Clinical Cases:

Emaciated Cat

Definition: Reduction or loss of the animal appetite for food.

Cause:

• Pathological Cause as: Metabolism,Gastro intestinal,Neurologic  Disorders
• Non Pathological Cause as: Environmental stress

Signs and Symptoms:

• Ptyalism (Excessive secretion in saliva)
• Vomiting
• Ataxia
• Tremors
• Anemia
• Dermatitis
• Weakness

Diagnosis:

• Take the history of the case by asking the owner about the Cat environment,Recent drug therapy …etc
• Apply of Physical examination (Examine for wounds,abscesses or ulcers – Organs size – Auscultation sounds)
• Complete blood count
• Urinalysis
• Thoracic Radiography

Treatment:

• Fluid support
• Nutritional support
• Nausea support
• Appetite stimulant as Mirtazapine