Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with Fournier's gangrene causing anal discharge and lethargy
By Berube, Danielle E et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2010·Angell Emergency and Critical Care Department, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fournier's gangrene in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male cat was taken to the emergency vet because he was very lethargic, had a fever, and was leaking a thick discharge from his rear end. Unfortunately, he developed a serious infection called Fournier's gangrene, which caused tissue death around his genitals and anus. Despite receiving supportive care and surgery to remove the dead tissue, he went into severe sepsis and had to be euthanized. This case highlights the importance of quick action and treatment for such severe infections in cats.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical course of a cat diagnosed with Fournier's gangrene. CASE SUMMARY: A 2-year-old castrated male cat was presented to an emergency hospital for evaluation of acute onset of lethargy, mucoid anal discharge, and fever. During hospitalization, with provision of supportive care, an area of necrotizing fasciitis around the prepuce and anus developed and surgical debridement was performed. Severe sepsis developed secondary to the necrotizing fasciitis and the cat was eventually euthanized. NEW INFORMATION PROVIDED: The purpose of this report is to document the first case of Fournier's gangrene in a cat that presented for mucoid anal discharge, lethargy, and mild ataxia, and to alert emergency clinicians to this disease process. Early detection of the disease with prompt, aggressive supportive care and surgical debridement is necessary for successful treatment.
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