Thoracic dog bite wounds in cats: a retrospective study of 22 cases (2005-2015)

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
Anna K Frykfors von Hekkel, Zoë J Halfacree

Abstract

The aim of this study was to describe a series of cats suffering from thoracic dog bite wounds, in order to detail the clinical, radiographic and surgical findings, and evaluate outcomes and factors associated with mortality. The medical records of cats with thoracic dog bite wounds presenting to a single institution between 2005 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Data relating to clinical presentation, wound depth and management, radiographic findings, surgical findings and mortality were collected. Wound depth was defined as no external wound, superficial, deep or penetrating, and wound management was defined as conservative, exploratory or thoracic exploration. Statistical analyses were performed using Fisher's exact test, the Mann-Whitney U-test and the χ2 test. Twenty-two cats were included, of which two were euthanased on presentation. In cats where wound depth could be assessed (21/22), six had no external wounds, four had superficial wounds, three had deep wounds and eight suffered penetrating wounds. Sixteen cats also suffered wounds elsewhere, most commonly to the abdomen. Neither an abdominal wound nor abdominal surgery were associated with mortality. Pneumothorax was the most common radiographic finding (11/18)...Continue Reading

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Feb 23, 2020·Veterinary Surgery : VS·Anna K Frykfors von HekkelZoë J Halfacree
Oct 11, 2020·Forensic Science International : Synergy·Agustín Rebollada-MerinoAntonio Rodríguez-Bertos
May 14, 2021·Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery·Sigal KlainbartEfrat Kelmer

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