My cat has diarrhea and tarry stool; could it be panleukopenia?

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The two cats we've taken from the street have been diarrhea for about three days . A cat died due to cat panleukonemia .Antibiotic treatment of the living cat was started. But today the animal's stool looks like tar or blood coagulated .It also consumes a liquid as a cat's immune booster . The vet gave me this liquid. There's no open veterinarian in the country I live in . I'd like to know your views or your diagnosis. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 2 days old | 0.8 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry but it is impossible for us to diagnose over the internet. My best guess though is that panleukopenia is definitely a possibility in this cat. Especially since it had contact with the infected cat. Hopefully, this cat will respond to treatment. I suggest you continue all the treatment your vet gave you and add in a probiotic if you can get one. I'm not sure what is available in Turkey but one made for cats would be best. This should help the diarrhea. It would be ideal for this cat to be in the hospital on intravenous fluids and get a plasma transfusion as well (if blood testing shows low white blood cell count that is characteristic of panluekopenia). Here is an information sheet on the disease for your information: ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-panleukopenia ) Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.

My cat has diarrhea and tarry stool; could it be panleukopenia?

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