Minimally invasive hysterectomy in Coatis ( Nasua nasua )

Abstract

Some wildlife species, such as coatis, have a high degree of adaptability to adverse conditions, such as fragmented urban forests, increasingly common on the world stage. The increase in the number of these mesopredators causes drastic changes in the communities of smaller predators, interferes with reproductive success of trees, as well as becoming a form of exchange between domestic and wild areas, favoring the transmission of zoonosis and increasing the occurrence of attacks to animals or people. This report describes the use of minimally invasive hysterectomy in two individuals of the species Nasua nasua, which can be accomplished through the use of hook technique, commonly used to castrate dogs and cats. The small incision and healing speed of incised tissues are fundamental in wild life management since the postoperative care is limited by the behavior of these animals. This technique proved to be effective and can greatly reduce the morbidity of this procedure in coatis.

Surgical contraception of free‐ranging female capybaras: Description and comparison of open and minimally invasive techniques

“…Similarly, nonlaparoscopic MIS techniques also aim to reduce postoperative discomfort following the principle of small incisions. Those have been described in surgical contraception of bitches 15 and coatis 31 …”

“…Those have been described in surgical contraception of bitches 15 and coatis. 31 However, the direct extrapolation of strategies applied in other species must be careful. The anatomical particularities of the evaluated species and, in addition, their habits, behavior and the feasibility or not of postoperative care must be considered.…”

Different dissociative anesthesia protocols for coatis (Nasua nasua)

“…Some wild species, such as coatis (Nasua nasua), have a high degree of adaptability to adverse conditions such as urban fragmented forests, which are becoming increasingly common throughout the world (MINTO et al, 2017). Chemical restraint in wild animals is necessary to undertake various clinical procedures such as surgery and laboratory analyses that may be needed at various times during the life of these animals.…”