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Cutaneous vascular hamartomas are relatively uncommon in dogs.A five year old male Dachshund was brought to the casualty unit of University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai with a complaint of profuse bleeding from the scrotal skin. The bleeding was from a raised hyper pigmented plaque like lesion on the scrotum. There was a similar lesion adjacent to the bleeding one. The raised plaque like lesions were removed surgically and subjected for histopathological examination that revealed presence of large number of capillaries with regularly lined endothelium embedded in the connective tissue with occasional presence of erythrocytes, suggestive of scrotal vascular hamartoma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A fifty day old Labrador puppy was presented to the University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai with dyspnea. Physical and radiographical examination revealed that animal was having pneumothorax. The case was successfully managed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A male Labrador dog of 8 months old presented with history of alopecia for past seven days. Moist erythematous lesions on pinna of ear, ventral and lateral parts of abdomen were observed. Impression smear revealed budding yeast cells of Malassezia spp. organisms were confirmed as Malassezia pachydermatis by culture and isolation and urease test. Animal was successfully treated with Ketoconazole. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mimosa diplotricha (syn. Mimosa invisa) contains the toxic amine mimosine. Continuous consumption of the large quantities of the plants of Mimosoideae family can lead to toxicity in domestic animals. The present paper describes a case of Mimosa toxicity in a goat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Balantidium coli is a zoonotic protozoan parasite that causes diarrhoea in pigs. A two month old piglet was presented to the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex with the history of weakness and chronic diarrhoea since one month of age but with the normal feed and water intake. On examination, piglet was weak, temperature - 101.20F, pale conjunctival membrane and yellowish watery foul smelling diarrhoea. Fecal sample examination revealed numerous moving B. coli trophozoites and cysts. The current case report deals with the diagnosis and management of balantidial diarrhoea in a piglet which was successfully treated with potentiated sulphanamides and metronidazole. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gastric dilatation is characterized by dramatic distention of the stomach with airA four month old male Dobermann puppy was presented to the casualty unit of University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai, Thrissur, Kerala with a complaint of vomiting, weakness and sudden distention of abdomen. On examination, physical parameters wee in normal range. On abdominal palpation, a hard swelling could be palpated in the anterior abdomen. Animal was subjected to plain radiography of abdomen in right lateral position, which revealed distention of stomach with accumulation of radio-opaque foreign bodies in the pylorus and in intestine. The case was successfully treated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Diejfenbachia amoena, commonly known as 'Dumbcane' is a popular monocot of Araceae family, which is cultivated as a houseplant for its ornamental leaves. Dieffenbachia spp. contains calcium oxalate crystals and unknown toxic proteins (possibly asparaginase and protoanemonin) in all parts including sap. Accidental ingestion of this plant will lead to immediate intense pain, burning sensation, inflammation of mouth and throat, anorexia, vomiting and possibly diarrhea. The present paper describes a case of Dieffenbachia poisoning in a goat and its successful management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lantana camara is an exotic ornamental plant which contains the toxic principle, lantadene. Toxic doses of lantadenes can cause bile canalicular damage and intrahcpatic cholestasis and jaundice in cattle, sheep and goat. The present paper describes two clinical cases of acute Lantana camara poisoning in goats and their successful management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

5 year old Persian cat weighing 4.5 kg was presented to the University veterinary Hospital Kokkalai with the complaint of anorexia and weakness. Both right and left kidneys were found to be enlarged on abdominal palpation. On ultrasound scanning, multiple fluid filled cysts were observed in both kidneys. Hematological examination revealed leucocytosis. The biochemical examination revealed azotemia. Blood gas analysis revealed metabolic acidosis. The animal was treated with antibiotic and fluids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Otocariasis is a common condition in livestock and domestic animals caused by infestation of the ear canal with mites or ticks. The mites are the major cause of otitis exema in cats. This paper reports a case of otocariasis in a Persian kitten due to Otodectus cyanotis and its successful treatment with topical application of Ivermectin solution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Clindamycin once daily orally in the management of canine deep pyoderma caused by Staphylococcus in-vitro and in-vivo. Twelve dogs presented with symptoms of deep pyoderma and positive cultures of Staphylococcus sp. were selected for the study. The sensitivity of staphylococcal cultures to Clindamycin was done in-vitro and dogs were treated with Clinidamycin @ 11mg/kg b.wt. for 21 days and response to therapy was assessed. All 12 isolates were sensitive to Clindamycin in-vitro. Eleven dogs treated with Clindamycin showed excellent response. Complete resolution of infection was observed on 21st day in seven cases. Recovery was observed in 28 days in another four cases. In one case, even after two months of treatment with Clindamycin, complete cure was not obtained. Recurrence was reported in one dog after three months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes the case of a kitten with hypokalemic polymyopathy. It discusses plasma potassium in healthy animals, the occurrence of hypokalaemia, signs and symptoms presented by the kitten, results of the kitten's medical examinations, medical treatments given to the kitten and outcome of chronic and severe hypokalaemia.

The article discusses a study which explored the characteristics of the filarial parasites that cause microfilaraemia in dogs in Thrissur District in Kerala, India. Topics covered include the screening of the experiment's subjects by wet blood film examination. It also mentions the identification of unsheathed microfilariae of Dirofilaria repens in most of the dogs by Giemsa stained smears and the identification of unsheathed microfilariae of Brugia malayi in several dogs.

Visceral gout is characterized by precipitation of urates in the kidneys and on the serous surfaces of the heart, liver, mesenteries, air sacs or peritoneum. Visceral urate deposition is generally due to a failure of urinary excretion which may be due to obstruction of ureters, renal damage or dehydration. Dehydration due to water deprivation is a common cause of visceral gout in domestic poultry. A case of visceral gout in 12 week old pullet during the month of March was reported and histopathological lesions were described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A wide variety of parasites aftlict the canine colon, causing disease of varying severity, usually manifested as colitis. Among them hookworm induced colitis is important from the clinical viewpoint. Successful management of hookworm induced colitis in apuppy isreported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Thirty dogs with canine otitis externa were evaluated for otocariasis. Examination confirmed two were positive for Otodectus cyanotis, one for Demodex canis and one for Rhipicephalus sanguinus. Clinical symptoms observed ¡were severe head shaking, ear scratching and ear pinna erythema. Otocariasis due to Otodectus cyanotis and Rhipicephalus sanguinus infestations were successfully treated with Ivermectin @ 200 ng/kg body weight s/c two times at two weeks apart. Otocariasis associated with demodicosis was treated with daily oral administration of Ivermectin @200 to 600 body weight for four weeks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses a case of otitis externa due to Malassezia in a five-year-old female Murrah buffalo presented to the University Veterinary Hospital in Mannuthy, India. The animal was presented with a complaint of thick yellowish purulent aural discharge with more quantity from left ear, since five years. Generalized erythema was observed on examination of the inner ear and ear canal. The otitis was successfully treated topically with Epiotic ear drops in both ears twice daily for 10 days.

The article describes the case of a Doberman Pinscher dog with cardiomyopathy. The dog presented to the veterinary hospital with anorexia, abduction of limbs and abdominal distention. Following laboratory examinations, electrocardiography and echocardiography, the animal was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. The dog was treated with Lignocaine, Furosemide, Ceftiofur sodium, and Enalapril. Levothyroxine was also introduced to treat hypothyroidism in the animal.

The article describes two cases of cutaneous form of pigeon pox in birds suffering from Haemoproteus parasites. It says that two pigeons were presented to the College Veterinary Hospital with complaint of leg nodules. According to the author, blood smears from both birds were positive for Haemoproteus columbae gametocytes. The use of Lugol's iodine for external application over the lesions is also discussed.

This article describes a case study of Hymenolepis diminuta infection in Wister rats kept for experimental work. On faecal sample examination, spherical eggs with a striated outer membrane and a thin inner membrane and containing six central hooklets but no polar filaments were observed. The rats were dewormed with Praziquantal.