Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with severe trouble breathing and vomiting due to pneumonia
By Drolet, R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1986·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Isolation of group eugonic fermenter-4 bacteria from a cat with multifocal suppurative pneumonia.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old male domestic cat was brought in after being sick for two days, showing signs of not eating, severe breathing problems, and drooling. Sadly, the cat had a serious lung infection caused by a specific type of bacteria, which led to the formation of multiple nodules in the lungs and pus in the chest area. Despite efforts to treat the infection, the cat did not survive. This case highlights the severity of respiratory infections in cats and the importance of prompt veterinary care.
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Abstract
A pure growth of Group Eugonic Fermenter-4 bacteria (gram-negative) was isolated from the lungs of an 11-year-old male domestic cat that had been ill for 2 days before death. Clinical signs included anorexia, severe dyspnea, and salivation. The lungs contained several firm, slightly raised, yellowish-gray, spherical nodules of various sizes. Purulent exudate was found in the pericardial sac and left pleural cavity. Histologic evaluation revealed multifocal suppurative pneumonia.
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