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An infectious disease of the cat caused by ''[[Mycoplasma haemofelis]]'' which until recently was known as ''Haemobartonella felis''.

 

The organism is found on surface of erythrocytes and is common in roaming tom cats of 1-3 years old. It is possible to be transmitted via bite wounds or biting arthropods. Recoverd cats become carriers

Caused by ''[[Mycoplasma haemofelis]]'' (until recently, known as ''Haemobartonella felis'')

*Organism found on surface of erythrocytes

*Common in roaming tom-cats of 1-3 years old

*Possibly transmitted via bite wounds or arthropods

*Recoverd cats become carriers

===Clinical signs===

===Clinical signs===

*Peracute disease is associated with severe anaemia and immunosuppression, and can be rapidly fatal

The peracute disease is associated with severe anaemia and immunosuppression, and can be rapidly fatal.  Fever, anaemia, depression, weakness and jaundice occur in the acute form. In the chronic form animals present with anaemia, lethargy and weight loss.

*Fever, anaemia, depression, weakness and jaundice occur in the acute form

Recovery can occur with a regenerative bone marrow response however severe feline infectious anaemia may occur in the presence of [[Feline Leukaemia Virus|feline leukaemia virus]]. (FeLV)

*Anaemia, lethargy and weight loss occur in the chronic form

*Recovery can occur with a regenerative bone marrow response

*Severe feline infectious anaemia may occur in the presence of feline leukaemia virus

===Diagnosis===

===Diagnosis===