Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline cholangitis causes jaundice and lethargy in cats
By Boland, Lara & Beatty, Julia·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2017·Faculty of Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline Cholangitis.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, and yellowing of the skin was diagnosed with cholangitis, a liver condition that can be caused by infections or immune issues. The veterinarian used blood tests and an ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and supportive care, which can help improve the cat's symptoms. With proper treatment, many cats can recover and return to their normal selves.
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Abstract
Cholangitis is common in felines, including neutrophilic, lymphocytic, and chronic cholangitis (liver fluke). History, physical examination, laboratory testing, and abdominal ultrasound support a diagnosis. Diagnosis using hepatic histopathology and/or bile analysis is ideal but not always practical. Neutrophilic cholangitis is associated with bacterial cholecystitis, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. The typical presentation is a short illness with lethargy, inappetence, pyrexia, and jaundice. Lymphocytic cholangitis, suspected to be immune-mediated, can have a prolonged clinical course with weight loss and ascites as the predominant features. The prevalence of liver fluke infestation in cats varies worldwide and clinical manifestations are uncommonly reported.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28069287/