亚洲象趾甲沟炎的诊治

Diagnosis and Treatment of Paronychia in Asian Elephant

2018年9月10日,杭州动物园1头亚洲象,左蹄第三趾上部出现5 cm×4 cm的脓肿,后出现趾甲开裂,并不断出现脓性分泌物。在训练保定状态下,经5个月左右的清创、抗菌、修蹄后,亚洲象蹄部恢复正常。本文以杭州动物园亚洲象趾甲沟炎实际治疗过程和经验为线索,进而对亚洲象趾甲沟炎产生原因、诊断及治疗方案进行讨论,以期为同行提供借鉴和指导。

On 10 September 2018,an Asian elephant in Hangzhou Zoo developed an abscess of about 5 x 4 cm on the upper part of the third toe of the left hoof.This was followed by a split hoof nail and continuous purulent secretions from the toe seam.Under the condition of training,it basically cured after about 5 months of debridement,antisepsis and hoof repair.Based on the treatment process during this experience at Hangzhou Zoo,here we discuss the causes,diagnosis,and treatment of paronychia in Asian elephant to provide reference and guidance for captive management of the species.