MASTOPATHY IN DOGS AND CATS: FEATURES OF TREATMENT (REVIEW INFORMATION)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37000/abbsl.2024.110.08Keywords:
mastopathy, mammary gland, cats, dogs, treatment.Abstract
An analysis of modern literary sources concerning the specifics of treatment of mastopathy in dogs and cats was carried out. This analysis shows that mammary gland dysplasias in small animals are quite common. The methods of choice for their treatment are ovariohysterectomy and hormone therapy. Prevention of pathology is carried out by ovariectomy before the first oestrus. This surgical intervention significantly reduces the risk of pathology. Ovarian estrogens and progesterone affect the development of mammary glands. They regulate proliferation and differentiation of epithelial cells, promote proliferation processes in the mammary gland. Surgical resection is widely used for the treatment of neoplasms. It is important to determine the type of tumors and analyze prognostic information, as they differ significantly in terms of morphological features and biological behavior. At this time, histological diagnosis provides the basis for appropriate treatment and follow-up. Early detection and optimal surgical intervention play an important role. Benign tumors also require surgical removal. Radical mastectomy for mastopathy is necessary in the late stages of the disease. Conservative treatment is based on the progesterone antagonist aglepristone, since progesterone and its synthetic analogues play a decisive role in the occurrence of this pathology. Aglepristone is a competitive progesterone antagonist indicated for the treatment of various progesterone-dependent physiological or pathological conditions. The analysis of literary sources showed that today, during the treatment of mastopathy, very little attention is paid to homeopathic remedies, which are successfully used in humane medicine for this pathology. Further research is needed to study the effectiveness of homeopathic medicines in the complex treatment of mastopathy in dogs and cats.
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