Effective resolution of a post-ovariohysterectomy cutaneous abscess in a young female cat following antibiotic switch from amoxicillin to cefadroxil | Effective resolution of a post-ovariohysterectomy cutaneous abscess in a young female cat following antibiotic switch from amoxicillin to cefadroxil

Indonesian. Laporan kasus ini menyajikan penggunaan jahitan intradermal kontinyu yang pertama kali digunakan di Indonesia untuk mengobati abses kulit pasca ovariohisterektomi pada kucing muda, dengan penggantian antibiotik. Seekor kucing betina berumur 6 bulan, K (2,5 kg), mengalami abses kulit setelah ovariohisterektomi. Amoksisilin trihidrat (15 mg/kg setiap 12 jam) diberikan secara oral untuk terapi antimikroba pasca operasi. Pada hari ke 9, pemeriksaan fisik menunjukkan pembengkakan pada lokasi sayatan yang dijahit, suhu rektal meningkat (39,9°C), dan ekspresi meringis. Terapi antibiotik dilanjutkan dengan injeksi amoksisilin kerja panjang subkutan (15 mg/kg). Namun, pada hari ke 18, pemilik melaporkan keluar cairan bernanah dari area yang bengkak. Setelah pemeriksaan ulang, rejimen antibiotik disesuaikan dengan mengganti amoksisilin trihidrat dengan sefadroksil (35 mg/kg setiap 24 jam, per oral). Pada hari ke 21, penyembuhan yang signifikan terlihat dengan penurunan ukuran abses dan penghentian total keluarnya nanah. Pada hari-hari berikutnya, gejala klinis berangsur-angsur berkurang, dan kondisi K secara keseluruhan membaik, ditandai dengan kembalinya nafsu makan, perilaku, dan aktivitas normal. Lokasi sayatan yang dijahit sembuh dengan baik dan menyatu mulus dengan kulit di sekitarnya.

English. This case report presents the first use of buried continuous intradermal sutures in Indonesia to treat a post-ovariohysterectomy cutaneous abscess in a young cat, with an antibiotic switch. A 6-month-old female cat, K (2.5 kg), developed a cutaneous abscess after ovariohysterectomy. Amoxicillin trihydrate (15 mg/kg q12h) was administered orally for postoperative antimicrobial therapy. On day 9, physical examination revealed swelling at the sutured incision site, an elevated rectal temperature (39.9°C), and a grimacing expression. Antibiotic therapy was continued with subcutaneous injection of long-acting amoxicillin (15 mg/kg). However, by day 18, the owner reported purulent discharge from the swollen area. Upon re-examination, the antibiotic regimen was adjusted by replacing amoxicillin trihydrate with cefadroxil (35 mg/kg q24h, orally). By day 21, significant healing was observed with a notable reduction in abscess size and complete cessation of pus discharge. In subsequent days, clinical signs gradually diminished, and K's overall condition improved, as indicated by the return of normal appetite, behavior, and activity. The sutured incision site healed well and blended seamlessly with the surrounding skin.