Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Constipation and urinary issues from tail disc problems in 2 cats
By Magi, Gianluca et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2018·Dick White Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sacrocaudal (sacrococcygeal) intervertebral disc protrusion in 2 cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Two cats were brought to the vet for different issues. One cat had trouble urinating and was constipated, while the other was not eating well, was hesitant to jump, and was less active, also suffering from constipation. An MRI showed a problem with a disc in their spines. Both cats underwent surgery to relieve the pressure from the disc and recovered well, with their symptoms disappearing afterward.
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Abstract
One cat was presented for investigation of urinary retention and constipation and a second cat was presented with decreased appetite, reluctance to jump, reduced level of activity, and constipation. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed dorsal bulging of the hypo-intense intervertebral disc at S3-Cd1 on fast spin echo T2. Dorsal laminectomy was performed and both cats recovered with resolution of neurological signs.
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