title: Vaginal prolapse in a pregnant Maine coon cat: a case report.
abstract: Vaginal prolapse is a condition characterised by excessive accumulation of mucosal oedema and protrusion of hyperplastic tissue through the vulva. It has been reported in ruminants and canines, but has not been characterised in felines. This report describes the history, clinical signs and treatment of a pregnant Maine coon cat with a Type III vaginal prolapse diagnosed approximately 54 days after the first day of mating. Prior to queening, the prolapse was reduced and retained using a vulvar cruciate suture. Due to the risk of dystocia and recurrence, a caesarean section with ovariohysterectomy was performed. Postoperatively, a stay suture was maintained in the vulva for 2 weeks, resulting in permanent reduction of the vaginal prolapse. To the authors' knowledge, this case represents the first report of the successful management of vaginal prolapse in a pregnant cat.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: McKelvey
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Beachler
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Ferris
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Diaw
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Vasgaard
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Bailey
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D007044:Hysterectomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*