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Clinical leptospirosis in three cats (2001-2009).

Josianne Arbour¹, Marie-Claude Blais, Lisa Carioto

¹Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire, Département de Sciences Cliniques, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada. jarbour@centredmv.com

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This case report details three infected cats with feline leptospirosis, a condition previously thought rare in felines. The study highlights kidney issues and suggests further research into feline leptospirosis.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Zoological Medicine

Background:

Previous research indicated cats (Felis catus) were resistant to clinical signs of Leptospira spp. infection.
Feline leptospirosis has been considered uncommon, with limited documented cases.
Leptospira spp. are pathogenic bacteria that can cause significant disease in various animal species.

Observation:

This report documents three confirmed cases of naturally occurring feline leptospirosis.
All affected cats were indoor/outdoor hunters, suggesting potential exposure routes.
Clinical presentations varied, with all cats exhibiting renal insufficiency at different stages.

Findings:

No instances of liver involvement were observed in the reported feline cases.
The clinical signs suggest a potential for a longer incubation period in cats compared to dogs.
Renal insufficiency was a prominent clinical sign in these feline leptospirosis cases.

Implications:

These findings challenge the previous understanding of feline resistance to Leptospira.
Further research is warranted to fully understand feline leptospirosis pathogenesis and clinical spectrum.
A large-scale clinical study is recommended to investigate feline leptospirosis prevalence and characteristics.