal device and the external fixator.

Background: Symptomatic patients with severe brachymetatarsia are commonly treated with callus distraction using external mini-fixator (EF) or internal device (ID). This study points out advantages and limitations of both methods comparing clinical and radiographical parameters.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of 21 metatarsal bones in twelve patients.