Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus in a Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus)

Mitchell, E.; Hawkins, Michelle G.; Gaffney, Patricia M.; MacLeod, Alexander G.

doi:10.5326/0460174

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“…Life-threatening acute GDV is typically seen in 1.5–3-year-old guinea pigs (Dudley and Boivin 2011, DeCubelis and Graham 2013), which is in agreement with findings in the present article. Factors that predispose guinea pigs to GDV are still unknown (Mitchell and others 2010), and the authors of this retrospective study did not see any direct association with either dietary change or other possible causes of this life-threatening condition. Gastrointestinal disorders associated with low dietary fibre and/or excess dietary carbohydrates can cause paralytic ileus (presence of soft faecal pellets in all age categories of guinea pigs).…”

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Diseases in pet guinea pigs: a retrospective study in 1000 animals

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Guinea pigs are commonly kept as pet animals; however, information about particular disease prevalence is lacking. The objective of this article was to present disease prevalence in 1000 pet guinea pigs from private owners divided into three age groups: under two years; between two and five years; and above five years. Medical records of guinea pigs () that were presented to the authors' clinic in the period from January 2008 to August 2013 were reviewed. The most commonly diagnosed disease in guinea pigs was dental disease (36.3 per cent), with higher prevalence in the middle age group (P<0.001) and in males (P<0.001) rather than females. Skin problems were seen as the second most common disease (33.3 per cent), with higher prevalence in male guinea pigs (P<0.001) and in animals younger than two years (P<0.001). Ovarian cystic disease was the third most commonly seen disorder, with higher prevalence in females older than two years (P<0.001). Other common health disorders included gastrointestinal stasis, heterotopic ciliary body calcifications, fatty eye and tibiofemoral osteoarthritis. Only 81 guinea pigs from a total of 1000 animals were healthy. This is the first study to describe the disease prevalence in three age groups of pet guinea pigs.

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Diseases in pet guinea pigs: a retrospective study in 1000 animals

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“…is an acute and progressive life-threatening disease occurring mainly in dogs, but it has also been described in polar bears (Amstrup and Nielsen 1989), cats (Formaggini et al 2008) and guinea pigs (Mitchell et al 2010). The estimated incidence was approximately 0.3-1.2% (in the years 1992-1999) with a mortality of 10-33%, but after surgical therapeutic intervention, this level was about 6% (Glickman et al 1994;Brockman et al 1995;Dennler et al 2005;Beck et al 2006).…”

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Risk factors for gastric dilatation and volvulus in central Europe: an internet survey

Uhríková¹,

Machackova²,

Raušerová-Lexmaulová³

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Vet. Med. - Czech

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ABSTRACT:The aim of this internet-based questionnaire was to determine risk factors for the development and survival of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) in dogs in central Europe. The questionnaire focused on general information, feeding and elimination behaviour, family history, personality and routine habits, was freely distributed on the internet. Respondents were recruited by e-mail, and announcement of the survey on websites focused on dogs or breeder clubs and flyers in veterinary clinics and at dog shows. Responses from the owners of 785 dogs were analysed. Data underwent descriptive statistical and logistic regression analysis. Factors associated with an increased risk of GDV are intact male, specific breed, pet food and first-degree relative with gastric-dilatation and volvulus. In contrast, low risk was observed in spayed females, dogs eating meals with large particles, dogs with frequent defecation or in dogs kept at home. Non-survivors had a significantly longer time between food consumption and the development of clinical signs than survivors. We conclude that the risk of GDV development is associated with several factors. Some of these can be influenced by the owner or veterinarian.

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“…Gastric decompression via orogastric intubation or percutaneous needle puncture prior to surgical intervention has been described in the literature, but is considered controversial (DeCubellis and Graham, 2013). Percutaneous needle decompression of the stomach is not recommended due to high risk of gastric rupture and subsequent peritonitis which may be fatal (Mitchell et al, 2010;DeCubellis and Graham, 2013). Decompression was discussed with the owners of the guinea pig reported here, but was not performed due to the high risks and the owner's decision for euthanasia.…”

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“…Clinical signs included lethargy, abdominal pain on palpation, and acute death (Schoenbaum et al, 1972). Gastric dilatation with or without volvulus is known to occur in guinea pigs and carries a grave prognosis (Mitchell et al, 2010;Dudley and Boivin, 2011;DeCubellis and Graham, 2013). The pathogenesis of gastric dilatation and volvulus in guinea pigs is poorly understood and likely multifactorial.…”

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Jejuno-jejunal intussusception in a guinea pig (<i>Cavia porcellus</i>)

Fetzer

Mans

2017

Open Vet J.

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An approximately four-year-old male castrated guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) was presented for painful defecation with a 24-hour history of hyporexia and intermittent episodes of rolling behavior. Upon presentation the patient was quiet, alert, and responsive, and mildly hypothermic. Abdominal palpation revealed an approximately 2-cm long oblong mass within the caudal abdomen. Abdominal radiographs revealed gastric dilation without volvulus and a peritoneal mass effect. The patient was euthanized following gastric reflux of brown malodorous fluid from his nares and oral cavity. A necropsy was performed and revealed a jejuno-jejunal intussusception causing mechanical gastrointestinal ileus, and gastric dilatation without volvulus. While non-obstructive gastrointestinal stasis is common and obstructive ileus is uncommon in guinea pigs, this report shows that intestinal intussusception is a differential in guinea pigs with ileus and gastric dilatation.

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Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus in a Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus)

Cited by 24 publications

References 8 publications

Diseases in pet guinea pigs: a retrospective study in 1000 animals

Diseases in pet guinea pigs: a retrospective study in 1000 animals

Risk factors for gastric dilatation and volvulus in central Europe: an internet survey

Jejuno-jejunal intussusception in a guinea pig (<i>Cavia porcellus</i>)

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