Naz Pet Clinic

08/04/2026

Foreign body, a sharp penetrating metal wire embedded in reticular wall and a metal piece exteriorized from reticulum during surgery. (TRP)

07/04/2026

Surgery of cattle affected with Traumatic Reticulo-Peritonitis (TRP).

Traumatic Reticulo-Peritonitis (TRP)—commonly called hardware disease—is a frequent condition in cattle caused by ingestion of sharp metallic objects.

🐄 DEFINITION

TRP is inflammation of the reticulum and surrounding peritoneum due to pe*******on by a sharp foreign body (e.g., nail, wire).

⚙️ Etiology (Causes)

Ingestion of:
Nails, wires, needles, metal scraps
Common in adult cattle (indiscriminate eaters)
Risk factors:
Poor feed management
Grazing near construction/waste areas

🔬 PATHOGENESIS

Foreign body settles in reticulum
Reticular contractions push object into wall
Pe*******on causes:
Local inflammation → reticulitis
Spread → peritonitis
May extend to:
Diaphragm → Traumatic pericarditis
Liver or spleen

⚠️ CLINICAL SIGNS

Acute TRP
Sudden drop in milk yield
Anorexia
Fever (39.5–40.5°C)
Arched back (kyphosis)
Reluctance to move
Grunting (pain)
Chronic TRP
Weight loss
Reduced rumination
Mild intermittent fever
Decreased production

🧪 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Clinical Tests
Withers pinch test → no ventroflexion (pain)
Pole test (xiphoid pressure test) → grunt on pressure
Laboratory Findings
Leukocytosis
Increased fibrinogen
Imaging
Radiography → metallic object
Ultrasonography → fluid, adhesions

💊 TREATMENT

Conservative Management
Magnet therapy (rumen magnet orally)
Broad-spectrum antibiotics:
Penicillin / Oxytetracycline
NSAIDs (Flunixin meglumine)
Stall rest + soft feed
Surgical Treatment
Rumenotomy
Removal of foreign body
Indicated if no response to medical therapy

🚨 Complications
Traumatic pericarditis

🛡️ PREVENTION

Use rumen magnets prophylactically
Avoid contaminated feed
Proper disposal of metal waste

02/04/2026

13/12/2025

Cystotomy in male cat .....




Urolithiasis in cats involves mineral stones (uroliths) forming in the urinary tract, often the bladder, commonly as struvite or calcium oxalate, causing pain, blood in urine, and potentially life-threatening blockages, especially in males; it's linked to diet, hydration, pH, genetics, and infections, requiring veterinary diagnosis (X-rays, ultrasound) and treatment, which can range from diet changes and dissolution for some stones to urgent surgery or flushing for blockages, with prevention focusing on increased water intake and appropriate diet.

A cystotomy in cats is a common surgery to remove bladder stones. Research has shown that about 15–23% of cats with bladder issues (feline lower urinary tract disease) develop bladder stones, which are hard clumps of mineral.

These stones can then cause discomfort or pain for cats as well as irritation to the bladder (cystitis), blood in the urine, and even urinary blockage. Your vet may recommend a cystotomy to remove them and help your fur baby feel better.
Cystotomy in cats is a routine procedure but may need to be performed as an emergency if a cat is unable to urinate.

Why Would a Cat Need a Cystotomy?

Some bladder stones can be dissolved using prescription urinary diets, but it can take a long time, up to several weeks. Your cat’s bladder stones may need to be surgically removed by cystotomy if:

Your cat needs this lifesaving procedure because they are unable to urinate or have difficulty urinating (both emergency situations) due to the stones obstructing the bladder or urethra

Attempts to dissolve the stones with a prescription diet were unsuccessful

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Surgical Management of teat Fistula in HF cow ....

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Teat Laceration along with teat canal and its Surgical Management in Cattle.....

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Intestinal Obstruction in 4 month old Persian Kitten

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Intestinal Obstruction in 4 month old Persian Kitten

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Lacerated wound in Calf and surgical repair.....

26/03/2025

Spaying (Ovariohysterectomy) through flank approach.