CORRECTION OF UMBILICAL HERNIA ALONG WITH SPAYING OF A CAT AT TEACHING & TRAINING PET HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER,DHAKA: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

The purpose of the present case report was to describe a surgical approach for correction of umbilical hernia with spaying in a cat. The case was recorded in the Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Centre (TTPHRC), Purbachal, Dhaka during an internship placement. An eight-month-old mixed breed female un-spayed cat weighing 2.7 kg was presented to TTPHRC with a history of swollen on umbilical region. On ultrasonography it was confirmed that an umbilical hernia case. The owner was also eager to spay his cat to control unexpected pregnancy. So, the correction of umbilical hernia and spaying were done at a time. General anesthesia was given and maintained throughout the surgery. The operation went well, as a part of post-operative care, it was advised to be kept that patient in a clean squeeze cage for seven days to observe. It was also suggested to provide povidone iodine ointment as antibacterial until it healed completely. Systemic antibiotic, pain killer were also administered. There were no difficulties during the follow-up of the patient.