Canine Mucous Cystitis: Causes and Treatments Explained
For acute, earlystage swelling, the treatment involves the careful removal of the fluid within the cyst using a syringe. Concurrently, a therapeutic injection of 800,000 international units of procaine penicillin and 5 to 10 milligrams of dexamethasone should be administered, with this regimen repeated every two days for a course of 2 to 3 sessions. Alternatively, you can inject 100 to 125 milligrams of methylprednisolone acetate into the cyst. To further aid in the reduction of exudation, intramuscular vitamin C (2 to 4 ml) or intravenous 10% calcium gluconate can be administered.
To prevent further injury to the affected area, apply a protective pad and wrap it with a soft bandage. Provide a comfortable resting area, especially if the affected mucous cyst is large and the condition is chronic. In such cases, surgical removal may be necessary.
Surgical Procedure:
1. Preparation: Perform routine anesthesia, trim and disinfect the area, and make a transverse incision into the mucous cyst.
2. Removal of Tissue: Carefully excise the fibrotic and fibrous tissue that has accumulated within the cyst.
3. Cleaning: Thoroughly flush the area with an antibiotic solution to ensure cleanliness.
4. Dressing: After cleaning, apply an antiseptic powder and perform a结节缝合 (knotlike suture) to close the skin.
5. PostOperative Care: Apply a compression bandage to the surgical site to prevent reexudation. Administer intramuscular antibiotics for inflammation and intravenous vitamin C and calcium gluconate to manage exudation.
6. Recovery: Limit the animal's movement postsurgery, provide a soft resting pad, and prevent the animal from lying down or standing up abruptly to avoid stress on the surgical incision, which could hinder healing.
