Feline trypanosomosis in a free-ranging domestic shorthair cat (Felis catus)
Author(s): Henna Ganjwala and Ruchi Atul Latkar
Abstract: A free-ranging domestic shorthair cat named Lily was brought to the clinic with signs of alopecia, pyrexia, inappetence, incoordination, loss of condition, conjunctivitis, and chemosis. A history of multiple diagnostic tests and treatment protocols from various clinics was presented. The FNAC of facial swelling revealed an incidental finding of Trypanosoma spp. infection. PCR revealed Trypanosoma evansi infection. The treatment protocol included diminazene aceturate at the dose rate of 3.5 mg/kg, deep i/m, one dose weekly for four doses, with supportive therapies, both enteral and parenteral. Decubital ulcers formed during the course of treatment due to inactivity and cage rest and were treated separately via topical ointment. No Trypanosoma spp. were identified in the peripheral blood smear after completion of the course of diminazene aceturate. The cat recovered entirely within one month after completion of the aforementioned treatment.
