Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat unable to deliver kittens due to uterine inertia
By Ufaysa Gensa Geraro & Jiregna Dugassa Kitessa·Published in Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine·2025·Department of Animal Science, GB·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: En Bloc Ovariohysterectomy for the Management of Feline Dystocia Due to Partial Primary Uterine Inertia: A Case Report
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old cat named Butulu was brought to the vet because she was having trouble giving birth, known as dystocia. She had already delivered one dead kitten and was unable to deliver the rest after 19 hours. The vet found that she was lethargic and had a swollen belly, indicating a serious issue. To help her, the vet performed a surgery called en bloc ovariohysterectomy, which removed her ovaries and uterus together. Butulu recovered well and was back to her normal self within 12 days after the surgery.
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Abstract
En bloc ovariohysterectomy is a surgical technique that involves the removal of the ovaries and uterus as a single unit, prior to the delivery of fetuses. A 4-year-old, nondescript cat named “Butulu,” weighing 2.5 kg, was presented to the Veterinary Clinic in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, with a history of dystocia during her second parity. The cat had delivered one dead kitten 19 h prior to presentation and was unable to deliver the remaining litter. Clinical signs included lethargy, depression, abdominal distension, and absence of straining. On external abdominal palpation, firm masses were detected bilaterally within the abdominal cavity. Based on the clinical history and physical examination, the condition was diagnosed as feline dystocia, attributed to partial primary uterine inertia. The patient underwent en bloc ovariohysterectomy under general anesthesia. The postoperative recovery was uneventful, and the cat exhibited complete clinical recovery 12 days after surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/7855852