Penetrating airgun spinal cord injury in 23 cats (1998–2022)

This study looks at spinal cord injuries in cats caused by airgun pellets. The researchers reviewed the records of 23 cats who had this type of injury. The study looked at how the cats were treated (surgery versus no surgery) and how well they recovered their movement. They also considered where on the spine the injury occurred and when the cats were brought in for treatment. The results showed that many cats had severe mobility and bladder control problems after the injury. Surgery seemed to help some cats regain movement, especially those with injuries in the lower back.

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  Airgun spinal injuries in cats often result in severe mobility and micturition disorders.
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  Surgical intervention may be beneficial in asymmetrical SCIs in cats and result in voluntary motor recovery.
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  Voluntary motor recovery was achieved in approximately 33% (6/20) of the surgically treated cats with SCIs due to AGP.