Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bleeding after castration in a Devon rex cat treated with vitamin K
By Littlewood, J D et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1995·Animal Health Trust·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Vitamin K-dependent coagulopathy in a British Devon rex cat.
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Plain-English summary
A British Devon Rex cat experienced bleeding after being neutered. The veterinarian discovered that the cat had a deficiency in vitamin K, which is essential for proper blood clotting. To stop the bleeding, the vet performed a plasma transfusion and then gave the cat oral vitamin K to help restore normal clotting. After treatment, the cat's clotting times returned to normal, and the bleeding was successfully controlled.
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Abstract
Deficiencies of the vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors were identified in a Devon rex cat which had bled after castration. Haemorrhage was controlled by plasma transfusion. Clotting times were normalised by oral administration of vitamin K. This report confirms the existence of this bleeding disorder in a Devon rex cat in the United Kingdom.
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