Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fatalrhinitis with gastrointestinal gaseous distension in a Cape porcupine.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Jalenques, Marion D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Centre qué · Canada
Abstract
An adult female Cape porcupine () was presented because of marked abdominal distension, acute dyspnea, and lethargy. Physical examination and standard radiographs revealed marked and diffuse gaseous dilation of the stomach and intestines of undetermined origin. The porcupine died despite medical therapy and surgical intervention. Postmortem examination revealed chronic fungal () rhinitis. Given that rodents are obligate nasal breathers, the rhinitis likely resulted in substantial upper airway obstruction leading to aerophagia.
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