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Feline Infectious Anaemia (view source)
Revision as of 16:04, 17 August 2010
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Haematology will show a decreased packed cell volume and a low Red blood cell count.
Haematology will show a decreased packed cell volume and a low Red blood cell count.
==Clinical signs==
The 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.
Recovery can occur with a regenerative bone marrow response however severe anaemia may occur in the presence of [[Feline Leukaemia Virus|feline leukaemia virus]] (FeLV).
Recovery can occur with a regenerative bone marrow response however severe anaemia may occur in the presence of [[Feline Leukaemia Virus|feline leukaemia virus]] (FeLV).
==Treatment==
Infected cats should be treated with [[Tetracyclines|doxycycline]] for 3 weeks twice daily. [[Fluoroquinolones|Enrofloxacin]] is also a good treatment choice especially in refractory cases when combined with doxycycline.
Infected cats should be treated with [[Tetracyclines|doxycycline]] for 3 weeks twice daily. [[Fluoroquinolones|Enrofloxacin]] is also a good treatment choice especially in refractory cases when combined with doxycycline.