Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Successful treatment of uterine torsion in a cat with severe metabolic and haemostatic complications.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2000
- Authors:
- Ridyard, A E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies · United Kingdom
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
A peri-parturient fifteen-month-old female Maine Coon cat was presented with extreme weakness and depression, profound hypovolaemia and hypothermia. Severe hyperkalaemia, hyponatraemia and anaemia were detected. Disseminated intravascular coagulation was suspected due to marked prolongation of activated partial thromboplastin time. Uterine torsion was diagnosed at exploratory laparotomy. The cat made a full recovery following ovariohysterectomy and intensive supportive therapy.
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