Feline H & L Problems

A Cat is presented with severe mycoplasma felis infection (+ agglutination test). The cat is dehydrated, febrile with a pcv of 16%. How is this situation best treated

1. Doxycycline + Prednisolone

   1. A steroid is also given because there is rampant RBC destruction via immune system (+ agglutination test)

What is a physiologic leukogram

1. Mild case of Neutrophilia

2. Normal to increased Lymphocytes

3. No monocytosis

Cats who get stressed/excited (epinephrine-mediated)

Where are feline Cutaneous Mast cells most commonly located

Face and Head and rarely metastasize

This is the second most common type of skin tumor in the cat

What test should you start with to evaluate the coagulation system

BMBT: screens for defects in primary hemostasis

What type of anemia would a cat with mycoplasma hemofelis have

Regenerative Anemia

Why is it better to prevent cytauxzoon felis than treat it

Its challenging and costly to treat so prevention is the goal

TX: Antimalarial (atovaquone) combined w/ antimicrobial azithromycin, fluids, heparin, supportive care

What should you do when a patient who is taking steroids to treat his IMHA shows signs of congestive failure

Taper the corticosteroid over the next 5-7 days while starting a different immunosuppressant and treat the CHF

Corticosteroids are associated w/ congestive heart failure

This cat has small cell or low grade ( diffusesly thickened) intestinal lymphoma so treat with

Chlorambucil + Prednisolone

Describe what a cat with high grade or large cell lymphoma would manifest as

A large focal mass