Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Combined ophthalmic therapy and equine placental extract supplementation to treat corneal perforation in geriatric cats: A case report in the absence of surgical intervention.
- Journal:
- Open veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Natori, Takae & Hirano, Eiichi
- Affiliation:
- Ikeda Animal Hospital · Japan
Plain-English summary
A 19-year-old spayed female cat was suffering from chronic kidney failure and ongoing eye problems, which worsened to the point of a corneal perforation, meaning there was a hole in her eye. The owner chose not to pursue surgery, so the cat was treated with medication and a supplement made from horse placentas. After starting this treatment, the cat showed significant improvement in symptoms like redness in the eye, discomfort, and other issues related to her cornea, such as discharge and sensitivity to light. This case suggests that combining medical treatment with placental extract might be a helpful option for older cats that can't have surgery.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Environmental changes affecting pet animals, along with an increase in age-related conditions and diseases among pets, have become increasingly evident. Despite this trend, there remains a paucity of research on therapeutic approaches for geriatric companion animals. CASE DESCRIPTION: The case report describes a 19-year-old spayed female cat that was diagnosed with chronic renal failure and recurrent corneal disease. Surgical intervention was not pursued at the owner's request, leaving medical management as the only viable option. The patient's corneal condition deteriorated, culminating in corneal perforation. Upon initiation of equine placental extract supplementation alongside medical treatment, substantial improvements were observed in hyperaemia, ocular discomfort, and additional corneal manifestations, including wound severity, ocular discharge, photophobia, lacrimation, and blepharospasm. CONCLUSION: The integration of medical therapy with placental extract supplementation may represent a novel therapeutic alternative for geriatric cats ineligible for surgical intervention.
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