Associação de terapias integrativas em abordagem cirúrgica no tratamento de feridas em felinos: relatos de casos.

Abstract

Skin wounds can have various etiologies, and commonly instituted therapeutic protocols are through conventional alternatives, an example of the use of drugs. . However, some lesions can present themselves as complex wounds, which are characterized by extensive tissue loss, presence of infection, loss of tissue viability, and consequently require a longer period of time for tissue healing. Therefore, such wounds may require different therapeutic approaches, an example of surgical recovery and/or adjuvant therapies. This study aimed to report the cases of two felines, mixed breed (SRD), one male and the other female, aged approximately between one to two years, both being stray animals, which received veterinary assistance due to open skin wounds in the region of face and neck, characterized by tissue loss, necrosis and notable degree of contamination. As a conduct to resolve the wounds, the animals were referred for a surgical procedure, and an ozone therapy session administered by cupping. In addition to postoperative protocols and with the aim of promoting faster healing, the animals were also collected in four laser therapy sessions, in addition to the daily topical use of ozonized oil. The animals had different resolution rhythms, where one presented complete wound resolution within a period of 14 days, and the other in 104 days, since it had post-surgical complications. Open skin wounds on the face and neck due to territorial fight or mating with a high degree of contamination are frequent in felines, so it is necessary to study surgical and therapeutic techniques that favor a quick resolution with a reduction in complications and time of resolution. The use of integrative techniques can help resolve skin wounds, for demonstrate a good acceptance by patients and without identifying adverse effects.