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Ovariohysterectomy in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo)

Year 2012, Volume: 59 Issue: 4, 307 - 310, 01.12.2012
https://doi.org/10.1501/Vetfak_0000002543

Abstract

Ferrets are induced ovulators and estrus may last up to 5-6 months resulting in estrogen-induced bone marrow suppression and severe aplastic anaemia that can result in death. Spaying non-breeding females at 6-8 months of age, prior to or during first two weeks of estrus, is recommended as a preventative measure. On 1st of March 2010, an 8-month old domestic ferret weighing 920 g was introduced with a 5 day history of inguinal mass and request of sexing. Clinical examination revealed a 1.6 cm vulvar swelling, a characteristic of estrus in ferrets. Estrus was confirmed by vaginal exfoliative cytology. Because the ferret was housed alone and was not intended for breeding ovariohysterectomy (OHE) was recommended. OHE was performed through a ventral midline incision under general anaesthesia. No complications were observed and the vulva regressed to its normal size in 3 weeks. The objectives of this study were to highlight the importance of OHE in prevention of estrogen-induced bone marrow suppression in ferrets. Critical aspects of the surgical technique were also discussed

References

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Bir evcil gelincikte (Mustela putorius furo) ovaryohisterektomi operasyonu

Year 2012, Volume: 59 Issue: 4, 307 - 310, 01.12.2012
https://doi.org/10.1501/Vetfak_0000002543

Abstract

Provake ovulasyonun görüldüğü dişi gelinciklerde, östrus 5-6 aya kadar uzayabilmekte ve bu durum kemik iliği baskılanması ve ölümcül aplastik anemi ile sonuçlanabilmektedir. Koruyucu amaçla; çiftleştirilmeyecek dişilerin 6-8 aylık yaşta, çiftleşme dönemi öncesinde veya östrusun ilk 2 haftası içerisinde kısırlaştırılması önerilmektedir. 1 Mart 2010 tarihinde 920 gr ağırlığında, 8 aylık bir gelincik inguinal bölgede 5 gündür süregelen şişkinlik ve cinsiyet tayini istemiyle getirildi. Klinik muayenede, vulvada östrusa özgü pembe renkli 1.6 cm çapında şişkinlik belirlendi. Östrus vaginal eksfolyatif sitoloji ile doğrulandı. Hayvanın yalnız barındırılması ve yavru istenmemesi nedeniyle ovaryohisterektomi (OHE) önerildi. Genel anestezi altında ventral orta hat ensizyonu ile OHE gerçekleştirildi. Herhangi bir komplikasyonla karşılaşılmadı ve vulva 3 hafta içerisinde regrese oldu. Bu çalışmanın başlıca amacı OHE’nin östrojene bağlı kemik iliği baskılanmasının engellenmesindeki önemine dikkat çekmektir. Ayrıca, cerrahi tekniğe ilişkin önemli noktalara değinilmeye çalışılmıştır

References

  • Ball RS (2006): Issues to consider for preparing ferrets as research subjects in the laboratory. ILAR J, 47, 348-357.
  • Lindeberg H (2008): Reproduction of the female ferret. Reprod Domest Anim, 43,150-156.
  • Crossmon G (1937): A modification of Mallory’s connective tissue stain with a discussion of the principles involved. Anat Rec, 69, 33-38.
  • Murphy BD (1989): Reproductive physiology of female mustelids. 107-123. In: Seal US, Thorne ET, Bogan MA, Anderson SH (eds), Conservation Biology and the Black- footed Ferret. New Haven, CT,: Yale University Press.
  • Orcutt KJ (2003): Ferret urogenital diseases. Vet Clin Exot Anim, 6, 113-138.
  • Eshar D, Wyre NR (2010): Ovariohysterectomy in ferrets. Lab Anim (NY), 39, 140-141.
  • Schoemaker NJ (2003): Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets. PhD thesis, Utrecht University.
  • Fox JG, Bell JA (1998): Growth reproduction and breeding. 211-228. In: Fox JG, editor. Biology and diseases of the ferret. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
  • Castanheira de Matos RE, Morrisey JK (2006): Common procedures in the pet ferret. Vet Clin Exot Anim, 9, 347-365.
  • Hammond J, Walton A (1934): Notes on ovulation and fertilization in the ferret. J Exp Biol, 14, 307-319.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Veterinary Surgery
Other ID JA74SA89JK
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Halit Kanca

Kübra Karakaş

Alev Gürol Bayraktaroğlu

Oytun Okan Şenel

Publication Date December 1, 2012
Published in Issue Year 2012Volume: 59 Issue: 4

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APA Kanca, H., Karakaş, K., Bayraktaroğlu, A. G., Şenel, O. O. (2012). Ovariohysterectomy in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo). Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 59(4), 307-310. https://doi.org/10.1501/Vetfak_0000002543
AMA Kanca H, Karakaş K, Bayraktaroğlu AG, Şenel OO. Ovariohysterectomy in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo). Ankara Univ Vet Fak Derg. December 2012;59(4):307-310. doi:10.1501/Vetfak_0000002543
Chicago Kanca, Halit, Kübra Karakaş, Alev Gürol Bayraktaroğlu, and Oytun Okan Şenel. “Ovariohysterectomy in a Domestic Ferret (Mustela Putorius Furo)”. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi 59, no. 4 (December 2012): 307-10. https://doi.org/10.1501/Vetfak_0000002543.
EndNote Kanca H, Karakaş K, Bayraktaroğlu AG, Şenel OO (December 1, 2012) Ovariohysterectomy in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo). Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi 59 4 307–310.
IEEE H. Kanca, K. Karakaş, A. G. Bayraktaroğlu, and O. O. Şenel, “Ovariohysterectomy in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo)”, Ankara Univ Vet Fak Derg, vol. 59, no. 4, pp. 307–310, 2012, doi: 10.1501/Vetfak_0000002543.
ISNAD Kanca, Halit et al. “Ovariohysterectomy in a Domestic Ferret (Mustela Putorius Furo)”. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi 59/4 (December 2012), 307-310. https://doi.org/10.1501/Vetfak_0000002543.
JAMA Kanca H, Karakaş K, Bayraktaroğlu AG, Şenel OO. Ovariohysterectomy in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo). Ankara Univ Vet Fak Derg. 2012;59:307–310.
MLA Kanca, Halit et al. “Ovariohysterectomy in a Domestic Ferret (Mustela Putorius Furo)”. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 59, no. 4, 2012, pp. 307-10, doi:10.1501/Vetfak_0000002543.
Vancouver Kanca H, Karakaş K, Bayraktaroğlu AG, Şenel OO. Ovariohysterectomy in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo). Ankara Univ Vet Fak Derg. 2012;59(4):307-10.