Thrombocytopenia

Wang, Andrea; Brainard, Benjamin M.

doi:10.1016/b978-1-4557-0306-7.00106-9

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“…In cats this usually occurs because of platelet clumping (Fig ). There is also considerable overlap between erythrocyte and platelet volumes, resulting in misclassification by impedance analysers (Wang & Brainard ).…”

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Abnormal platelet activity in dogs and cats – impact and measurement

Gant

McBride

Humm

2020

J of Small Animal Practice

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Abnormal platelet activity can either lead to bleeding tendencies or inappropriate thrombus formation and can occur secondarily to a wide variety of disease processes, with a range of clinical consequences and severity. This article will discuss the pathophysiology of platelet function abnormalities and consider a logical diagnostic approach applicable to veterinary practice. Recent advances in platelet function testing will then be discussed, with regards to detection of platelet dysfunction and tailoring of pharmacological manipulation. Although many of these tests are still confined to research or academic institutions, techniques for indirectly assessing platelet function are starting to become more widely available. Although we still require further research to develop guidelines for the use of these tests in clinical decision‐making, the recent advances in this field are an exciting step forward in being able to detect and manage platelet dysfunction in both primary care and referral practice.

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Abnormal platelet activity in dogs and cats – impact and measurement

Gant

McBride

Humm

2020

J of Small Animal Practice

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Acute Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection in a pediatric domestic cat

Graham,

Ewing,

Whelan

2023

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports

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Case summary A domestic shorthair cat estimated to be 4–6 weeks old was presented to a referral center for evaluation of lethargy, anorexia and diarrhea for a duration of 24 h. A feline vector-borne PCR panel, as well as a blood smear, examined by a board-certified pathologist, confirmed an Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection. Morulae were identified in both feline neutrophils and eosinophils. Treatment consisted of a 21-day course of liquid doxycycline. Clinical signs rapidly resolved and were not noted to recur. Relevance and novel information This case demonstrates that A phagocytophilum can infect cats as young as 4–6 weeks old. Doxycycline, as the antibiotic of choice for the treatment of A phagocytophilum infections, was used. Consistent with the literature, a rapid clinical improvement was detected. Anaplasmosis should be listed as a differential diagnosis in pediatric cats suffering from acute febrile illness with potential previous tick exposure (history of living outdoors) in order to provide proper treatment.

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Thrombocytopenia

Cited by 2 publications

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Abnormal platelet activity in dogs and cats – impact and measurement

Abnormal platelet activity in dogs and cats – impact and measurement

Acute Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection in a pediatric domestic cat

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