Severe sepsis in cats: 29 cases (1986–1998)

Abstract

Results suggest that severe sepsis in cats is characterized by lethargy, pale mucous membranes, signs of diffuse abdominal pain, tachypnea, bradycardia, weak pulses, anemia, hypoalbuminemia, hypothermia, and icterus. Recognition of this combination of clinical findings should facilitate the diagnosis of severe sepsis in cats.

Association of blood lactate concentration with physical perfusion variables, blood pressure, and outcome for cats treated at an emergency service

“…However, bradycardia, a common finding in critically ill cats, 3,4 was not associated with an increased lactate concentration in our study population. However, bradycardia, a common finding in critically ill cats, 3,4 was not associated with an increased lactate concentration in our study population.…”

“…3,4 Hypothermia and hyperthermia were defined as a rectal temperature < 37.8°C (100°F) or > 39.4°C (103°F), respectively. Cats were enrolled in the study only once.…”

Relationship between Doppler blood pressure and survival or response to treatment in critically ill cats: 83 cases (2003–2004)

“…[14][15][16][17] Little information is available in the clinical veterinary literature about the correlation of these factors with hypotension in cats. A variety of factors have been proposed to contribute to the development of hypotension in critically ill cats, including hypothermia, bradycardia, anemia, low serum ionized calcium concentration, and acidosis.…”

Postoperative monitoring and management of complications

“…20 Concurrent evidence of infection is required to make a diagnosis of sepsis. 20 Concurrent evidence of infection is required to make a diagnosis of sepsis.…”

“…20 However, in feline pyothorax specifically, E. coli is an uncommon isolate. Broad-spectrum, parenteral, preferably IV, bactericidal antibiotics should be used until the results of sensitivity testing are available to guide the choice of a reduced spectrum agent.…”