Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Newborn female cat born with spina bifida and no treatment options
By D. Miranda et al.·2011·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Spina bifida in newborn cat: case report
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A female cat in labor was brought to the vet, where an ultrasound revealed three kittens, but one showed signs of spina bifida, a condition where the spine doesn’t close properly. After an emergency cesarean section, the owner decided to euthanize the affected kitten since there is no known effective treatment for this condition. Unfortunately, spina bifida can lead to serious complications, and more research is needed to find ways to prevent or treat it in newborns.
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Abstract
This paper aims to describe the macroscopic aspects of disease and radiological findings related to spina bifida in a newborn cat. A female cat was seen in labor at a veterinary clinic in Teresina-PI. By performing the ultrasound test it was possible detect the presence of three fetuses aged approximately 62 days and decreased heart rate. The patient underwent surgery immediately to cesarean section with ovariohysterectomy. One of the newborn cat showed changes consistent with spina bifida. The owner opted for the newborn cat euthanasia because is not known effective treatment for the case. There are insufficient researchs on the embryonic development aimed at prevention and treatment of these anomalies. These studies are necessary to ensure a good prognosis for patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/1be0208f788e4328ba68b773c749f9eabd4ec37b