Right congestive heart failure in domestic kitten (Felis domesticus) by dilation of the pulmonary veins and cardiomegali

Abstract

Background: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a pathological state characterized by the incapability of the heart to properly perform its essential function of delivering blood to meet the metabolic demands of the body. Case Description: The present case report concerns a 3-month male domestic kitten, displaying symptoms including an enlarged abdomen, emaciation, dehydration, dyspnea, rhinorrhea, and infestation with scabies. This animal, weighing 0.7 kg and displaying a tabby bicolor pattern. The findings gleaned from the clinical evaluation revealed the presence of a murmur upon auscultation of the cardiac region. Upon conducting an ultrasound examination, it was determined that the abdominal cavity contained a fluid accumulation known as ascites. Conclusion: The findings from the radiographic evaluation indicate that feline Hiro exhibits ascites alongside cardiomegaly, in conjunction with discernible vascular modifications characterized by both enlargements of the pulmonary arteries and veins. [Open Vet J 2023; 13(11.000): 1491-1497]

Keywords

• cardiac insufficiency
• corroborating medical evaluations
• diagnostic outcomes