Retrospective study on the prevalence & outcomes of traumatic injuries in cats at Kota Bahru, Kelantan Darul Naim from january until march 2025

Traumatic injury is a common and frequent occurrence that affects the welfare and
well-being of cats. Studies and research have been conducted regarding the prevalence
of traumatic injuries in cats from many parts of the world. However, there have been no
studies done on the prevalence and outcomes of traumatic injuries in cats in Kota
Bahru, Kelantan. Hence, this retrospective study aims to investigate the prevalence,
causes, injuries sustained and outcomes of traumatic injuries in cats within the district of
Kota Bharu, located in Kelantan Darul Naim, Malaysia, from January 1 until March 31,
2025. The prevalence of traumatic injuries in cats in Kota Bahru was estimated to be
5.56% (95% CI: 4.39-6.73%). Road traffic accidents were identified to be the most
common etiology of traumatic injury, followed by animal altercation with 34.15% (28
cases) and 30.49% (25 cases), respectively. Laceration was the most common type of
traumatic injury accounting for 28.05% (23 cases) and the outcome was survival for
predominantly most cases 84.15% (69 cases). Stray cats χ2(1) = 9.19, p = 0.002 and
RTA χ2(1) = 17.49, p < 0.001 cases were more significantly associated with mortality in
cats implicated in cases of traumatic injury.