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Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus in a Red Panda ( Ailurus fulgens )
Author(s) -
Neilsen Colleen,
Mans Christoph,
Colopy Sara A.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12135.x
Subject(s) - medicine , gastropexy , abdominal distension , volvulus , tachypnea , abdominal ultrasonography , distension , stomach , ultrasonography , surgery , tachycardia
Objective To describe the successful management of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) in a red panda. Study Design Clinical report. Animals Red panda diagnosed with GDV. Results A 12‐year‐old male red panda (Ailurus fulgens) was evaluated for acute onset inappetence, staggering, collapse, and tachypnea. Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) was diagnosed by radiography, abdominal ultrasonography, and exploratory celiotomy. Torsion of the stomach was corrected and an incisional gastropexy performed to prevent recurrence. No organs were devitalized, no other abnormalities detected, and the red panda recovered fully within 72 hours. Conclusions GDV should be considered as a differential diagnosis for red pandas presenting with acute onset of unspecific signs such as collapse, inappetence, and abdominal distension. GDV in red pandas can be diagnosed and successfully treated as described in dogs.