Comparison of hemogram, amylase and lipase values in cats with felinepanleukopenia disease and healthy cats

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Çelik B. C., Koçkaya M.

Journal of Istanbul Veterınary Scıences, cilt.8, sa.3, ss.294-298, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)

• Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
• Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 3
• Basım Tarihi: 2024
• Doi Numarası: 10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1561477
• Dergi Adı: Journal of Istanbul Veterınary Scıences
• Sayfa Sayıları: ss.294-298
• Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Feline panleukopenia (FPV), commonly known as the feline distemper virus, is a type of

DNA virus. Known for its high transmissibility, FPV primarily affects young cats,

particularly targeting the bone marrow, intestines, and lymphatic system. Without

treatment, it can be fatal. The aim of this study is to compare the hemogram parameters

of an infected cat with those of a healthy cat, and to facilitate diagnosis and prognosis by

also comparing amylase and lipase levels. In the study, 30 cats were evaluated and

divided into two groups: the control group and the patient group. The patient group

consisted of 15 cats that tested positive for FPV using a rapid antigen test, while the

control group consisted of 15 cats that tested negative for the antigen and showed no

clinical symptoms. In the study, white blood cell, lymphocyte, neutrophil, neutrophil,

monocyte, eosinophil, red blood cell and platelet counts, haematocrit and haemoglobin

values were found lower in sick cats (p<0.05). Amylase and lipase values of sick cats were

found to be higher than healthy cats (p<0.05). According to the study's results, white

blood cell count, neutrophil, monocyte, lymphocyte counts, and platelet count were

found to be highly reliable parameters for diagnosing FVP infection.