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Borawski W, Kiełbowicz Z, Kubiak-Nowak D, Prządka P, Pasternak G. Computed Tomographic Findings of Dental Disease and Secondary Diseases of the Head Area in Client-Owned Domestic Rabbits ( Oryctolagus cuniculus): 90 Cases. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1160. [PMID: 38672307 PMCID: PMC11047664 DOI: 10.3390/ani14081160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Domestic rabbits have teeth that grow throughout the animal's life and are prone to disease. Clinical signs of dental disease in domestic rabbits are non-specific, and, therefore, a definitive diagnosis usually requires additional methods. This study was carried out on a group of 105 domestic rabbits aged 3 to 9 years. In total, 90 domestic rabbits with dental disease visible on CT images and other secondary diseases of the head area qualified for this study. Malocclusion was found in 57 (63.3%). Retrograde elongation of the tooth apices in the mandible was present in 39 (43.3%), and it was present in the maxilla in 48 (53%). Clinical tooth crowns were overgrown in 39 (43%). Dental abscesses were present in 54 (63%). Secondary to the presence of a dental abscess, osteomyelitis was found in 43 (79% of the animals with a dental abscess). Dental inflammatory resorption was found in 36 (40%). Secondary to dental disease, nasal cavity inflammation was found in 18 (20%). Otitis media was present in six (6.7%). The most common dental disease found in this study's animals was malocclusion secondary to abnormal clinical crown abrasion and abnormal tooth growth. In domestic rabbits, osteomyelitis is a common complication of dental abscesses. Computed tomography is an invaluable diagnostic method in the diagnosis of dental disease and secondary diseases of the head area, such as inflammation of the nasal cavities or otitis media, in pet rabbits.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wojciech Borawski
- Department and Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Pl. Grunwaldzki 51, 50-366 Wroclaw, Poland; (Z.K.); (D.K.-N.); (P.P.)
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- Department and Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Pl. Grunwaldzki 51, 50-366 Wroclaw, Poland; (Z.K.); (D.K.-N.); (P.P.)
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- Department and Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Pl. Grunwaldzki 51, 50-366 Wroclaw, Poland; (Z.K.); (D.K.-N.); (P.P.)
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- Department and Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Pl. Grunwaldzki 51, 50-366 Wroclaw, Poland; (Z.K.); (D.K.-N.); (P.P.)
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- 3rd Department and Clinic of Pediatrics, Immunology and Rheumatology of Developmental Age, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Wrocław, ul. Koszarowa 5, 51-149 Wroclaw, Poland;
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Goody N, Israeliantz N, Massidda A, Richardson J, Blacklock B, Mitchell J, Liuti T. Ocular biometry in rabbits using computed tomography. Vet Ophthalmol 2024. [PMID: 38468158 DOI: 10.1111/vop.13209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a repeatable method of measuring ocular structures and to establish ocular biometry reference ranges in adult domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) without medical history or imaging findings consistent with ophthalmic disease using a 64-slice multidetector computed tomography scanner. PROCEDURE In this retrospective and observational anatomic study, 100 eyes from 50 rabbits without medical history or imaging findings consistent with ophthalmic disease who received a head computed tomography scan were selected for measurement of globe length, width, and height using 3D multiplanar reconstruction. Lens width and length, the anteroposterior length of the anterior and vitreous chambers, and attenuation of the lens and vitreous chamber were collected. These parameters were compared against age, sex, weight, body condition, and ear conformation. RESULTS A reference guide was established, with globe width being the largest dimension (18.03 ± 0.81 mm), followed by height (17.18 ± 0.69 mm) and then length (16.64 ± 0.66 mm). Increased weight was associated with an increase in globe height (p = 2.43 × 10-5 ), length (p = 1.63 × 10-4 ), and width (p = 7.0 × 10-3 ). Increased age was associated with increased lens attenuation (p = 1.28 × 10-7 ) and increased transverse lens width (p = 1.64 × 10-3 ). Inter- and intra-observer agreement was excellent. CONCLUSIONS CT is a reliable modality for measurement of ocular biometry dimensions in rabbits. These reference values can be applied to aid in identifying diseases that affect the dimensions of the ocular structures in rabbits over 18 months of age.
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- Nicholas Goody
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Hospital for Small Animals, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Hospital for Small Animals, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Hospital for Small Animals, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Hospital for Small Animals, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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- The Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
- Department of Pathobiology and Population Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, Hertfordshire, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Hospital for Small Animals, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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Petrini D, Puccinelli C, Citi S, Del Chicca F. Computed Tomographic Findings Secondary to Dental Pathologies: Comparison between Rabbits and Guinea Pigs. Vet Sci 2023; 10:705. [PMID: 38133256 PMCID: PMC10747827 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10120705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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(1) Background: dental pathologies are the most frequent reason for requesting a CT scan of the head in rabbits and guinea pigs. The study aimed to review head CT exams of both species to identify and characterize lesions secondary to dental disease. (2) Methods: head CT studies of 48 rabbits and 52 guinea pigs with dental pathologies were reviewed. (3) Results: dental abnormalities of mandibular teeth were the most represented, both in rabbits (81.2%) and guinea pigs (98%). The aggressive bone lesion associated with teeth was the more frequently observed bone lesion in rabbits' mandible and maxilla; in guinea pigs, the more frequent bone lesions were bulging around the roots of the teeth with focal lysis in the maxilla, and without focal lysis in the mandible. In the maxilla, the increased attenuation of nasal cavities (rhinitis) was the most frequently observed abnormality both in rabbits (60%) and guinea pigs (83.3%); the exophthalmos was more represented in rabbits (53.3%). In the mandible, the cavernous space-occupying lesion was more represented both in rabbits (92.3%) and guinea pigs (73.3%). (4) Conclusions: lesions secondary to dental pathologies were often observed both in rabbits and guinea pigs; CT examination has proven to be valuable in detecting secondary alterations in both species.
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- Daniele Petrini
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Via Livornese lato monte, San Piero a Grado, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Via Livornese lato monte, San Piero a Grado, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Via Livornese lato monte, San Piero a Grado, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 258c, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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Chernev C, Procter T, Isaac I, Koterwas B, Eatwell K, Keeble E, Richardson J, Schwarz T. Computed tomographic features of the normal spleen in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus). Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2023; 64:844-850. [PMID: 37496365 DOI: 10.1111/vru.13282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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Computed tomography is commonly utilized for investigation of rabbits, and more recently, for evaluating abdominal pathology. The spleen, however, is an often-overlooked organ, with limited information published. The aims of this retrospective, observational, study were to document the visibility, size, and shape of the normal rabbit spleen and potential correlations with signalment. Institutional imaging archives were reviewed for diagnostic-image-quality abdominal CT studies of rabbits. In 115 cases, the inclusion criteria were met. Pre- and postcontrast CT studies were evaluated by two reviewers for visibility of the spleen. For precontrast CT images, the interrater agreement for identification of the spleen was fair. For postcontrast CT images, interrater agreement was moderate. There were significantly more spleens clearly identified on postcontrast studies compared with precontrast CT. Splenic location, volume, shape, X-ray attenuation, and length were measured, and the splenic-volume-to-body-weight ratio was calculated. The mean splenic volume was 1 mL (range 0.2-3.9 mL), mean length 40 mm (range 20-61 mm), mean attenuation (precontrast CT 80 HU and postcontrast CT 320 HU), and mean splenic volume/body weight ratio was 0.5 mL/kg (range 0.17-1.2 mL/kg). There was a significant relationship between splenic volume and body weight, which was weakly positively correlated. There was no correlation between splenic volume, age, and sex. The most commonly identified splenic shapes were "banana", "tongue", and "elephant trunk". The rabbit spleen can be identified on CT images, but more reliably on postcontrast CT images, which underlines the usefulness of contrast-enhanced CT in this species.
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- Chavdar Chernev
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, UK
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Del Chicca F, Puccinelli C, Petrini D, Citi S. Incidental Findings in Computed Tomography Examination of the Head in Rabbits and Guinea Pigs. Vet Sci 2023; 10:504. [PMID: 37624291 PMCID: PMC10459266 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10080504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Rabbits and guinea pigs are popular pet animals and often undergo computed tomography (CT) examination for assessment of pathologies of the head. The goal of the study was to review CT examinations of the heads of rabbits and guinea pigs to identify and classify incidental findings. (2) Methods: 60 CT studies of the heads of rabbits and 65 of guinea pigs presented at 2 Institutions were reviewed and the indications for the study recorded. (3) Results: The presence of CT findings not directly related to the reason for the CT examination was present in 40/60 (66.7%) studies of rabbits and in 42/65 (64.4%) studies of guinea pigs. Most commonly, the incidental findings involved the ears, in 24/60 studies in rabbits and in 29/65 studies in guinea pigs. Incidental findings involved the nasal cavities, respectively, in 9 and 7 rabbits and guinea pigs. Soft tissue mineralization was present in 11 rabbits and 17 guinea pigs. (4) Conclusions: Based on the present study, incidental findings detected on CT studies are often present in rabbits and guinea pigs. Veterinarians should be aware of the possible clinical impact of these findings.
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- Francesca Del Chicca
- Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 258c, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Via Livornese, San Piero a Grado, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Via Livornese, San Piero a Grado, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Via Livornese, San Piero a Grado, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Via Livornese, San Piero a Grado, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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Dental Disease in Rabbits ( Oryctolagus cuniculus) and Its Risk Factors-A Private Practice Study in the Metropolitan Region of Chile. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13040676. [PMID: 36830463 PMCID: PMC9951937 DOI: 10.3390/ani13040676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) have elodont dentition, a characteristic that predisposes them to the development of Acquired Dental Disease (ADD), which is a multifactorial disease. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors for ADD in domestic pet rabbits. To do this, a retrospective analysis of 1420 rabbits treated at a private practice during 2018-2021 was performed. For this, several variables were retrieved from clinical records, in addition to signology at the time of diagnosis. ADD was found on 25.4% of rabbits, mostly on their cheek teeth. In addition, age (OR = 1.029; 95% CI = 1.023-1.035; p < 0.001) and sex (male) (OR = 1.591; 95% CI = 1.226-2.064; p < 0.001) were found to be significant risk factors for ADD. In contrast, a free lifestyle (OR = 0.565; 95% CI = 0.362-0.882; p = 0.012) and consuming hay in the diet (OR = 0.323; 95% CI = 0.220-0.473; p < 0.001) were protective factors. In conclusion, ADD has a high prevalence and is usually underdiagnosed, highlighting the need for an exhaustive evaluation of patients during the clinical examination. This study improves our knowledge of ADD and its prevention.
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Kharitonova M, Bokhina O, Klyukin S. Analysis of the Incidence of Dental Pathologies in Ornamental and Agricultural Rabbits. BIO WEB OF CONFERENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1051/bioconf/20224303031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Studies of the incidence of dental diseases and pathologies in decorative and agricultural breeds of rabbits have been carried out, the most effective treatment and preventive measures have been substantiated. The article presents the results of an analysis with the statistics of the incidence of such dental pathologies as overgrowth of incisors, overgrowth of cheek teeth and uneven wear due to tooth loss, among all recorded diseases in rabbits of different age groups. The authors identified dental pathologies that occupy a significant share among all registered rabbit diseases in the Saratov region. Dental diseases appear in older animals, with the exception of the overgrowth of incisors, this pathology is often found in young individuals of decorative rabbits. Treatment of overgrowth of cheek teeth is presented in the elimination of sharp ends of teeth - hooks and thorns. Individual teeth are removed if their roots are infected and cause abscesses. Correction of cheek teeth is carried out most often for decorative rabbits for apartment maintenance. Less often, it is performed for high-yield agricultural rabbits, producers, if their pathology was not caused by a genetic predisposition, but was the result of injury or improper feeding. Simple filing of the incisors is carried out without sedation, using a secure fixation of the rabbit. If the incisors grow too quickly in the rabbit, they are extracted. The main method of preventive measures and recommendations for prevention of dental disease in a rabbit is to maintain an appropriate diet. For early detection and treatment of dental problems in rabbits, regular check-ups and dental evaluations are essential.
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Kutara K, Kadekaru S, Sugisawa R, Une Y. Pyogenic meningitis and trigeminal neuritis secondary to periodontogenic paranasal sinusitis in a red deer (Cervus elaphus). J Vet Med Sci 2021; 83:947-951. [PMID: 33840720 PMCID: PMC8267206 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.21-0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
An adult female red deer died of a severe seizure and dysbasia. Postmortem computed
tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed. On CT, deciduous
right maxillary second and third premolar teeth were observed, and the right infraorbital
canal was disrupted. MRI showed that the right trigeminal nerve was enlarged and the right
subarachnoid cavity was occupied by fluid and gas. On gross examination, the right
paranasal sinus, swollen muscles of the orbit and tonsils, right trigeminal nerve, and
right cerebrum surface contained a yellowish-white, cheese-like pus. Based on these
findings, the deer was believed to have developed pyogenic meningitis caused by a
neuropathic infection secondary to periodontogenic paranasal sinusitis.
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- Kenji Kutara
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, 1-3 Ikoinooka, Imabari, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, 1-3 Ikoinooka, Imabari, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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- Tohoku Safari Park, 1 Sawamatsukura, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima 964-0088, Japan
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, 1-3 Ikoinooka, Imabari, Ehime 794-8555, Japan
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