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Intervertebral disc extrusion in six cats.
M F Knipe1, K M Vernau, W J Hornof
1Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, 1 Shields Drive, Davis, CA 95616, USA. mfknipe@vmth.ucdavis.edu
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|March 6, 2002
Summary
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in cats shares similarities with canine IVDD. Surgical decompression offers favorable neurological recovery for cats with acute thoracolumbar disc extrusion.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Comparative Medicine
Background:
- Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is well-documented in dogs.
- Limited case reports exist for feline IVDD.
Observation:
- Medical records of six cats with confirmed IVDD were reviewed.
- Radiographic findings included narrowed discs, mineralization, and spinal cord compression.
- All extrusions were located in the thoracolumbar region.
Findings:
- Surgical decompression via hemilaminectomy successfully removed compressive degenerative disc material in all cats.
- Five out of six cats experienced good to excellent neurological recovery post-surgery.
Implications:
- Feline IVDD exhibits significant similarities to canine IVDD.
- Surgical intervention appears effective for acute intervertebral disc extrusion in cats.