CASE OF HEPATITIS IN SIAMESE CAT

Abstract

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver which can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and drugs. However, there are several cases of hepatitis in animals whose cause is unknown, such as what happened to the male Siamese cat in this case report. Therefore, several examinations are carried out to find out the cause and appropriate treatment. Before carrying out the examination, recording the signs and anamnesis is very important. The examination is carried out systematically, namely by clinical and laboratory examination. Laboratory examinations carried out include lesion and cytology examinations (impression tests), hematology examinations, ultrasonography (USG), and anatomical pathology and histology examinations. The results of the ulcer cytology examination using the impression test method found large numbers of neutrophils. CBC examination results revealed that the cat had an infection, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. Blood biochemistry results also revealed that the cat had liver damage with increased AST and ALT values. Abdominal ultrasonography also confirms liver damage. Damage to the liver, spleen and kidneys is also visible on microscopic examination (histopathology). Symptomatic therapy is carried out to reduce clinical symptoms, namely by administering Ornipural®, Viamin 34 inject, and Enbatic powder. The cat died after 1 week of administration of Viamin and Enbatic powder, as well as 1 administration of Ornipural^®. From the results of the examination that was carried out, the cat had hepatitis. Early treatment by observing clinical symptoms in animals can reduce the severity of a disease.