Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pregnant Maine coon cat treated for vaginal prolapse after 54 days
By McKelvey, K A et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2015·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Vaginal prolapse in a pregnant Maine coon cat: a case report.
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Plain-English summary
A pregnant Maine coon cat was brought in with a vaginal prolapse, which means part of her vaginal tissue was protruding through her vulva. This condition was diagnosed about 54 days after she mated. The veterinarian was able to reduce the prolapse and keep it in place with a special suture, but to prevent complications during birth, they performed a cesarean section and removed her ovaries and uterus. After surgery, they kept a suture in place for two weeks, which successfully fixed the prolapse. This case is notable as it’s the first reported successful treatment of vaginal prolapse in a pregnant cat.
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Abstract
Vaginal prolapse is a condition characterised by excessive accumulation of mucosal oedema and protrusion of hyperplastic tissue through the vulva. It has been reported in ruminants and canines, but has not been characterised in felines. This report describes the history, clinical signs and treatment of a pregnant Maine coon cat with a Type III vaginal prolapse diagnosed approximately 54 days after the first day of mating. Prior to queening, the prolapse was reduced and retained using a vulvar cruciate suture. Due to the risk of dystocia and recurrence, a caesarean section with ovariohysterectomy was performed. Postoperatively, a stay suture was maintained in the vulva for 2 weeks, resulting in permanent reduction of the vaginal prolapse. To the authors' knowledge, this case represents the first report of the successful management of vaginal prolapse in a pregnant cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25515654/