This study was conducted to compare Ventral Median Approach (OHM) and Lateral Flank (OHF) for feline ovariohysterectomy (OH). Fifteen healthy local female cats (Felis catus) with body weights ranged 2-4 kg aged 1-2 years were divided into two groups, OHM (n= 8) OHF 7). Prior OH, the anesthethized using ketamine-xylazine sugery performed by same operator. The wound scoring showed a significantly...

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Reiki therapy on postoperative pain in bitches undergoing elective minimally invasive ovariohysterectomy (OVH). Thirty were randomly assigned three groups: Control, Placebo, or Reiki. All dogs received methadone as preanesthetic medication (PAM), meloxicam preoperative period, propofol for anesthetic induction, and isoflurane maintenance. Im...

Anecdotally, knots that encircle the pedicle twice or incorporate a knot on each side of the pedicle are superior to a simple square ligature when fat obscures the pedicle. In high volume spay/neuter clinics located in remote areas, a form of the Miller’s knot is common, as ovariohysterectomy candidates are often mature, overweight, pregnant, and/or have uterine disease. Although this study did...

CASE SUMMARY A 15-year-old female cat was presented for investigation of progressive behavioural changes, polyuria, polydipsia and periuria. An ovarian granulosa cell tumour was identified and the cat underwent therapeutic ovariohysterectomy (OHE). The cat's clinical signs resolved, but 6 months later it was diagnosed as having an anaplastic astrocytoma and was euthanased. Serum anti-Müllerian ...

This report describes the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of a queen with open pyometra. Lethargy, anorexia and previous treatment failure were the main reasons resulting in referral for diagnostic evaluation. The history, haematological and biochemical profiles and abdominal radiographs revealed open pyometra. Following ovariohysterectomy and antibiotic therapy there was total r...