Clinical, pathologic and molecular findings in 2 Rottweiler littermates with appendicular osteosarcoma.

Appendicular osteosarcoma was diagnosed and treated in a pair of littermate Rottweiler dogs, resulting in distinctly different clinical outcomes despite similar therapy within the context of a prospective, randomized clinical trial (NCI-COTC021/022). Histopathology, immunohistochemistry, mRNA sequencing, and targeted DNA hotspot sequencing techniques were applied to both dogs' tumors to define factors that could underpin their differential response to treatment. We describe the comparison of their clinical, histologic and molecular features, as well as those from a companion cohort of Rottweiler dogs, providing new insight into potential prognostic biomarkers for canine osteosarcoma.

Inter-Observer Agreement in Radiographic Diagnosis of Coxofemoral Joint Disease in a Closed Cohort of Four-Month-Old Rottweilers.

Canine hip dysplasia is a complex and multifactorial disease. The early diagnosis of dysplastic dogs under one year of age helps veterinarians to plan proper preventive/therapeutic methods. Having an accurate screening method increases the chance of the early detection of dysplasia. The goal of our study was to assess the inter-observer reliability of eight radiographic parameters in four-month-old Rottweilers. Radiographs of the 28 Rottweilers were investigated by five experienced observers. The radiographs were taken in ventrodorsal view with extended legs, frog-leg ventrodorsal view, distraction view, and dorsal acetabular rim view. Four quantitative parameters such as Norberg angle (NA), distraction index (DI), dorsal acetabular rim slope (DARS), and center edge angle (CEA) and four qualitative parameters such as sclerosis of the cranial acetabular rim (SCAR), location of the center of the femoral head (LCFH), grading of the degenerative joint disease (GDJD), and grading of the dorsal acetabular rim (GDAR) were evaluated. High inter-observer agreements were recorded for quantitative values, whereas the inter-observer agreement of the qualitative parameters was low. It can be deduced that the evaluated quantitative parameters are reliable, and a combination of these methods with clinical examinations might increase the accuracy of the examinations.

A Case of Linognathus setosus (von Olfers, 1816) (Phthiraptera: Anoplura) Infestation in a Dog.

This case report was prepared to give information about Linognathus setosus (von Olfers, 1816) detected on a 2-year-old male Rottweiler breed dog which was brought to a private veterinary clinic due to restlessness and itching. Lice were found especially on the head, neck and back regions of the dog in the examination for ectoparasites. Four female, 2 male and 9 nymph lice were collected from dog. The collected lice were preserved in eppendorf tubes containing 70% ethanol (C2H5OH) and were sent to the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Selçuk University for species identification. In the laboratory, the lice were left to be transparent in a 10% potassium hydroxide solution and passed through a series of alcohols (70% - 99% ethanol), glued onto the slide with Canadian balsam and examined microscopically. Lice were identified as L. setosus. Although this species has been reported in Turkey, there is no article about its morphological structure, biology and prevalence. Therefore, detailed informations about the morphological features of L. setosus are given to inform veterinarians and scientists working in this field.

Hypoglycemic efficacy of Rosmarinus officinalis and/or Ocimum basilicum leaves powder as a promising clinico-nutritional management tool for diabetes mellitus in Rottweiler dogs.

BACKGROUND AND AIM: This study examined the impact of dietary fortification with rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and/or basil (Ocimum basilicum) leaves powder on glycemic status of dogs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-five Rottweiler dogs were assigned to five experimental groups and fed an experimentally processed extruded basal diet that was either fortified or not fortified. G1 was fed the basal diet without any fortification (negative control); G2 was consumed the basal diet supplemented with a commercially available synthetic palatant (positive control); G3 was provided with rosemary fortified (at 0.05%) basal diet; G4 was provided with a basil fortified (at 0.05%) basal diet; and G5 was offered a rosemary and basil fortified (each at 0.025%) basal diet. RESULTS: G4 and G5 exhibited a positive impact on growth performance traits. Dogs in G3, G4, and G5 showed significant decreases in serum glucose levels in comparison to dogs of the control groups (G1 and G2). It was clear that the inclusion level of 0.05% of basil leaves powder showed the greatest hypoglycemic action. Indeed, G4 dogs showed a reduction in blood glucose at a percentage of approximately 31% followed by G5 and G3 groups (16.25% and 14%, respectively). Furthermore, basil leaves inhibited the amylase enzyme activity. Both insulin and cortisol levels in G4 dogs were increased and reduced compared to controls, respectively. In addition, dietary fortification with rosemary and/or basil significantly increased glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase levels, while values for malondialdehyde and lactate dehydrogenase were decreased. CONCLUSION: It could be concluded that dietary fortification of dog diet with rosemary and/or basil leaves powder at 0.05% separately or 0.025% in combination might be used as promising modulators of blood glucose levels as well as clinico-nutritional management tools for the prevention and control of diabetes mellitus in dogs.

Multicentric lymphoma in a Rottweiler dog with bilateral ocular involvement: A case report.

A 10-year-old, male Rottweilerdog was presented to Small Animal Hospital of Tehran University with a history of lethargy, anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, polyuria, polydipsia and blindness. The dog showed symptoms of depression, high body temperature (39.2 ˚C), tachypnea (40 breaths min-1) and cachexia. In ophthalmic examination, bilateral hyphema (hemmorrahge in anterior chamber of the eye) and blindness were detected. The pulse of the animal was normal (90 beats min-1) and obvious general lymphadenopathy was determined. Lymph nodes were firm, freely movable, and painless on palpation. Initial differential diagnosis of lymphoma included lymphoma, metastatic neoplasia, lymphoid hyperplasia, and lymphadenitis. In hematology and cytology tests, this case was suspected to lymphoma. Immunohistochemical staining of neoplastic lymph node revealed that nearly 20.00 - 25.00% of neoplastic cells were strongly positive for anti CD3, whereas they were negative for both CD20 and CD79a. According to the microscopic and immunohistochemical findings, a diagnosis of T cell lymphoma was made. The present report is the first case of multicentric lymphoma with ocular metastasis in a dog in Iran.

Symptoms of Canine Leishmaniosis in Tunisian Dogs.

Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is a fatal disease caused by Leishmania infantum which is a zoonotic protozoan transmitted to humans from dogs through sandflies. In Tunisia, there is a lack of knowledge on CanL risk and protective factors that limits the possibilities to design control strategies. In this study, 269 dogs suffering from CanL that were presented by their owners to the clinic of the National School of Veterinary Medicine of Sidi Thabet (Tunisia), were examined. Male dogs were more infected than female dogs (sex-ratio = 1.53). The age distribution in dogs has a normal distribution; mostly animals less than 4 years old (48.7%) gets affected by this disease. The majority of the animals were German Shepherded (14.4%) followed by Staffordshire (12.6%) and Rottweiler (9.6%). Most of the dogs live outdoor (87%), did not receive any acaricidal treatment (88.5%) and were not dewormed (70.3%). Poor body condition (73.2%), depilation (69.1%), lymph node enlargement (67.3%) and lethargy (60.2%) were the most frequent symptoms. Further studies need to be carried out to establish the presence of a relation between the zymodems and the clinical typology of CanL. It is also important to know if these disparities were due to differences in the canine population under study, to inherent differences in susceptibility to the disease or to a genetic diversity of the parasite.

La leishmaniose viscérale canine est une maladie fatale due à Leishmania infantum qui est un protozoaire zoonotique transmis aux humains par les chiens par l'intermédiaire de phlébotomes. En Tunisie, il y a un manque d'informations sur la leishmaniose viscérale canine, les facteurs de risque et de protection, limitant les possibilités de développement de stratégies de contrôle. Les auteurs ont examiné 269 chiens présentés par leurs propriétaires en consultation à la clinique de l'École nationale de médecine vétérinaire de Sidi Thabet (Tunisie), présentant une leishmaniose viscérale canine en Tunisie. Les chiens mâles étaient plus infectés que les chiens femelles (sex-ratio = 1,53). La distribution de l'âge des chiens est en cloche, la maladie a concerné principalement les animaux âgés de moins de 4 ans (48,7 %). La majorité des animaux étaient de race berger allemand (14,4 %), suivis par les Staffordshire bull-terrier (12,6 %) et les rottweilers (9,6 %). La majorité des chiens vivaient à l'extérieur (87 %), ne recevaient pas de traitements acaricides (88,5 %) et n'étaient pas vermifugés (70,3 %). Le mauvais état général (73,2 %), la dépilation (69,1 %), l'hypertrophie des nœuds lymphatiques (67,3 %) et la léthargie (60,2 %) étaient les symptômes les plus fréquents. Des études ultérieures sont nécessaires pour établir une relation entre les zymodèmes et la typologie clinique de la leishmaniose viscérale du chien. Il serait intéressant également de savoir si ces disparités étaient dues à une différence de la population canine étudiée, à une différence de la sensibilité des chiens ou à une diversité génétique du parasite.

The animal-dependent risk factors in canine osteosarcomas.

Canine osteosarcoma (OSA) is a malignant neoplastic tumor, which develops from the primitive mesenchymal stem cell, that has or can acquire the capacity to produce neoplastic osteoid with possible neoplastic bone formation. Predisposition of some dog breeds to OSA indicates genetic background of oncogenesis. The aim of the study was to characterize animal-dependent risk factors for canine osteosarcoma development in Poland. The study was conducted on canine patients diagnosed cytologically or histopathologically as having OSA, and data on age, breed, sex, as well as tumor location and character were recorded. No sex predisposition to OSA was observed, mongrels were significantly underrepresented. Large and giant dogs accounted for 47% and 35% of all pedigree dogs, respectively, and both proved predisposed to OSA. A vast majority of OSA developed in the skeleton (appendicular skeleton was more commonly affected than axial skeleton), soft tissues were affected less often. Rottweiler dogs are strongly predisposed to OSA, suggesting that the genetic background is involved in the tumor development, and indicates that dogs of this breed are a promising object for further studies on OSA pathogenesis.

Computed tomography image of the mediastinal and axillary lymph nodes in clinically sound Rottweilers / Imagem por tomografia computadorizada dos linfonodos axilares e mediastinais de cães rottweilers clinicamente saudáveis

Trough computed tomography (CT), it is possible to evaluate lymph nodes in detail and to detect changes in these structures earlier than with radiographs and ultrasound. Lack of information in the veterinary literature directed the focus of this report to normal aspects of the axillary and mediastinal lymph nodes of adult dogs on CT imaging. A CT scan of 15 normal adult male and female Rottweilers was done. To define them as clinically sound, anamnesis, physical examination, complete blood count, renal and hepatic biochemistry, ECG, and thoracic radiographs were performed. After the intravenous injection of hydrosoluble ionic iodine contrast medium contiguous 10mm in thickness thoracic transverse images were obtained with an axial scanner. In the obtained images mediastinal and axillary lymph nodes were sought and when found measured in their smallest diameter and their attenuation was compared to musculature. Mean and standard deviation of: age, weight, body length and the smallest diameter of the axillary and mediastinal lymph nodes were determined. Mean and standard deviation of parameters: age 3.87±2.03 years, weight 41.13±5.12, and body length 89.61±2.63cm. Axillary lymph nodes were seen in 60% of the animals, mean of the smallest diameter was 3.58mm with a standard deviation of 2.02 and a minimum value of 1mm and a maximum value of 7mm. From 13 observed lymph nodes 61.53% were hypopodense when compared with musculature, and 30.77% were isodense. Mediastinal lymph nodes were identified in 73.33% of the dogs; mean measure of the smallest diameter was 4.71mm with a standard deviation of 2.61mm and a minimum value of 1mm, and a maximum value of 8mm. From 14 observed lymph nodes 85.71% were isodense when compared with musculature and 14.28% were hypodense. The results show that it is possible to visualize axillary and mediastinal lymph nodes in adult clinically sound Rottweilers with CT using a slice thickness and interval of 10mm. The smallest diameter of the axillary and mediastinal lymph nodes not surpassed 7mm and 8mm respectively. Their attenuations were equal or smaller than that of musculature in the post contrast scan.

A tomografia computadorizada é uma modalidade diagnóstica que possibilita a avaliação detalhada dos linfonodos e que é capaz de detectar mais precocemente alterações envolvendo estas estruturas, que modalidades de imagem como a radiografia e a ultrassonografia. Tendo em vista a escassez de informações na literatura veterinária esta pesquisa objetivou fornecer informações sobre os aspectos tomográficos normais dos linfonodos axilares e mediastinais em cães. Realizou-se o exame tomográfico de 15 cães adultos, machos e fêmeas, da raça Rottweiler, selecionados como clinicamente normais por meio de anamnese, exame físico, hemograma, perfil bioquímico renal e hepático, eletrocardiograma e exame radiográfico do tórax. Após a injeção intravenosa do contraste iodado hidrossolúvel iônico, realizaram-se cortes tomográficos transversais do tórax com 10mm de espessura e 10mm de incremento em um tomógrafo axial. Os exames tomográficos foram avaliados buscando-se identificar os linfonodos axilares e mediastinais. Quando visibilizados, os linfonodos foram mensurados em seu menor eixo e sua atenuação foi comparada com a da musculatura. Foram calculados a média e desvio padrão da idade, do peso, do comprimento dos animais e do menor eixo dos linfonodos axilares e mediastinais. A média de idade dos animais e o desvio padrão foram de 3,87 anos ±2,03, do peso foi de 41,13kg ± 5,12 e do comprimento dos animais foi de 89,61cm ±2,63. Os linfonodos axilares foram visibilizados em 60% dos animais, a média das mensurações dos menores diâmetros e o desvio padrão foi de 3,58mm ±2,02 com valor mínimo de 1mm e máximo de 7mm. Dos 13 linfonodos observados 61,53% apresentaram-se hipoatenuantes comparativamente a musculatura e 30,77% isoatenuantes. Os linfonodos mediastinais foram observados em 73,33% dos cães, a média das mensurações dos menores diâmetros e o desvio padrão foi 4,71mm ±2,61 com valor mínimo de 1mm e máximo de 8mm. Dos 14 linfonodos observados 85,71% apresentaram-se isoatenuantes comparativamente a musculatura e 14,28% apresentaram-se hipoatenuantes. A partir deste estudo confirmou-se que em cães da raça Rottweiler os linfonodos axilares e mediastinais podem ser visibilizados ao exame tomográfico em cortes de 10 milímetros de espessura com igual incremento. Seus diâmetros menores não ultrapassaram 7mm no referente aos linfonodos axilares e 8mm para os mediastinais, e sua atenuação foi iso ou hipoatenuante em relação à musculatura no exame pós-contraste.

Displasia renal em cão da raça Rotweiller / Renal dysplasia in a dog breed Rotweiller

Descreveram-se os achados clínicos e patológicos de um caso de displasia renal em um cão da raça Rotweiller com oito meses de idade. O animal apresentou vômitos, emagrecimento, polidpsia e poliúria. Houve elevação sanguínea de creatinina, cálcio e da fosfatase alcalina. À necropsia, notaram-se os rins diminuídos de tamanho, com estruturas císticas proeminentes sobre a superfície natural do órgão e, ao corte, firmes e com estruturas císticas distribuídas pelo parênquima. Na avaliação histológica, havia glomérulos imaturos, fibroplasia intersticial e dilatação cística tubular.

In this study we describe the clinical and pathological findings of a case of renal dysplasia in a dog from the Rottweiler breed at 8 months of age. The animal presented vomiting, weight loss, polydipsia and polyuria. There was an increase of blood creatinine, calcium, and alkaline phosphatase. At necropsy it was noted that the kidneys were reduced in size, with prominent cystic structures on the natural surface of the body and the cutting and firm with cystic structures distributed throughout the parenchyma. The histological evaluation was immature glomeruli, interstitial fibroplasia and tubular cystic dilation.

A hereditary disorder of cornification and multiple congenital defects in five Rottweiler dogs.

The clinical, biochemical, histological, or ultrastructural abnormalities of five related female Rottweiler dogs with a hereditary disorder of cornification are reported. Three of the five dogs also had multiple noncutaneous congenital defects. Cutaneous abnormalities included generalized, hyperkeratotic, variably pigmented plaques, which in one dog were distributed along Blaschko's lines. Moderate to severe parakeratosis involving the follicular infundibula and ostia and focal orthokeratosis with variable vacuolation of spinous cells was observed on histopathologic examination of all skin specimens. Supplementation with oral zinc in two dogs and vitamin A alcohol and calcitriol in one dog did not result in clinical or histological improvement of the hyperkeratotic lesions. This disorder of cornification in dogs is similar to human disorders of cornification that follow the lines of Blaschko. Blaschko's lines follow a V-shape over the spine, an S-shape on the abdomen, and an axial distribution on the limbs. No related male dogs were affected, suggesting an X-linked dominant mode of inheritance. Many features of this hereditary DOC correspond to the human condition CHILD syndrome.

Follicular lipidosis in three Rottweilers.

Abstract Follicular lipidosis is reported in three young Rottweilers that developed hypotrichosis of the mahogany-coloured points of the face and feet. One dog had concurrent lightening and dulling of the remaining hair. Hair matrix cells were swollen with intracellular lipid, identified by electron microscopy and oil-red-O staining. Concurrent abnormalities in one dog included poor somatic growth and elevation in serum concentration of blood urea nitrogen and creatinine. Necropsy of this dog revealed small thyroid glands with no visible colloid production, and chronic renal disease. The two remaining dogs were otherwise healthy. One of these two dogs had partial resolution of the hair loss with persistence of mild histological changes of the hair follicles 7 months after first presentation. The second was lost to follow-up but written records had no mention of skin lésions at presentation for cruciate repair 3 years after initial recognition of the haircoat changes. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of follicular lipidosis in any species. Résumé- Une lipidose folliculaire est observée sur trois jeunes Rottweilers qui développent une hypotrichose des zones acajou de la face et des pieds. Un chien présente également un éclaircissement et un aspect terne des poils restant. Les cellules matricielles des poils sont gonflées par des lipides en position intracellulaire identifies par la microscopie électronique et une coloration au Rouge Congo. D'autres symptômes sont observes chez un chien: retard de croissance et des elevations de l'urémie et de la créatininémie. L'autopsie de ce chien a montré des glandes thyroidiennes petites et une insuffisance rénale chronique. Les deux autres chiens sont en bonnes santé. Un des deux chiens a présente une resolution partielle de l'hypotrichose avec une persistance modérée des modifications histopathologiques des follicules, sept mois après lä premiere visite. Le second a été perdu de vue mais des contacts par écrit ont permis de savoir que le chien ne présentait plus de lésions, trois ans après la premiere visite. A la connaissance de l'auteur, il s'agit de la premiere description de lipidose folliculaire. [Gross, T. L., Pascal-Tenorio, A., Munn, R. J., Hargis, A. M., Kline, A. Follicular lipidosis in three Rottweilers. (Lipidose folliculaire chez trois Rottweilers.) Veterinary Dermatology 1997; 8: 33-40.] Zusammenfassung- Bei drei jungen Rottweilern, die Hypotrichie an den mahagonifarbenen Stellen im Gesicht und an den Pfoten entwickelten, wird von follikulärer Lipidose berichtet. Einer der Hunde hatte gleichzeitig eine Aufhellung und Abstumpfung des übrigen Haarkleides. Haarmatrixzellen waren mit intrazellulärem Lipid angeschwollen, das mittels Elektronenmikroskopie und 'oil-Red-O' Färbung identifiziert wurde. Bei einem Hund waren gleichzeitig schlechtes somatisches Wachstum und erhoehte Harnstoff-und Kreatininspiegel im Serum feststellbar. Nekropsie dieses Hundes ergab kleine Schilddrüsen ohne wahrnehmbare Kolloidproduktion und chronische Nierenerkrankung. Die zwei anderen Hunde wareii ansonsten gesund. Das Haarkleid einer der beiden Hunde wuchs teilweise wieder, leichte histologische Veränderungen waren 7 Monate nach der ersten Unetersuchung immer noch vorhanden. Der zweite Fall wurde nicht weiterverfolgt, jedoch erwähnten die Krankenberichte 3 Jahre nach dem Beginn der Haarkleidveränderungen keine diesbezüglichen Anomalien. Soviel die Autoren wissen, ist dieses der erste Bericht über follikuläre Lipidose bei Tieren. [Gross, T. L., Pascal-Tenorio, A., Munn, R. J., Hargis, A. M., Kline, A. Follicular lipidosis in three Rottweilers. (Folliculäre Lipidose bei 3 Rottweilern.) Veterinary Dermatology 1997; 8: 33-40.] Resumen Se describió una lipidosis folicular en tres Rottweilers jóvenes que desarrollaron hipotricosis en los puntos color caoba de la cara y patas. Uno de los perros tenia a su vez el resto del pelo más claro y mate. Les células de la matriz del pelo se encontraban tumefactas, con lipido intracelular identificado medíante microscopia electrónica y tinción roja-O. Un perro presentaba concomitantement crecimiento somático deficiente y elevaciones séricas de BUN y creatinina. El estudio de necropsia en este perro revaló glándulae tiroides de pequeño tamaño, sin producción de coloide visible, asi como enfermedad renal crónica. Los otros dos animales se encontraban en buen estado de salud. Uno de ellos experimentó una resolución parcial de la pérdida de pelo con persistencia de alteraciones histológicas leves de los foliculos 7 meses después de la primera presentación. No fue posible el seguimiento del segundo perro, pero no se mencionaban lesiones cutáneas en el informe escrito del animal al presentarse 3 años después para una intervención de ligamentos cruzados, después de la alteraciones iniciales. Según nuestros datos, esta es la primera descripción de lipidosis folicular en cualquier especie. Gross, T. L., Pascal-Tenorio, A., Munn, R. J., Hargis, A. M., Kline, A. Follicular lipidosis in three Rottweilers. (Lipidosis folicular en tres Rottweilers.) Veterinary Dermatology 1997; 8: 33-0.].