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Bullet-Induced Chronic Cystitis In Cat, Jutapoln Sunghan, Nattakarn Khantaprab, Atigan Thongtharb
Bullet-Induced Chronic Cystitis In Cat, Jutapoln Sunghan, Nattakarn Khantaprab, Atigan Thongtharb
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A two-year-old male domestic short hair cat was referred with a history of lower urinary tract obstruction. Four months previously, this animal showed clinical signs of hematuria. On physical examination, the cat showed signs of mild abdominal cramping and painful urination or dysuria. Abdominal radiography was also performed, and the result showed a radiopaque material-a bullet- within the bladder lumen. Cystotomy was performed to remove the bullet from the urinary bladder. At that time, amikacin was used according to bacterial culture (Enterobacter spp.) and drug susceptibility results. Three weeks after surgery, the cat was presented to the Small Animal Hospital …
Surgical Management Of Infectious And Noninfectious Melting Corneal Ulcers In Cats, Aynur Demi̇r, Yusuf Altundağ, Gülşen Sevi̇m Karagözoğlu
Surgical Management Of Infectious And Noninfectious Melting Corneal Ulcers In Cats, Aynur Demi̇r, Yusuf Altundağ, Gülşen Sevi̇m Karagözoğlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A melting ulcer, characterized by the stromal dissolution of the cornea, is an important eye lesion that develops due to various reasons and threatens vision. Restoration of this lesion, which causes loss of corneal transparency, requires aggressive medical and surgical treatment. In medical treatment, stromal degeneration is controlled with agents that support topical antibacterial and stromal healing. Surgical treatment is applied using various techniques to remove structures damaged due to the progression of corneal melting and to promote corneal healing. In this study, lamellar keratectomy and the third eyelid flap techniques were combined with topical medical therapy in 20 cat …