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Conflict leopards are often critically wounded and need care and rehabilitation under captivity. These incapacitated leopards need special health care and management including changes in diet to suit their physiological needs. In most zoos, a monotonous diet protocol of carabeef / beef is followed. It is essential to make changes to diet to suit the incapacity and provide wise supplementation where needed. In our study, five incapacitated or geriatric leopards were selected, their diet was modified considering their incapacity and their health was monitored by daily health monitoring, body score indexing, faecal scores, blood and biochemical monitoring etc. It was observed that making changes in regular diet to suit incapacitated and geriatric leopards was instrumental in the health and well being of incapacitated leopards in captivity. Similarly, geriatric leopards need special care to avert health complications and lead a healthy life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the diagnosis tool of liver disorders in dogs which is ultrasonography. It cites clinical cases with manifestation of liver disease of dogs in which they were subjected to ultrasound examination. It mentions that Toshiba Ultrasound machine is used as the ultrasound machine for the clinical cases. It notes that the liver was scanned in transverse and longitudinal section fanning movement.

Eleven dogs were diagnosed with corneal opacity based on clinical and opthalmic examination. Antibiotic and corticosteriod therapy initially for seven days followed by cyclosporine after confirmation of epithelization. Negative fluorescin dye test was confirmation for effective therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new minimal invasive technique using stainless steel stapling in six dogs was compared with practiced surgical technique. After draining, the haematoma and removal of complete blood and fibrin clots through the incision, haematoma cavity was flushed with Povidine iodine and stainless steel stapling was applied into the ear in six (6) dogs and practiced surgical method in another six (6) dogs. The stapling technique required less surgical time for obliteration of dead space and less time required for complete healing as compared to surgical technique. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Two bullocks with history of fracture of horn, foul smelling, head shaking, mucopurulent discharge from the corresponding nostrils, dull, depressed, partially closed eyes and head pressing were presented. Both animals were suspected for sinusitis and in second case tumor mass (squamous cell carcinoma) at the tip was observed. The affected horns were surgically removed and no recurrence was observed. Animals recovered uneventfully. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A nine year old pomeranian female dog was reported with inappetance, reduced water intake, occasional vomiting, and large growth since last two months. Clinical examination revealed fever, dysponea, auscultation of chest revealed lung consolidation and large tumor in left caudal abdominal gland. Surgical intervention under dissociative anaesthesia, removal of tumorous mass and post-operative care was undertaken. The histopathological examination revealed proliferation of mesenchymal cells along with tubular epithelial type representing fibrosarcoma of mammary gland. Uneventful recovery marked the successful surgical intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A six year old male dog was presented with complaints of serosangineous discharge from the prepuce and the nostrils with a huge swelling on the nasal bridge and difficult breathing with snoring sounds. Clinical examination revealed venereal granuloma on the shaft of penis and mucosa of prepuce. Examination of the nostrils revealed softening of the nasal bridge and the nasal canal was packed with the extensive growth. Radiography revealed extensive loss of the nasal bone due to destruction and soft tissue mass above lesion. The histopathological examination of biopsy samples confirmed the growth to be venereal granuloma. The growth from the genitelia was removed surgically and post-operative antibiotic and analgesic course was given. Chemotherapy of Inj. vincristin instituted at weekly interval for 5 weeks for regression of the intranasal growth and also to avoid the recurrence of tumour. The discharge from the genitelia and nasal canal completely subsided at the end of first week and the swelling subsided by the end of fourth week. The surgical excision and vincristin chemotherapy lead to complete regression of growth in the nasal passage. No recurrence of the case was reported till the period of 6 months follow-up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a case study of a 10-month-old Labrador male with history of anorexia for the past six days, inability to pass faeces for 8 days, arched back and dullness. The diagnosis of intussusception was confirmed through the ultrasound examination. The article also discusses several procedures necessary for detecting and managing intussusception including abdominal ultrasonography and cranial midline laparotomy.

The article presents a case study of a four-year-old Labrador bitch with complaint of severe pain followed by anorexia, unsuccessful attempts of vomiting and not passing faeces for one day. Radiographic examination confirmed the diagnosis of gastric torsion distension. The article also discusses the surgical management in correcting the abnormality.

The article presents a case study of a 6-month-old pug with complaints of profuse salivation, inability to swallow and drink. Plain radiograph at lateral position was performed and revealed the presence of a sewing needle in the pharyngeal area. The article also discusses the importance of maintaining electrolyte balance during the removal of sewing needle in the pug's pharyngeal wall.

Spirometra species are the pseudotapeworm which causes severe diarrhea, weight loss and dehydration in wild animals.Two tiger cubs were presented for general check up. Faecal sample of cubs examined, were positive for Spirometra species. Cubs were treated with praziquantel @ 5 mg/kg body wt. (Tab. Eazypeta @ 1 tab/10 kg body wt.). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]