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Romano J. Macropod Pediatrics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract 2024; 27:245-261. [PMID: 38097494 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2023.11.007] [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] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
Abstract
Macropods belong to the marsupial family Macropodidae, which includes animals such as kangaroos and wallabies. Macropod offspring are highly altricial at birth and require specialized care and environmental conditions for healthy development. The care and management of pediatric macropods poses a challenge due to the unique physiology and reproductive strategy of macropods. In order to successfully work with pediatric macropods, clinical veterinarians should have knowledge of species-specific husbandry, normal postnatal development, and common medical conditions/treatments. With limited information available on macropod pediatric medicine, further research is warranted to improve the care and management of these animals in human care.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jon Romano
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Exotics and Lab Animal Medicine, Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548, USA.
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Establishment of Hematological and Plasma Biochemical Reference Values and Analysis of Risk Factors for Pet Sugar Gliders ( Petaurus breviceps) in Taiwan. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12243583. [PMID: 36552503 PMCID: PMC9774594 DOI: 10.3390/ani12243583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Hematological and plasma biochemical examination are crucial in the veterinary care of sugar gliders, which are increasingly popular in Taiwan and the United States. However, published research of the species' reference interval and related influencing factors were rare. The objectives of this study were to establish the hematological and plasma biochemical reference values for captive sugar gliders in Taiwan and to evaluate the influence of factors including age, gender, neuter status, location, season, diet, caging arrangement, and other pets in the household. A total of 42 clinically healthy pet sugar gliders were recruited. Morphometrical measurements and physiological data were collected, and hematological and plasma biochemical examinations were performed. The reference value of each index was calculated using Reference Value Advisor (RVA) software, following the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP) guidelines. Normality of data distribution was tested, and data transformation was conducted. The parametric method and robust method were used to determine reference limits. Univariate analysis was performed, and multiple regression models were built for each hematological and plasma biochemical parameter. Red blood cell, hematocrit, and hemoglobin levels were higher in males, compared to females, while they were lower in the neutered group, compared to the intact group. Relative neutrophil counts were higher in elder sugar gliders, while relative lymphocyte counts were lower. Aspartate transaminase levels were higher in elder sugar gliders, while albumin levels were lower. Blood urea nitrogen levels were highest in spring. The blood profile and related effects presented in this study can provide useful information for veterinary care in pet sugar gliders.
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Rendle J, Yeap L, Jackson B, Warren K, Ward SJ, Donaldson R, Mayberry C, Richardson J, Vaughan-Higgins R. Prevalence of Macropod Progressive Periodontal Disease (“lumpy jaw”) in wild western grey kangaroos (Macropus fuliginosus). JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.25225/jvb.20030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jessica Rendle
- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Australia; e-mail: , , , , ,
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Australia; e-mail: , , , , ,
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Australia; e-mail: , , , , ,
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Australia; e-mail: , , , , ,
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- School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, UK; e-mail:
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Australia; e-mail: , , , , ,
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- School of Animal Biology, University of Western Australia, Australia; e-mail:
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Australia; e-mail: , , , , ,
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Australia; e-mail: , , , , ,
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