3598. The 11-year-old cat had tremors for one day

27 May 2021

Cat, F, NOT spayed, 11 years

Trembling one day
Cannot move half day 

Anorexia and lethargy 2 days
 

1. Blood test - low platelets, 

                     -  low lymphocytes but overall total WCC is normal. 

2. Cheek teeth - periodontitis - receded gums. Advised dental work .   

INPATIENT ONE NIGHT

1. Dextrose saline 100 ml SC. 
2. Antibiotics
3. Anti-inflam.

WENT HOME

Owner had switched from Kit Kat to Friskies canned food. Cat was ravenous. Fed 4 x a day now.
Antibiotics and anti-inflam 7 days 

FOLLOW UP
1. Cat eats 4X a day. Likes the Friskies canned food. Back to normal. 

NOTE
Cat not spayed. Had infection or toxaemia affected total lymphocytes.  

2. Active, not lethargic. 

CONCLUSION

3 Jun 2021. I spoke to the owner. He was satisfied that his cat was active, eating more and behaving normally. Did the cat have toxaemia from a uterine infection as she was not spayed? With antibiotics and drip, the cat recovered.