An investigation into an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In spring 2021 increasing numbers of cats presenting with severe pancytopenia were noted in United Kingdom (UK).

Objective

To describe process and outcome of the investigation performed into the outbreak of pancytopenia in cats.

Animals

Five hundred and eighty client owned cats that presented with severe bi- or pancytopenia of unknown cause.

Methods

Real-time data collection was performed by an online registration forum available to all veterinary surgeons in UK. Data collected included demographics, clinicopathological findings, diagnostic testing, dietary and drug history, outcome and COVID household status. Mycotoxicological feed analysis was performed on feed samples of 3 diets frequently mentioned in the database and 3 control diets.

Results<

SUBMITTER: Glanemann B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9889669 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature