Abstract

A two and a half year old male Persian cat was presented to the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Pookode with a history of vomiting, inappetence, reduced urine output and diarrhoeasince one week.Peripheral blood smear examination revealed presence of Mycoplasma haemofelis organisms. Serum biochemistry revealed elevated serum creatinineand ultrasonographic evaluation revealed hyperechoic cortex of the kidney. So, based on history, laboratory evaluations and ultrasonographic findings, thecase was diagnosed as renal insufficiency associated with Mycoplasma haemofelis and followed by treatment with intravenous fluids, enrofloxacin and supportive medications. Clinical recovery was obtained by day 10 post-therapy.

Keywords : Persian cat, Reduced urine output, Renal insufficiency, Mycoplasma haemofelis