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Conformation-associated health in pet rabbits in the UK: A VetCompass cohort study (2024)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Williams, A., Brodbelt, D. C., Church, D. B., & Hedley, J. (2024). Conformation-associated health in pet rabbits in the UK: A VetCompass cohort study. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.4396

Abstract Background Domestic rabbit breeds vary substantially from the wild rabbit body type. However, little is known about how the conformation of pet rabbits influences their health. Methods Data were extracted from VetCompass anonymised clinical... Read More about Conformation-associated health in pet rabbits in the UK: A VetCompass cohort study.

Dental disease in companion rabbits under UK primary veterinary care: frequency and risk factors (2024)
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Jackson, M., Burn, C., Hedley, J., Brodbelt, D., & O'Neill, D. (2024). Dental disease in companion rabbits under UK primary veterinary care: frequency and risk factors. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.3993

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Some prior evidence has suggested rabbits with lop ear and brachycephalic skull conformations have higher dental disease risk. This retrospective cohort study reports the frequency and conformational risk factors for primary-care veterin... Read More about Dental disease in companion rabbits under UK primary veterinary care: frequency and risk factors.

Heterotopic Ossification of the Soft Tissues Overlying the Carpal Bones of a 2-year-old Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps) (2023)
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Robson, L., Baldrey, V., Hedley, J., Yaffy, D., & Harrington, N. (2023). Heterotopic Ossification of the Soft Tissues Overlying the Carpal Bones of a 2-year-old Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, 33(2), 96-100. https://doi.org/10.5818/jhms-d-22-00044

A 2-yr-old female bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) presented to the clinic exhibiting lameness and significant swellings bilaterally in the carpal region. On physical examination the lizard was determined to be in obese body condition and pododermat... Read More about Heterotopic Ossification of the Soft Tissues Overlying the Carpal Bones of a 2-year-old Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps).

A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR DACRYOCYSTITIS IN PET RABBITS (2022)
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Hedley, J., Ede, V., & Dawson, C. (2022). A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR DACRYOCYSTITIS IN PET RABBITS. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1903

Background: Dacryocystitis has been suggested to be a relatively common condition in pet rabbits and is often associated with concurrent disease. The aim of this study was to investigate potential risk factors associated with dacryocystitis in a pet... Read More about A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR DACRYOCYSTITIS IN PET RABBITS.

Risk factors influencing brumation success in captive tortoises in the United Kingdom (2022)
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Baldrey, V., Guezennec, L., & Hedley, J. (2022). Risk factors influencing brumation success in captive tortoises in the United Kingdom. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1377

Background This survey of tortoise owners was performed to investigate the factors contributing to morbidity and mortality during and post-brumation in captive Testudo species in the United Kingdom. Methods Information regarding a total of 270 tortoi... Read More about Risk factors influencing brumation success in captive tortoises in the United Kingdom.

Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) (2021)
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Edis, A., Pelligand, L., Baldrey, V., & Hedley, J. (2022). Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 49(2), 173-181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2021.06.019

Objective: To investigate the effect of theatre temperature on body temperature in rabbits undergoing castration or ovariohysterectomy surgery during general anaesthesia.

Study design: Prospective, clinical study.

Animals: A group of 88 rabbits... Read More about Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs: A Retrospective Study Of Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs (Lemur Catta) Housed Within Five British Zoos. (2021)
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Ceccolini, M., Hedley, J., Chang, Y., & Guthrie, A. (in press). Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs: A Retrospective Study Of Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs (Lemur Catta) Housed Within Five British Zoos. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine,

Captive nonhuman primates frequently experience bite wounds inflicted by conspecifics; however, few studies evaluate wound management in these animals. This study evaluates bite wound management in 35 captive ring-tailed lemurs (RTL, Lemur catta) hel... Read More about Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs: A Retrospective Study Of Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs (Lemur Catta) Housed Within Five British Zoos..

Antibiotic stewardship for reptiles (2021)
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Hedley, J., Whitehead, M., Munns, C., Pellett, S., Abou-Zahr, T., & Calvo-Carrasco, D. (2021). Antibiotic stewardship for reptiles. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13402

This review discusses the general principles underlying responsible antibiotic usage in reptiles. Very little evidence underlies antibiotic usage in reptiles, and there are no published guidelines for responsible antibiotic usage. A literature search... Read More about Antibiotic stewardship for reptiles.

Neurological Examination In Healthy Juvenile Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps) And Adult Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis Macularius) (2021)
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Hedley, J., MacHale, J., Rendle, M., & Crawford, A. (2021). Neurological Examination In Healthy Juvenile Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps) And Adult Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis Macularius). Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, https://doi.org/10.5818/JHMS-D-20-00006

A variety of neurological disorders have been reported in reptiles, but evaluation of a reptile patient with suspected neurological disease can be challenging. The feasibility of performing and interpreting neurological examinations may be affected b... Read More about Neurological Examination In Healthy Juvenile Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps) And Adult Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis Macularius).

Successful treatment of Anchor Worm (Lernaea cyprinacea) using Lufenuron in the Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) (2021)
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MacHale, J., & Hedley, J. (2021). Successful treatment of Anchor Worm (Lernaea cyprinacea) using Lufenuron in the Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum). Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, 31(2), 107-110. https://doi.org/10.5818/JHMS-04-2020

A 3-year-old, female, captive Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) presented with a significant Lernaea infestation. The animal had a history of poor husbandry prior to being rescued by the current owner. The axolotl was anesthetised using a buffere... Read More about Successful treatment of Anchor Worm (Lernaea cyprinacea) using Lufenuron in the Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum).

Complications associated with esophagostomy tube placement in chelonian patients (2021)
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Hedley, J., Fayers, B., & Abou-Zahr, T. (2021). Complications associated with esophagostomy tube placement in chelonian patients. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 37, 24-26. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2021.02.006

Esophagostomy tube placement is commonly performed in chelonian patients, either to provide nutritional support during a period of anorexia or for administration of oral medications. Placement is usually a quick and simple procedure performed under a... Read More about Complications associated with esophagostomy tube placement in chelonian patients.

Bilateral capital physeal dysplasia in a ferret (Mustela putorius furo) treated with femoral head ostectomy (2019)
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Swaffield, M., Hedley, J., Stapleton, N., Priestnall, S. L., Suárez-Bonnet, A., & Baldrey, V. (2019). Bilateral capital physeal dysplasia in a ferret (Mustela putorius furo) treated with femoral head ostectomy. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2019.05.003

A six-month-old male entire ferret presented for investigation of atraumatic bilateral pelvic limb lameness. Radiographic and subsequent histopathological assessment of the femoral heads following bilateral femoral head ostectomy was consistent with... Read More about Bilateral capital physeal dysplasia in a ferret (Mustela putorius furo) treated with femoral head ostectomy.

Cutaneous Botryomycosis in Two Pet Rabbits (2018)
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Hedley, J., Stapleton, N., Muir, C., Priestnall, S. L., & Smith, K. (2018). Cutaneous Botryomycosis in Two Pet Rabbits. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 28, 143-147. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2018.01.005

A 5-year-old male neutered rabbit was presented for assessment of multiple abscesses, which had appeared suddenly over the ventrum, perineum and hindlimbs over the previous few days. Thirteen abscesses were surgically excised. Culture revealed Pseudo... Read More about Cutaneous Botryomycosis in Two Pet Rabbits.

Odontoameloblastoma with extensive chondroid matrix deposition in a guinea pig (2018)
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Wong, H. E., Hedley, J., Stapleton, N., Murphy, B., & Priestnall, S. L. (2018). Odontoameloblastoma with extensive chondroid matrix deposition in a guinea pig. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, https://doi.org/10.1177/1040638718794784

Odontoameloblastomas (previously incorporated within ameloblastic odontomas) are matrix-producing odontogenic mixed tumors and are closely related in histologic appearance to the 2 other types of matrix-producing odontogenic mixed tumors: odontomas a... Read More about Odontoameloblastoma with extensive chondroid matrix deposition in a guinea pig.

Efficacy of a Topical Formulation Containing Emodepside and Praziquantel (Profender®, Bayer) against Nematodes in Captive Tortoises (2017)
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Tang, P. K., Pellett, S., Blake, D. P., & Hedley, J. (2017). Efficacy of a Topical Formulation Containing Emodepside and Praziquantel (Profender®, Bayer) against Nematodes in Captive Tortoises. https://doi.org/10.5818/17-04-107.1

Gastrointestinal parasites are commonly diagnosed in captive tortoises. In response, fenbendazole has traditionally been used as an anthelmintic, either in single or repeated doses. However, fenbendazole requires oral administration and the process c... Read More about Efficacy of a Topical Formulation Containing Emodepside and Praziquantel (Profender®, Bayer) against Nematodes in Captive Tortoises.