Common urine examination in cats in feline panleukopenia

Abstract

The research was carried out in the AlfaVet Veterinary Clinic, in the City of Barnaul, the Altai Region, from 2015 through 2022. The research targets were cats with a confirmed diagnosis of panleukopenia by lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Altogether, 154 whole urine samples were taken. Cystocentesis was used as a technique for obtaining the tested material. The basic indices of urine were studied which were subdivided into physical and chemical ones. The research goal was to study common urine examination in cats in feline panleukopenia. The research objectives were as following: taking urine samples from sick animals, conducting common urine examination, and analyzing the data obtained taking into account the age, gender, housing conditions, breed and season. Taking into account the peculiarities of physiological body development, all animals were divided into four age groups: Group 1 - up to 2 months, Group 2 - from 2 months to 1 year, Group 3 - from 1 year to 5 years, and Group 4 - over 5 years. The urine examination found that cats under the age of 2 months had a decreased volume of urine, changes in color and transparency, increased specific gravity and acid reactions. The consistency and smell were unchanged. In animals of the age from 2 months to 1 year and from 1 year to 5 years, decreased volume, increased specific gravity and acid reaction were found. The color, consistency, smell and transparency were unchanged. In animals over 5 years of age, decreased volume, change in color, increased specific gravity and acid reaction were found. The consistency, smell and transparency were unchanged. The analysis of chemical indices of urine showed that in cats up to 2 months of age there was increased protein in the urine, urea, and single ketone bodies were found. In cats from 2 months to 1 year, from 1 year to 5 years, the indices were normal, and over 5 years - only increased protein and urea. The rest of the indices were within normal limits.