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Rational approach to feline medical emergencies: part 1
1Veterinary Specialists Scotland, Livingston, UK.
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
|April 30, 2026
Summary
This article series helps veterinary practitioners manage common feline emergencies with confidence. It covers triage, stabilization, and specific conditions like shock, seizures, and diabetic ketoacidosis, emphasizing feline-specific care.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Emergency and Critical Care
Background:
- Veterinary emergencies disrupt practice workflow, demanding rapid decision-making for unfamiliar conditions.
- General practitioners and out-of-hours clinicians benefit from updated emergency case management knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance practitioner confidence in managing common feline emergencies.
- To highlight feline-specific approaches distinct from canine care.
- To provide a structured guide to emergency case triage, stabilization, and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of established and recent (5-year) knowledge and techniques.
- Focus on common emergency presentations in feline patients.
- Two-part series addressing triage, stabilization, and specific medical emergencies.
Main Results:
- Part 1 covers triage, stabilization, shock, dyspnea, feline aortic thromboembolism, and anemia.
- Part 2 details management of seizures, urethral obstruction, acute kidney injury, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Emphasizes critical differences in feline emergency care.
Conclusions:
- Improved confidence and competence in handling feline emergencies.
- Provides practical, up-to-date guidance for veterinary practitioners.
- Facilitates better patient outcomes through timely and appropriate emergency interventions.
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