Why is my cat weak with low red blood cells and high white cells?

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My cat is feeling weak and can't walk properly can't make the meow sound he just moves his mouth his eyes are kinda white but he still eats normally t i took him to the vet and did blood tests and the summary is in french i'll try to translate it -Leukocytes: 24200 -Erythrocytes: 2.15 M/mm^3 -Hemoglobin : 4.1g/100 ml -Hematocrit: 12% -V.G.M: 58µ^3 -C.C.M.H: 33% -Polymorphonuclear neutrophils:90% -Thrombocytes: 70000 He gave me an antibiotic and a medicine that helps with the iron in the blood. Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | 2 years and 10 months old

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

My concerns are that Kim has a high white blood count (indicating possible infection or immune mediated infection) and REALLY low hematocrit of 12%. The hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in the body. Usually when it is that low, the animal needs a blood transfusion. Granted I didn't do the exam on him so I would call your vet to discuss if this is needed, as well as additional diagnostics or medicines. I would also talk to them about whethe he needs to be hospitalized in a 24 hour care until he is more stable as he sounds very sick. I hope this helps and he starts to feel better really soon.

Why is my cat weak with low red blood cells and high white cells?

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