Successful Management of Septic Splenitis in an Abyssinian Cat.

Martina Vecín Sancho1, Perrine Henry1, Mica Taylor1

  • 1The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK.

Summary

Septic splenitis in cats is rare. This case study details successful treatment with splenectomy and targeted antibiotics (pradofloxacin) after initial antibiotic therapy failed, highlighting the importance of culture and sensitivity testing.