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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Prolapse in a Female Cat.” Shining a spotlight on this rare presentation, Dr. Thomovsky combines her ER experience with literature reports to put together a game plan that’ll take care of these critical cats.
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Key Takeaways
Uterine prolapse is rare in cats, but it tends to occur in younger females shortly after parturition, very often found as strays.
Assess the tissue carefully for viability as well as content; the urinary bladder or colon can be involved as well.
After gently cleaning, the prolapsed uterus can be replaced under anesthesia, using hyperosmotic agents to reduce swelling; oxytocin may or may not be helpful.
Spaying can be performed along with replacement, or uterine tacking procedures can be used to prevent recurrence in breeding queens.
Remember to consider the kittens and allow them to nurse colostrum, if able, before administering drugs to mom.
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