Neutering Flashcards

1
Q

Age to neuter cats

A

3-6 months depending on the environment
Under 3 months in shelter

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2
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Time for dog neutering

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Female - post puberty
Male - when physically mature

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3
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Anaesthetic considerations in pre-pubertal kittens

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Small body size - hypothermia
Difficult to get accurate drug calculations
Hypoglycaemia - don’t starve too long

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4
Q

Where does the ovarian blood supply sit

A

Caudal pole of each kidney

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5
Q

Common concerns/issues of ovariohysterectomy

A

Patient positioning
Finding the uterus
Breaking suspensory ligament
Safe ligation of ovarian pedicle
Safe ligation of uterus/cervix

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6
Q

Indications for flank ovariohysterectomy

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Enlarged mammary gland
Pregnancy
Pyometra
Oestrus
Obesity
Under 12 weeks old

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7
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Disadvantages for flank

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ovariohysterectomy limited exposure to contralateral side
Difficult to identify previous OHE
Imperfections in hair colour

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8
Q

Best knot for ovarian pedicles

A

Modified Millars

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9
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Most common complication of ovariohysterectomy

A

Haemorrhage

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10
Q

Dealing with haemorrhage in ovariohysterectomy

A

Increase exposure
Use suction
Convert to midline
Get assistance
Retract bladder caudally

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11
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Sinus/discharging tracts post ovariohysterectomy

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Soft painful swelling with or without discharge
Can be caused by FB reaction

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12
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Issues of residual ovarian tissue

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Continued cyclicity
Right more common than left as more difficult to expose
Can be easier to find remnant in oestrus
Always open ovarian bursal to ensure whole ovary removed

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13
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Suture pattern for uterus

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Double layer continuous
Appositional inner - simple continuous
inverting outer - Cushing, lembert, Utrecht

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14
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Closure of uterus

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3/0 or 4/0 monofilament absorbable suture with taper point or taper cut needle

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15
Q

Uterine stump granuloma

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Signs consistent with infection
Vaginal discharge
Attractive to males
Neutrophilia with left shift
Surgical intervention required
Most cases need broad spectrum antibiotics

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