I Gusti Made Krisna Erawan
Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana

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Case Report: Helminths Infestation with Bronchopneumonia and Tick Infestation in Mixed Dog Ni Luh Mentari Saavitri Nesa; Putu Ayu Sisyawati; I Gusti Made Krisna Erawan
Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Vol 6 No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service, Udayana University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/JVAS.2023.v06.i01.p05

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Abstract. A mixed-breed dog named Vino, male, golden brown, two years old, weighing 10 kg was brought to the Veterinary Internal Medicine Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University with a non-productive cough four months before the examination. Two weeks after the onset of the cough, the dog showed signs of itching. There were blood spots in the feces and the consistency is very soft but still has shape. Respiratory examination revealed that the case dog had a non-productive cough. Auscultation of the lungs revealed deep breathing and slight crackles. Skin examination revealed Rhipicephalus sp. Infestation with ulcerative lesions, erythema, papules, hyperpigmentation, lichenification, and alopecia. On radiography, there was a bronchial pattern and radiopaque spots in the lungs. The results of the complete blood count showed leukocytosis, mild neutrophilia, eosinophilia, and mild hypochromia. Stool examination revealed the presence of Ancylostoma spp. and Strongyloides spp. eggs. Examination of the impression smear and tape acetate preparation test with cytologic staining revealed some neutrophils. The case dog was diagnosed with Ancylostoma spp. and Strongyloides spp. infestation accompanied by bronchopneumonia and tick infestation. Treatment was administered with Caniverm®, Advocate®, and methylprednisolone. After 14 days of treatment, the dog's condition improved, as evidenced by no worm eggs found in the feces and the case dog was no coughing or scratching by the case dog, and no ticks found on the case dog's body.
Generalized Subcutaneus Emphysema in Shih Tzu Mixed Breed Dog: A Case Report Milda Lailia; Putu Ayu Sisyawati Sisyawati; I Gusti Made Krisna Erawan
Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Vol 6 No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service, Udayana University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/JVAS.2023.v06.i02.p03

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Abstract. Generalized subcutaneous emphysema is a rare occurrence in large and small animals. The author reports a case of a male Shih Tzu mixed breed dog, 5 years old, with a body weight of 7.74 kg, that presented with gas accumulation over almost the entire body for two days prior to the examination. The previous week, the owner reported that the dog was fighting with other dogs around the house. Physical examination of the dog revealed crepitation to palpation with gentle pressure on the head and extremities. Inspection revealed a massive tick infestation, but there were no injuries. Radiographs showed subcutaneous air accumulation throughout the body. Hematology showed elevated level of total leukocytes and lymphocytes, consistent with infection. The dog was diagnosed with generalized subcutaneous emphysema due to trauma from fighting with other dogs, with a favorable prognosis. Treatment options for the dog included needle aspiration, bandaging, and antibiotic and anti-inflammatory therapy. Antibiotics administered included cefadroxil monohydrate (Cefadroxil Hexpharm®, PT Hexpharm Jaya Laboratories, Indonesia) at doses of 10-25 mg/kg BW, given orally as 6 mL twice daily for 7 days. Anti-inflammatory medication in the form of carprofen (Rimadyl®, Zoetis Inc.) was administered at a dose of 4.4 mg/kg BW, given as one tablet orally per day for 7 days. Evaluation was conducted weekly to monitor the animal's progress. After two weeks of treatment, the dog was declared cured when no subcutaneous gas was observed.