Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat has nonhealing wounds - what can be done?
By Calfee, Trey & Manning, Thomas O·Published in Clinical techniques in small animal practice·2002·VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nonhealing subcutaneous wounds in the cat and proposed surgical management techniques.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with a nonhealing wound can be a big concern for pet owners. These wounds can be tricky, often not responding to standard treatments and sometimes indicating underlying health issues. If your cat has a wound that won't heal, your vet may suggest a thorough examination to check for infections, foreign bodies, or other causes. Recent advancements in surgical and medical treatments have improved the chances of successfully healing these stubborn wounds. With the right diagnosis and treatment plan, many cats can recover fully.
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Abstract
Nonhealing wounds in cats are a source of frustration for veterinarians and pet owners alike. These wounds are known for their insidious onset and tendency to recur after standard surgical closure. The presence of a feline wound that fails to heal in the face of appropriate therapy should initiate an extensive diagnostic evaluation for an etiologic agent. Initially animals should be screened for causes of immunosuppression or systemic disease. The local wound environment should then be evaluated through a combination of wound exploration, cytology, histopathology and tissue culture for evidence of a foreign body, neoplasia, or other less common etiologies of these wounds. Many of the less common etiologic agents require specific tissue handling for successful microscopic identification and culture. It is therefore essential for veterinarians to be familiar with the various causes of nonhealing wounds in cats so that laboratories can be alerted of the need for specific diagnostic techniques. Recent surgical and medical advances have the potential to facilitate the successful treatment of these wounds. With improved veterinary awareness of the potential etiologies of nonhealing wounds in cats and improved medical and surgical management techniques many wounds can now successfully be treated.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12587281/