PERSISTENCE OF DECIDUOUS DENTITION IN AN OCELOT (Leopardus pardalis) MAINTAINED UNDER HUMAN CARE

Authors

  • Rodrigo Prazeres Pós-Graduado do Departamento de Cirurgia, no Programa de Mestrado em Anatomia dos Animais Domésticos e Selvagens da Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia da Universidade de São Paulo (FMVZ-USP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3253-2130
  • Roberto Fechio Clínica Veterinária Safari de Especialidades São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
  • Ligia Paiva Coordenadora do Setor de Internação do Hospital Veterinário 4cats, São Paulo, SP, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4619-2228
  • Adauto Nunes Parque Zoológico Municipal Quinzinho de Barros (PZMQB), Sorocaba, SP, Brasil.
  • RODRIGO HIDALGO FRICIELLO TEIXEIRA a. Parque Zoológico Municipal Quinzinho de Barros (PZMQB), Sorocaba, SP, Brasil; b. Programa de Pós-graduação em Animais Selvagens, Universidade Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP) Botucatu, SP, Brasil; c. Universidade de Sorocaba (UNISO), Sorocaba, SP, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8219-0845

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35172/rvz.2025.v32.1666

Keywords:

tooth extraction, veterinary dentistry, zoological, wild felines

Abstract

Persistent deciduous dentition is a rare condition in domestic cats, characterized by the retention of baby teeth beyond six months of age, particularly involving canines and incisors. This condition is even less frequent in wild felids. This study reports the case of an adult male ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) maintained under human care, diagnosed with persistent deciduous premolar. Following restraint and anesthesia, a detailed dental examination was conducted, revealing dental calculus, gingivitis, and the retention of a deciduous tooth. Extraction of the deciduous tooth was chosen, using careful technique to minimize damage to adjacent structures. Radiographic analysis confirmed the normality of the underlying permanent tooth and supported the decision for the procedure. The etiology of the retained deciduous tooth could not be determined; however, early diagnosis and appropriate extraction are recommended to prevent complications. This study contributes to the dental knowledge in wild felids and highlights the importance of radiographic exams in veterinary dentistry for precise diagnoses.

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2025-09-27

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Prazeres R, Fechio R, Paiva L, Nunes A, TEIXEIRA RHF. PERSISTENCE OF DECIDUOUS DENTITION IN AN OCELOT (Leopardus pardalis) MAINTAINED UNDER HUMAN CARE. RVZ [Internet]. 2025 Sep. 27 [cited 2025 Dec. 5];32:1-9. Available from: https://rvz.emnuvens.com.br/rvz/article/view/1666

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Vol. 32 (2025): Veterinária e Zootecnia

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