Traumatic uterine rupture in three felids.

Objective To describe 3 near-full-term, young-adult felids (2 domestic shorthair cats, and 1 bobcat [ Lynx rufus]) that experienced uterine rupture following trauma. Series Summary Two of the animals had motor vehicular trauma and 1 had abdominal bite wounds. The 2 domestic cats that were treated with surgical exploration and ovariohysterectomy recovered uneventfully. The bobcat died during hospitalization prior to surgical intervention, and necropsy identified uterine rupture and associated peritonitis. Unique Information Provided Traumatic uterine rupture should be considered in known or suspected pregnant animals that experience blunt or penetrating trauma, particularly if they are in late-term pregnancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]