Advanced Treatment Methods for Later-Stage Feline Diste

Cat瘟 is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the feline parvovirus. It is characterized by symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, severely reduced white blood cell counts, and enteritis.

The incubation period for Cat瘟 typically ranges from 4 to 5 days. In subacute cases, affected cats may exhibit signs of exhaustion, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and the passage of bloody, watery stools. Their body temperature may soar to over 41°C, remaining elevated for 24 hours before dropping back to normal. This pattern may recur after 2 to 4 days, presenting a biphasic fever. In the later stages, severe dehydration and weakness can lead to death shortly after the second rise in temperature. Neonatal kittens may show chronic ataxia, with their bodies swaying from side to side when standing and crossing their legs while walking, giving them a wobbly gait.

In this particular case, the cat has been ill for five days, from Wednesday to Sunday. The cat is showing signs of anorexia, yellow diarrhea, unsteady walking, stiff limbs, and a wobbly gait, which are classic symptoms of the later stages of Cat瘟. Blood tests reveal a decrease in white blood cell counts, with more significant reductions indicating a poorer prognosis. For cats that are severely dehydrated and have no hope of recovery, humane euthanasia may be considered.

Here are the treatment options for Cat瘟:

1. Specific Therapy: Administer 2ml of Cat瘟 fever hyperimmune serum per kilogram of body weight, given subcutaneously once daily for at least three doses. Concurrently, inject 12mg of PolyinosinicPolycytidylic Acid (PolyI:C) intramuscularly every other day for at least three doses.

2. Antiviral and Antimicrobial Treatment: Give 50 to 100mg of Virazole, 30mg of ampicillin per kilogram of body weight, and 2 to 5mg of dexamethasone intramuscularly one to two times daily for at least four days.

3. Symptomatic Supportive Treatment: Include antipyretics, hemostatics, glucose, alkali, and fluid replacement.

To regulate electrolyte balance and correct acidosis, inject 10% glucose solution, Lactated Ringer's solution, and an energy mixture intravenously. The volume of fluid depends on the degree of dehydration, generally around 50ml per kilogram of body weight. For cases with acidosis, also administer sodium bicarbonate injection.

For fever, use Bupleurum Injection; for cats with bloody diarrhea, use止血敏 or Vitamin K3 Injection.

4. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Consider using Chinese patent medicines like Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, Pingwei San, and Zhili Ye to regulate gastrointestinal function. Additionally, use Shengmai Drink to replenish nutrition and fluids.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula: Prepare a decoction with 10g of Wu Yao, 10g of Lianqiao, and 10g of Jinyinhua. Administer the liquid to the cat for drinking or by dropper, and continue for five days.