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Determination Of Some Of The Lectins' Immunohistochemistry Profile Of The Dog Testisand Epididymis, Feyza Başak, Yeşi̇m Akaydin Bozkurt, Roman Dabrowski
Determination Of Some Of The Lectins' Immunohistochemistry Profile Of The Dog Testisand Epididymis, Feyza Başak, Yeşi̇m Akaydin Bozkurt, Roman Dabrowski
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Lectins are substances composed of proteins or glycoproteins that specifically bond to carbohydrates on the cell surfaces or inside the cell. Lectins are used to identify the carbohydrate types in the cellular membrane or cytoplasm. The aim of the study was to identify the location and distribution of the four types of lectins PNA (Peanut agglutinin- Arachis hypogea), WGA (Wheatgerm Agglutinin- Triticum vulgaris), Con A (Conconavalin A-Canavalia ensiformis), and SBA (Soybean Agglutinin-Glycine max) in dog testes and epididymites. The testes and the body of 10 adult dogs were collected from an animal shelter after castration. Following the standard histological procedures, …
Determination Of Acrylamide Using The Immuno-Enzymatic Method In Commercial Dog And Cat Foods, Ni̇met Kiliç, Bi̇lal Cem Li̇man
Determination Of Acrylamide Using The Immuno-Enzymatic Method In Commercial Dog And Cat Foods, Ni̇met Kiliç, Bi̇lal Cem Li̇man
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Pet animals raised by humans do not have the chance to choose their own food. Therefore, mistakes made by humans in feeding dogs and cats will adversely affect the health of the animal. There are applications at high temperatures at various stages during the production of dog and cat foods. It is predicted that acrylamide (AA) can be formed as a result of a possible Maillard reaction since the cat and dog foods contain starch in its structure. The aim of this study is to determine the AA residue immuno-enzymatically in dry cat and dog feeds from different companies available …
Clinical Results Of Triple Tibial Osteotomy Treatment In Cranial Cruciateligament-Deficient Dogs, Mustafa Volkan Yaprakci, Zülfükar Kadi̇r Saritaş
Clinical Results Of Triple Tibial Osteotomy Treatment In Cranial Cruciateligament-Deficient Dogs, Mustafa Volkan Yaprakci, Zülfükar Kadi̇r Saritaş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Canine cranial cruciate ligament ruptures have become common with improved nutrition and nonselective breeding strategies. This study assessed 7 dogs of various breeds and ages with the diagnosis of cranial cruciate ligament ruptures. The triple tibial osteotomy (TTO) method was used to treat the rupture. All of the dogs were admitted to the clinic for varying degrees of lameness. Diagnosis was confirmed using both clinical and radiologic examinations. Body weights of the dogs were between 12 and 65 kg. Informed consent was given by the owners prior to surgery. Postoperatively, early evaluations were made using periodic radiographs and clinical examinations, …
Application Of Billroth Ii Gastrojejunostomy And A Biliary Stent In A Dog With Gastric Adenocarcinoma And The Associated Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction, Da Eun Lee, Ha Eun Lee, Soon Wuk Jeong, Hun Young Yoon
Application Of Billroth Ii Gastrojejunostomy And A Biliary Stent In A Dog With Gastric Adenocarcinoma And The Associated Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction, Da Eun Lee, Ha Eun Lee, Soon Wuk Jeong, Hun Young Yoon
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
An 11-year-old intact female chow chow dog was presented for evaluation of intermittent vomiting and anorexia for a month. On ultrasonographic examination, gastric pylorus hypertrophy which compressed common bile duct was identified. The gallbladder was significantly enlarged and mucocele was suspected. Cholecystectomy and gastric full thickness biopsy were performed and gastric adenocarcinoma was diagnosed by histopathological examination. Billroth II gastrojejunostomy using thoracoabdominal-stapler (TAstapler) was performed. On surgery, hypertrophied tissue suspected of tumour was also found adjacent to the major duodenal papilla. After surgery, vomiting disappeared, and the patient regained appetite. On postoperative day 90, the patient was presented vomiting and …
Cerebral Metastasis Of Transmissible Venereal Tumor After Effective Chemotherapy In A Dog, Gabriela Silva Hidalgo, Silvia Del Carmen Cota Guajardo, Margarita Del Socorro Davila Paredes, Nora Maria Carcamo Arechiga, Martin Lopez Valenzuela
Cerebral Metastasis Of Transmissible Venereal Tumor After Effective Chemotherapy In A Dog, Gabriela Silva Hidalgo, Silvia Del Carmen Cota Guajardo, Margarita Del Socorro Davila Paredes, Nora Maria Carcamo Arechiga, Martin Lopez Valenzuela
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A male mixed breed street dog (age unknown) presented with an ocular mass and multiple ulcerated subcutaneous nodules on both hind limbs which bled easily when touched. Inspection of the genital organs revealed that no masses were present. The ocular mass and nodules were diagnosed as a transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) by fine-needle aspiration cytology. The total remission of the tumor was achieved after 5 applications of vincristine sulfate. The dog was adopted during the remission period, but 5 months after adoption he developed neurological signs and died. The necropsy revealed a mass located in the trunk of the corpus …
Stress Response Related To Ultrasonographic Examination In Dogs, Cenker Çağri Cingi, Abdurrahman Fati̇h Fi̇dan, Durmuş Fati̇h Başer, Mehmet Uçar, Zülfükar Kadi̇r Saritaş
Stress Response Related To Ultrasonographic Examination In Dogs, Cenker Çağri Cingi, Abdurrahman Fati̇h Fi̇dan, Durmuş Fati̇h Başer, Mehmet Uçar, Zülfükar Kadi̇r Saritaş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study investigated whether abdominal ultrasonography, a frequently used examination method in clinics and hospitals, causes stress in dogs. For the study, 10 healthy dogs were used. Following general examination, intravenous catheters were placed in the V. cephalica accecorius of the dogs and blood specimens were collected to obtain serum and plasma samples (minute 0). After a 30- min break, ultrasonography was applied following shaving of the abdominal region. Serum and plasma samples were collected from the intravenous catheters at the 5th, 15th, and 20th minutes of the ultrasonographic examination during which the urinary bladder, left kidney, spleen, stomach, liver, …
Evaluation Of Morgan's Pocket Technique In The Treatment Of Nictitans Gland Prolapse In Dogs, Mehmet Zeki̇ Yilmaz Deveci̇, Cafer Tayer İşler, Zi̇ya Yurtal, Muhammed Enes Altuğ, Ömer Kirgiz
Evaluation Of Morgan's Pocket Technique In The Treatment Of Nictitans Gland Prolapse In Dogs, Mehmet Zeki̇ Yilmaz Deveci̇, Cafer Tayer İşler, Zi̇ya Yurtal, Muhammed Enes Altuğ, Ömer Kirgiz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Nictitans gland prolapse (NGP), also known as third eyelid gland prolapse or cherry eye disease, is an important eye problem that should be treated as soon as possible in dogs. Although many surgical methods have been described, there is no consensus on the most effective technique. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the characteristics of cases and clinical outcomes of Morgan's pocket technique in the treatment of dogs with NGP. In this context, the characteristics of the cases were examined in 25 dogs diagnosed (29 eyes) with NGP. Clinical results, recurrence, and complications were evaluated in 17 dogs …
In Vitro Investigation Of Netosis Reaction Developing From Dog Polymorphonuclearneutrophils To Toxoplasma Gondii, Güneş Karakurt, Kader Yildiz
In Vitro Investigation Of Netosis Reaction Developing From Dog Polymorphonuclearneutrophils To Toxoplasma Gondii, Güneş Karakurt, Kader Yildiz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Toxoplasma gondii is known to develop extracellular traps from neutrophils in some animal species such as mice, cattle, sheep, cats, and donkeys. This study aimed to investigate the extracellular trap structures formed in dog polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) to T. gondii tachyzoites in vitro. Dog PMN was isolated using Percoll dilutions (45%, 54%, 63%, and 72%). After incubation with tachyzoites, the extracellular traps originating from the dog PMNs were observed in the extracellular areas. Histones (H3), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and neutrophil elastase (NE), the characteristic features of NETosis reaction, were detected in extracellular areas. The tachyzoites were observed between the extracellular trap …
The Clinical Outcome Of Three Procedures For Extraarticular Stabilization Of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries In Dogs, Cornel Igna, Roxana Dascalu, Daniel Bumb, Bogdan Sicoe, Cristian Zaha, Larisa Schuszler
The Clinical Outcome Of Three Procedures For Extraarticular Stabilization Of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries In Dogs, Cornel Igna, Roxana Dascalu, Daniel Bumb, Bogdan Sicoe, Cristian Zaha, Larisa Schuszler
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament injury in which the stifle was stabilized with lateral suture stabilization, lateral suture stabilization-modified, or Securos lateral bone anchor tibial suture and monofilament nylon sutures placed at quasi-isometric points of the stifle. It is a retrospective study comprising a sample population of 49 client-owned dogs. Medical records from 2014?2016 were reviewed to identify dogs that had a cranial cruciate ligament rupture in which the stifle was stabilized using one of the aforementioned methods. The overall complication rate was 16.3% and the documented complication …
Treatment With Custom Partial Condyle Prosthesis Of A Comminuted Femoral Condylefracture In A Dog: A Case Report, Kemal Altunatmaz, Ebru Eravci Yalin, Büşra İnal Günay, Defne Joan Şadalak Mckinstry, Zeynep Tol Sevi̇m
Treatment With Custom Partial Condyle Prosthesis Of A Comminuted Femoral Condylefracture In A Dog: A Case Report, Kemal Altunatmaz, Ebru Eravci Yalin, Büşra İnal Günay, Defne Joan Şadalak Mckinstry, Zeynep Tol Sevi̇m
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The patient in this case report was a male Golden Retriever dog, approximately 5 years of age, found in woodlands and presenting with an inability to use the right hindlimb. In craniocaudal and mediolateral radiographs taken of the patient, presence of an old comminuted fracture caused by a firearm injury was observed in the right femoral condyle. A custom-made trochlear groove of suitable dimensions for the patient was produced. The patient tip-toed on postoperative day 1 and was seen to be mostly weight-bearing by day 7. The lameness was determined to have lessened to a great extent after 1 month …
A Case Of Ex Vivo Boosted Immune Cell Therapy For Chronic Ulcerative Dermatitis In A Dog, Seulgi Bae
A Case Of Ex Vivo Boosted Immune Cell Therapy For Chronic Ulcerative Dermatitis In A Dog, Seulgi Bae
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 13-year-old castrated male Shih Tzu was presented with recurrent otitis externa and ulcerative dermatitis. Previous investigations had failed to identify the cause, and the lesion was resistant to treatment. According to the histopathological examination, a tentative diagnosis of chronic ulcerative dermatitis with bacterial infection was made. To treat the patient, immune cell therapy with antibiotics was conducted every 2 weeks, for a total of six sessions. After treatment, the skin lesion resolved. No side effects were observed during therapy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of the use of immune cell therapy for …
Assessment Of Asymmetric Dimethyl Arginine, Cardiac Troponin I, Thyroxine, Cholesterol, And Triglyceride Levels In Obese Dogs And Dogs With Normal Body Condition, Hüseyi̇n Ci̇han, Merve Tural
Assessment Of Asymmetric Dimethyl Arginine, Cardiac Troponin I, Thyroxine, Cholesterol, And Triglyceride Levels In Obese Dogs And Dogs With Normal Body Condition, Hüseyi̇n Ci̇han, Merve Tural
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to assess serum asymmetric dimethyl arginine (ADMA), cardiac troponin I (cTnI), thyroxine (T4), cholesterol and triglyceride (TG) levels in dogs with normal body condition and obese dogs. A total of 40 dogs (n = 40) were included in the study and dogs were divided into two groups; 20 dogs with normal body condition and 20 obese dogs. The dogs were grouped according to the five-point body-condition scoring (BCS) system. Serum ADMA, cTnI, T4, cholesterol, and TG levels were measured in addition to routine biochemical parameters. Serum ADMA, cTnI, TG, and cholesterol levels were statistically …
Cyanoacrylate Tissue Adhesive For The Management Of Corneal Perforation In Dogs:A Report Of Three Cases, Je-Hwan Jang, Joon Young Kim
Cyanoacrylate Tissue Adhesive For The Management Of Corneal Perforation In Dogs:A Report Of Three Cases, Je-Hwan Jang, Joon Young Kim
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Corneal perforation can cause profound vision loss and requires immediate treatment. Bandage contact lens insertion and gluing are temporary treatment methods. However, if the patient cannot undergo surgery for a variety of reasons, these methods are inevitably used as permanent treatment methods. The use of cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive (CTA) for the management of corneal perforation in humans has been reported for several decades. Here we describe, for the first time as per our knowledge, the use of CTA (Vetbond) for the management of corneal perforation with a diameter of
Abdominal Ultrasonographic Findings In Dogs With Mammary Tumors: Association With Tumor Characteristics And Survival, Daniella Matos Da Silva, Angélica Inajá Juliani, Camila Lopes Ribeiro, Jair Rodini Engracia Filho, Simone Domit Guérios, Tilde Rodrigues Froes
Abdominal Ultrasonographic Findings In Dogs With Mammary Tumors: Association With Tumor Characteristics And Survival, Daniella Matos Da Silva, Angélica Inajá Juliani, Camila Lopes Ribeiro, Jair Rodini Engracia Filho, Simone Domit Guérios, Tilde Rodrigues Froes
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Abdominal ultrasound is frequently performed as part of initial staging of canine mammary tumors. The aims of this study were to describe abdominal ultrasonographic findings present at diagnosis of mammary tumors in dogs and to assess their value for associations with histopathological results and treatment outcome. The medical records of 201 female dogs diagnosed with mammary tumors that had abdominal ultrasonography performed as part of their initial clinical evaluation were reviewed. Histopathological diagnosis of malignant mammary tumors was obtained in most cases (86%; 172 cases). One hundred and fifty-seven animals (78%) had some ultrasonographic abnormality. A total of 338 ultrasonographic …
Ocular Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Cataractous And Pseudophakic Eyes In Dogs, Shriram Ganesan, Ramani Chandrasekhara Iyer
Ocular Ultrasonographic Evaluation Of Cataractous And Pseudophakic Eyes In Dogs, Shriram Ganesan, Ramani Chandrasekhara Iyer
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Ocular B-mode ultrasonography is one of the noninvasive, rapid diagnostic imaging techniques indicated in canine cataract patients to evaluate the posterior segment of the eye. This study was conducted on twelve eyes of dogs with a history of cataract, which were scanned under topical anesthesia. The preoperative and postoperative ultrasonographic biometry, and ultrasonographic features of the lens, intraocular lens (IOL), and posterior segment were recorded. There was a significant difference between pre- and postphacoemulsification mean value of the axial length of globe and anterior chamber depth. The normal ultrasonographic features of the 2-hydroxy-ethyl-methylacrylate IOL was observed in vitro by placing …
Bilateral Radial Carpal Bone Luxation And Its Treatment In A Dog, Didar Aydin Kaya
Bilateral Radial Carpal Bone Luxation And Its Treatment In A Dog, Didar Aydin Kaya
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Radial carpal bone luxation is rarely encountered in dogs. A literature review did not reveal any case of bilateral radial carpal bone luxation or its treatment. In the current case study, the process and result of the treatment of a dog with bilateral radial carpal bone luxation, brought to the İstanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine?s Department of Surgery is presented. Treatment of luxation was achieved by using screws and cerclage wire. The long-term follow-up of this patient was limited to only 2 months since the dog was not brought back to the clinic.
The First Case Of Traumatic Myiasis Caused By Musca Domestica In A Dog In Konya, Turkey, Bi̇lal Di̇k, Ceylan İlhan, Onur Ceylan, Elgi̇n Orçum Uzunlu
The First Case Of Traumatic Myiasis Caused By Musca Domestica In A Dog In Konya, Turkey, Bi̇lal Di̇k, Ceylan İlhan, Onur Ceylan, Elgi̇n Orçum Uzunlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A case of traumatic myiasis caused by the Musca domestica (Linnaeus 1758) housefly was detected in a dog in Konya, Turkey. A 4-year-old Kangal breed dog injured in a traffic accident was brought to the surgery clinic of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Selçuk University in Konya, Turkey for treatment. Several dipterous larvae were collected from the wound of the dog, placed in a petri dish with 70% ethanol, and sent to the parasitology laboratory for identification. The larvae were examined macroscopically. The specimens were identified as third-instar larvae of M. domestica. This is the first report of traumatic …
Severe Granulomatous Hepatitis Caused By Capillaria Hepatica In A Puppy, Ayli̇n Alasonyalilar Demi̇rer, Ahmet Akkoç, Bayram Şenli̇k, İbrahi̇m Taci̇ Cangül
Severe Granulomatous Hepatitis Caused By Capillaria Hepatica In A Puppy, Ayli̇n Alasonyalilar Demi̇rer, Ahmet Akkoç, Bayram Şenli̇k, İbrahi̇m Taci̇ Cangül
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This report describes the inflammation caused by Capillaria hepatica in the liver of a female stray dog of approximately 2 months old for the first time in Turkey. Histopathological examination revealed severe granulomatous hepatitis with occasional adult nematodes and abundant eggs in the hepatic parenchyma. The present case differs from the other capillariasis cases by the age of the dog and the presence of mature female parasites and severe inflammation.
Thromboelastographic Evaluation Of Hemostatic Functionin Dogs With Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Zeki̇ Yilmaz, Meri̇ç Kocatürk, Oya Eralp İnan, Pinar Levent
Thromboelastographic Evaluation Of Hemostatic Functionin Dogs With Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Zeki̇ Yilmaz, Meri̇ç Kocatürk, Oya Eralp İnan, Pinar Levent
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study aimed to evaluate the hemostatic function by thromboelastography (TEG) and determine if there was an association between the changes in hemostatic parameters and serum cardiac troponin I (cTnI) in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). DCM was diagnosed by echocardiography in 19 dogs. Ten healthy dogs were selected as controls. Myocardial injury was confirmed by increased serum cTnI levels. Coagulation was assessed by TEG evaluating clot kinetics (reaction time [R] and kinetic time [K]), clot strengthening (alpha [α] angle and G value), platelet function (maximum amplitude [MA] and coagulation-index [CI]), clot stability (LY30, the percentage of lysis 30 min …
First Clinical Strongyloides Stercoralis Case In A Dog In Turkey, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Yücel Meral, Cenk Soner Bölükbaş, Ali̇ Tümay Gürler, Mustafa Açici
First Clinical Strongyloides Stercoralis Case In A Dog In Turkey, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Yücel Meral, Cenk Soner Bölükbaş, Ali̇ Tümay Gürler, Mustafa Açici
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 2.5-year-old small male Cavalier King Charles spaniel was brought to Ondokuz Mayıs University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Animal Hospital with symptoms of severe watery diarrhea, pain during defecation, intermittent cough, vomiting, and emaciation. Examination of the fecal smear revealed moderate infection of Strongyloides stercoralis larvae and two adult females. Counting of the larvae in feces was performed by Baermann method and 20 larvae were determined per gram of feces. The dog was treated with ivermectin (Avromec, 0.2 mg/kg subcutaneously) and multivitamin syrup (Vitabiol) for 5 days for supporting the body condition. This paper is the first clinical case report …
Fascia Lata Flap To Repair Perineal Hernia In Dogs: A Preliminary Study, Simone Guérios, Juliana Monteiro, Daniella Matos Da Silva
Fascia Lata Flap To Repair Perineal Hernia In Dogs: A Preliminary Study, Simone Guérios, Juliana Monteiro, Daniella Matos Da Silva
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Perineal hernia (PH) in dogs normally requires surgical reconstruction of the pelvic diaphragm. The use of fascia lata grafts has been reported and described in previous studies for the correction of PH after failure of the conventional herniorrhaphy. The purpose of this report is to describe a modified technique of fascia lata flap (FLP) for PH repair in dogs. Six client-owned male dogs with PH were included in the study. PH was repaired with a FLP obtained from the dog's ipsilateral thigh and sutured directly into the perineal defect. Caudal scrotal orchiectomy was performed in all dogs that were not …
Molecular And Seroprevalence Of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis In West Anatolia, Turkey, Serkan Bakirci, Hüseyi̇n Bi̇lgi̇n Bi̇lgi̇ç, Onur Köse, Ayça Aksulu, Seli̇n Hacilarlioğlu, Hasan Erdoğan, Tüli̇n Karagenç
Molecular And Seroprevalence Of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis In West Anatolia, Turkey, Serkan Bakirci, Hüseyi̇n Bi̇lgi̇n Bi̇lgi̇ç, Onur Köse, Ayça Aksulu, Seli̇n Hacilarlioğlu, Hasan Erdoğan, Tüli̇n Karagenç
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) is a protozoal disease caused by Leishmania species. Dogs play an important role as a reservoir. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of CanL by molecular and serological techniques among stray dogs living in kennels in Aydın, Manisa, and İzmir, located in western Turkey. Blood samples were collected from a total of 191 dogs and analyzed using indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The isolates that tested positive using PCR were further analyzed by real-time PCR for species identification and confirmation. A total of 21 (10.99%) dogs were found …
Diagnostic And Therapeutic Approach To Cardiac Myxosarcoma In A Dog, Meri̇ç Kocatürk, Hakan Salci, Murat Bi̇çer, Ahmet Akkoç, Sai̇m Sağ, Zeki̇ Yilmaz
Diagnostic And Therapeutic Approach To Cardiac Myxosarcoma In A Dog, Meri̇ç Kocatürk, Hakan Salci, Murat Bi̇çer, Ahmet Akkoç, Sai̇m Sağ, Zeki̇ Yilmaz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 7-year-old Chow Pei was referred to an animal hospital for the evaluation of a 1-month history of abdominal distension and exercise intolerance. A systolic murmur was auscultated over the tricuspid valve (TV). Thoracic radiographs showed cardiomegaly, right atrial enlargement, and pulmonary edema. Electrocardiography revealed small QRS complexes and a right-bundle brunch block. Echocardiography also showed right atrial enlargement and tricuspid insufficiency due to the presence of a mass on the posterior leaflet of the TV. The mass was excised by intracardiac surgery and histological evaluation revealed myxosarcoma. This is a case report of a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to …
Subarachnoid Transplantation Of Autologous Neurogenically Induced Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells For The Treatment Of Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy In Two Dogs, Pinar Can, Ömer Beşalti, Eylül Akpinar, Zeynep Aktaş, Ayşe Eser Elçi̇n, Yaşar Murat Elçi̇n
Subarachnoid Transplantation Of Autologous Neurogenically Induced Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells For The Treatment Of Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy In Two Dogs, Pinar Can, Ömer Beşalti, Eylül Akpinar, Zeynep Aktaş, Ayşe Eser Elçi̇n, Yaşar Murat Elçi̇n
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of autologous neurogenically induced bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (NIBM-MSCs) in two dogs suspected to have fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy (FCEM). Both dogs were paraplegic without deep pain perception (DPP) and tentatively diagnosed by MRI. Autologous NIBM-MSCs (5 × 106) were transplanted into the lumbar subarachnoid space two times with a 21-day interval for each patient. Based on a 21-month follow-up of the treated animals, the transplantation of NIBM-MSCs seems to be promising in subjects with FCEM lacking DPP.
Immunohistochemical Evaluation Of Canine And Felinemerkel Cell Tumors?A Report Of Two Cases, Mateusz Mikiewicz, Iwona Otrocka-Domagala, Katarzyna Pazdzior-Czapula, Michal Gesek, Anna Mikolajczyk, Agnieszka Blacha
Immunohistochemical Evaluation Of Canine And Felinemerkel Cell Tumors?A Report Of Two Cases, Mateusz Mikiewicz, Iwona Otrocka-Domagala, Katarzyna Pazdzior-Czapula, Michal Gesek, Anna Mikolajczyk, Agnieszka Blacha
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Merkel cell tumors, a type of cutaneous round-cell tumors, are rarely observed in dogs and cats. This tumor type originates from cutaneous neuroendocrine cells. In the present study, the morphology of canine and feline Merkel cell tumors and their immunoexpression of neuron-specific enolase, cytokeratin, chromogranin A, Ki67, and metallothionein were evaluated using histopathological and immunohistochemical methods. The canine Merkel cell tumor displayed a diffuse morphological pattern, whereas the feline tumor displayed a solid morphological pattern. Both tumors were positive for neuron-specific enolase and cytokeratin, but negative for chromogranin A. The Ki67 indexes in the canine and feline tumors were 7% …
Detection Of Helicobacter Heilmannii Type Ii And Helicobacter Pylori Indogs And Their Role In The Development Of Gastritis, Si̇nem Ülgen, Sevgi̇ Ergi̇n, Gülbi̇n Şennazli, Utku Bakirel
Detection Of Helicobacter Heilmannii Type Ii And Helicobacter Pylori Indogs And Their Role In The Development Of Gastritis, Si̇nem Ülgen, Sevgi̇ Ergi̇n, Gülbi̇n Şennazli, Utku Bakirel
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori and Helicobacter heilmannii type II in dogs and evaluate the role of Helicobacter spp. İn chronic gastritis. Gastroscopy was performed in a total of 40 dogs (22 symptomatic and 18 asymptomatic) admitted to the small animal clinic of İstanbul University. In this study, the density of spiral bacteria and the degree and type of gastritis by histopathology were determined. Rapid urease tests were performed on gastric biopsy samples, and the species identity was determined using nested polymerase chain reaction to assess for the presence of H. Heilmannii …
Concentrations Of Manganese, Iron, And Strontium In Bones Of Thedomestic Dog (Canis Lupus Familiaris), Halina Budis, Elzbieta Kalisinska, Natalia Lanocha, Danuta Kosik_Bogacka
Concentrations Of Manganese, Iron, And Strontium In Bones Of Thedomestic Dog (Canis Lupus Familiaris), Halina Budis, Elzbieta Kalisinska, Natalia Lanocha, Danuta Kosik_Bogacka
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine concentrations of manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), and strontium (Sr) in the cartilage, compact bone, spongy bone, and cartilage with adjacent compact bone of the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris). The experiment was carried out on bones from the hip joints of 24 dogs (dogs of 8 years) from northwestern Poland. The concentrations of Mn, Fe, and Sr were assessed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Fe concentration was the highest in the cartilage and compact bone. Mn concentration was the lowest in all three types of bone material and had a significantly lower concentration …
Cell-Based Therapy And Rehabilitation With Prosthetic Limbs In A Dog, Jayakrushna Das, Indramani Nath, Padmanav Routray, Rabindra Kumar Das, Sidhartha Sankar Behera
Cell-Based Therapy And Rehabilitation With Prosthetic Limbs In A Dog, Jayakrushna Das, Indramani Nath, Padmanav Routray, Rabindra Kumar Das, Sidhartha Sankar Behera
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 5-year-old male dog was presented with the complaint of a chronic nonhealing wound on both hind legs. The wound occurred during a serious train accident that caused loss of both hind limbs below the hock joint. Since then, the wound did not respond to any standard treatment for up to 4 months. Again it was dressed for 15 days, but it did not show any improvement. With the consent of the owner, cell-based therapy was conducted by collecting bone marrow from the proximal anteromedial aspect of the tibia. After the application of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) …
A Disseminated Cutaneous Plasmacytoma Case In A Dog, Burçak Özkan, Si̇nem Ülgen, Funda Yildirim, Ali̇ Riza Kiziler, Kürşat Özer, Mehmet Erman Or, Aydin Gürel, Ümi̇t Bora Barutçu, Hazi̇m Tamer Dodurka
A Disseminated Cutaneous Plasmacytoma Case In A Dog, Burçak Özkan, Si̇nem Ülgen, Funda Yildirim, Ali̇ Riza Kiziler, Kürşat Özer, Mehmet Erman Or, Aydin Gürel, Ümi̇t Bora Barutçu, Hazi̇m Tamer Dodurka
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog presenting with diffuse lesions was diagnosed with cutaneous plasmacytoma. Sites where tumors occurred most often involved the skin of the facial areas, as well as that of the shoulder, neck, and back of the body. No systemic findings were present in spite of a significant enlargement of the lesions. The tumors varied in diameter, the largest being 5-10 cm. Tissue samples obtained from tumoral masses were fixed in 10% formalin, processed routinely, embedded in paraffin, cut into sections of 4-5 µm, and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. To determine the nature of the tumoral cells, kappa …
A New Approach To Neospora Caninum Infection Epidemiology: Neosporosis In Integrated And Rural Dairy Farms In Turkey, Naci̇ Öcal, Hasan Tarik Atmaca, Meti̇n Koray Albay, Ahmet Deni̇z, Hakan Kalender, Kader Yildiz, Oğuz Kul
A New Approach To Neospora Caninum Infection Epidemiology: Neosporosis In Integrated And Rural Dairy Farms In Turkey, Naci̇ Öcal, Hasan Tarik Atmaca, Meti̇n Koray Albay, Ahmet Deni̇z, Hakan Kalender, Kader Yildiz, Oğuz Kul
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Both cattle and dogs were examined in modern and rural dairy farms that had a history of abortion over 5%. The blood samples were collected from 427 aborted cattle and the sera were tested using a commercial ELISA test kit. Additionally, a necropsy procedure was carried out on the fetuses and calves dead within 2 months after birth; the tissue samples were evaluated by histopathologic, immunoperoxidase, and PCR techniques. Eighteen dogs in close contact with the cattle in the same field were included in the study and blood and feces samples were collected. The feces samples were analyzed by copro-PCR …