Critical care Of The Sick Neonatal Kitten
Neonatal kittens' lives are fragile under the best of circumstances, and that fragility increases when they are orphaned or sick. How can shelter veterinarians, and those working with kitten nursery programs or rescue groups, provide the best care for this population?
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Which of the following things indicate normal development in a neonatal kitten?
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A kitten is unable to stand at the age of 14 days
- B.
A kitten has glucosuria at the age of three weeks
- C.
A kitten has elevated bile acids at the age of six weeks
- D.
A kitten has a temperature of 99°F at the age of 4 weeks
Correct Answer
B. A kitten has glucosuria at the age of three weeks -
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Where is the best place to sample blood from a neonatal kitten?
- A.
Lateral saphenous vein
- B.
Intraosseous catheter
- C.
Jugular vein
- D.
Femoral vein
Correct Answer
C. Jugular vein -
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For Question 4: A kitten presents to the hospital for evaluation of excessive urination. The caretaker has been hand-raising the kitten and feels that the volume of urine from this kitten is at least twice that produced by the other kittens in the litter. The kitten is 5 days old and weighs approximately 50 g. The caretaker is concerned that he is not eating quite as well today as he has previously but the kitten is the same size as its littermates. The caretaker brought in a urine sample and you perform a urinalysis: Urine specific gravity= 1.007 Protein 2+ Glucose 1+ Ketone negative Sediment examination: No cells noted, no crystals noted What could the urinalysis results indicate?
- A.
The kitten is in renal failure
- B.
The kitten is a diabetic
- C.
The kitten has a urinary tract infection
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The kitten’s urinalysis is normal
Correct Answer
D. The kitten’s urinalysis is normal -
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For Questions 5 and 6: You decide to also perform a chemistry and PCV/TP on the kitten. The PCV/TP= 37%/3.0. The chemistry panel indicates that the BUN is 60 and the creatinine is 1.0. The ALT and ALP are within the reference ranges. What does this bloodwork tell you about this kitten?
- A.
The bloodwork is normal.
- B.
The bloodwork indicates renal azotemia.
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The bloodwork indicates blood loss.
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The bloodwork shows GI bleeding.
Correct Answer
A. The bloodwork is normal. -
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What is a reasonable course of action for this kitten?
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Ask the caretaker to continue to monitor its urine output, appetite, and serial body weights. Recheck in 3-4 days’ time.
- B.
The kitten needs IV or IO fluid therapy with the intent to provide diuresis for renal failure.
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The kitten should be hospitalized for IV fluid therapy and a blood transfusion.
- D.
The kitten should have upper GI endoscopy to diagnose the cause of its GI bleeding.
Correct Answer
A. Ask the caretaker to continue to monitor its urine output, appetite, and serial body weights. Recheck in 3-4 days’ time. -
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of neonatal death?
- A.
Fading kitten syndrome
- B.
Neonatal isoerythrolysis
- C.
Neonatal diarrhea
- D.
Septicemia
Correct Answer
C. Neonatal diarrhea -
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You have a kitten that weighs 220 gm and is seven days old. You would like to administer fluids to him to improve his estimated 8% dehydration. What is the best way to administer the fluids?
- A.
Intravenous
- B.
Oral
- C.
Intra-peritoneal
- D.
Intraosseous
Correct Answer
D. Intraosseous -
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Using the same kitten as described in question #7, calculate the fluid rate for the next 12 hours’ time, ensuring that the kitten is no longer dehydrated at the end of the 12 hours.
- A.
18 ml/hr
- B.
2.4ml/hr
- C.
22.5ml/hr
- D.
1.9ml/hr
Correct Answer
B. 2.4ml/hr -
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Which of the following statements is true about orogastric tube feeding in a kitten?
- A.
Can be done safely regardless of a kitten’s temperature
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Carries a risk of over-feeding a kitten
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Carries no risk of inappropriate placement
- D.
Requires the use of a specific tube
Correct Answer
B. Carries a risk of over-feeding a kitten -
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Which correctly describes the landmark indicating the most distal point for nasogastric tube placement?
- A.
The medial canthus of the eye
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The 7th rib
- C.
The last rib
- D.
The umbilicus
Correct Answer
C. The last rib -
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