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- * Despite attempts at conservative treatment, one kitten developed dry gangrenous changes due to prolonged ischaemia in its foot.
- * The issue highlights a lack of reported cases on neonatal complications in cats and emphasizes the need for more support for inexperienced pet owners, as well as further research to address these complications and improve outcomes.
Article Abstract
Case Summary: A 1-year-old domestic shorthair queen with five neonates was referred for umbilical cord entwinement in three kittens 24 h after parturition. The owner noticed the kittens were stuck to each other 3 h before admission. Despite a conservative treatment approach, prolonged ischaemia led to dry gangrenous changes in one of the kitten's metatarsi.
Relevance And Novel Information: This and other neonatal complications in cats are rarely reported. Primiparity is a known factor contributing to postpartum complications. Furthermore, inexperienced owners require more assistance in mitigating these challenges. Therefore, further research and collaboration among breeders, owners and veterinary professionals are imperative in order to accurately determine the prevalence of this condition in kittens and develop effective strategies to address it.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590134 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20551169241289407 | DOI Listing |
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