Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Barn cat with FIV and severe bleeding after castration
By Ceballos-Vasquez, Alejandra·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2018·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Concomitant feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) andin a barn cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male barn cat was brought in because he was very tired and bleeding a lot after being neutered. The vet found that he had hemolytic anemia, a condition where the body destroys its own red blood cells, and tests showed he was infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). This case highlights the need for regular testing for infectious diseases in cats and the importance of educating pet owners about prevention and management of these illnesses.
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Abstract
A 5-year-old male barn cat was presented with lethargy and excessive bleeding following castration. The patient developed hemolytic anemia and diagnostic tests revealed infection with feline immunodeficiency virus andThis case serves as a reminder of the importance of testing for infectious diseases and educating owners on feline infectious disease prevention and management.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29599561/