Spina bifida in newborn cat: case report

• Autor(a) principal: Miranda, Dayane Higino
• Data de Publicação: 2011
• Outros Autores: Ferraz, Maíra Soares, Azevedo Júnior, José Wilson Costa, Fortes, Eunice Anita Moura, Conde Júnior, Aírton Mendes, Carvalho, Maria Acelina Martins
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Semina. Ciências Agrárias (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://ojs.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/semagrarias/article/view/5595
• topic: Vertebral anomalies; Cat; Congenital malformation.; Anomalias vertebrais; Gatos; Malformações congênitas.

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.