Echocardiogram – thrombosis (blood clot)
One of the most common cause of thrombosis in cat is heart disease.
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The Vet’s Toolkit
The Vet’s Toolkit
Cross-Matching
Cross-matching is one of the test performed prior to blood transfusion to minimize transfusion reaction. Major cross-match and minor cross-match are usually performed.🩸.-Major cross-match = Mixing a drop of donor red blood cells and patient plasma/serum-Minor cross-match = Mixing a drop of donor plasma/serum and patient red blood cells.If the blood product isn’t compatible then
IMHA Part 1 – Saline agglutination test
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) 🩸 is characterized by immune system dysregulation that leads to destruction of the red blood cells (RBC). IMHA is either primary or secondary to another disorder..Saline agglutination test (SAT) is a very easy test to perform and require minimal equipment 💉. A positive result indicates autoagglutination (Clumping) of the red blood
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Pitting edema
Pitting edema is a condition characterized by swelling in body tissues that retains an indentation (“pit”) after pressure is applied. It occurs due to fluid accumulation in the interstitial spaces and is often a sign of an underlying medical issue.
Tibial Compression Test 🦵
This test is best performed with the patient in a lateral recumbent position. One hand should hold the distal femur, with the index finger placed over the tibial crest, while the other hand flexes the hock..Please refer to Part 1 for cranial tibial thrust.—
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Cranial Drawer Test 🦵
This test is best performed with the patient in a lateral recumbent position. One hand should hold the distal femur, while the other holds the proximal tibia..Please refer to Part 1 for positive cranial drawer test result.
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Cranial cruciate rupture – Test 🦵
Cranial Drawer Test:This assessment evaluates the craniocaudal stability of the stifle joint. Although a negative result does not exclude cranial cruciate ligament disease, a positive drawer test is highly indicative of cranial cruciate ligament rupture.(Abnormal movement of tibial = Red Arrow).Tibial Compression Test:This assessment evaluates stability of the tibia relative to the femur. Instability on
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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
The knee is stabilized by four main ligaments1) Medial collateral2) Lateral collateral3) Cranial cruciate ligaments4) Caudal cruciate ligaments.Additional stabilization is provided by the meniscus and surrounding soft tissues..Cranial cruciate ligament disease is a complex, multifactorial condition associated with complete or partial ligament tear or rupture. It can have an acute or insidious onset. This condition
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