Management of Haemorrhagic Enteritis in a Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena): A Case Report

Abstract

A case of severe 'Haemorrhagic enteritis' was reported in a striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) at Nandankanan Zoological Park, Odisha, India. The clinical signs, haematological parameters, serum biochemistry showed similarity to a viral infection like 'Canine Parvovirus infection (CPV)'. The hyena was under regular vaccination against CPV using multivalent vaccine meant for domestic dogs. Though the etiological agent behind such acute Haemorrhagic enteritis and leukopaenia could not be isolated with the available laboratory facilities, the striped hyena was successfully treated due to early detection of sickness, prompt and aggressive treatment.

Comparison of physiological responses of Arabian striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena sultana) to effective immobilisations with ketamine-medetomidine and ketamine-xylazine in (semi-) captive conditions

“…1) reveals that the temperature starts to decrease in animals sedated with KM and slightly increases in KX which coincides with the reported disadvantages of xylazine that causes loss of thermoregulatory control and causes hyperthermia (Jalanka & Roeken, 1990; Fernandez-Moran et al, 2001). In the current study, no case of hyperthermia was recorded, and the rectal temperature in both combinations was within the reported range (Hahn et al, 2014; Sahu, Sahoo & Mohapatra, 2018). It is incredibly essential to administer KX when the external temperatures are not high, and animals are not subjected to undue physical exertion and stress; as external temperatures and prolonged chasing before dart can cause hyperthermia (Jalanka & Roeken, 1990).…”