Feline anaemia

RE: Feline anaemia

Julian Earl — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:33:09 GMT

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That was going to be our next step, but unfortunately because of rapid deterioration and costs constraints they were both pts.

There were no other signs of disease or infection, no pyrexia at any point etc. no sign of panleucopaenia. WBC absolute and differential counts all wnl.

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Thanks for letting us know. If non-regenerative surely it must be bone marrow disease of some sort? Is there any evidence that Panleukopenia can cause xdu-acute disease instead of acute feline enteritis and bone marrow pathology? A shame that the biopsy cannot be followed through now but thanks for keeping us informed. Perhaps acreen other cats in the household? If possible? And affordable for them?

RE: Feline anaemia

Clive Ansell — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:23:54 GMT

[quote userid="4181" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29522/feline-anaemia/227018#227018"]Fip or Parvo affecting the bone marrow; any chance of doing a bm aspirate/biopsy?[/quote]

That was going to be our next step, but unfortunately because of rapid deterioration and costs constraints they were both pts.

There were no other signs of disease or infection, no pyrexia at any point etc. no sign of panleucopaenia. WBC absolute and differential counts all wnl.

All cats are ex-strays from rescue centres though, so I guess an infectious agent is a high possibility. All were vaccinated, and all have tested negative for felv/fiv in the past when rehomed.

RE: Feline anaemia

Clive Ansell — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:18:48 GMT

[quote userid="3094" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29522/feline-anaemia/227017#227017"]What about massive flea infestations? Especially in a multi-cat household? Could be a simple explanation? Maybe?? [/quote]

No sign of fleas on examination, and all pets get reasonably regular parasite treatment.

Anaemia non regenerative too.

RE: Feline anaemia

Rob Loxley — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:03:32 GMT

Fip or Parvo affecting the bone marrow; any chance of doing a bm aspirate/biopsy?

RE: Feline anaemia

Julian Earl — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:57:24 GMT

What about massive flea infestations? Especially in a multi-cat household? Could be a simple explanation? Maybe??