All Cats Considered – Episode 320
In this episode of All Cats Considered, host Yaiza Gómez-Mejías, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), RCVS CertAP (Feline Medicine), is joined by Nicki Reed, BVMS, CertVC, DipECVECC, MRCVS, for the second installment of her JFMS Clinical Spotlight review series on feline medical emergencies. The conversation explores the recognition and management of challenging emergencies encountered in general practice, including seizures, urethral obstruction, acute kidney injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, and toxin exposure.
Dr. Reed shares practical guidance on seizure management, recognizing hyperkalemia in blocked cats, differentiating acute kidney injury from chronic and acute-on-chronic disease, and managing diabetic ketoacidosis, including euglycemic DKA associated with SGLT2 inhibitors. The discussion also offers advice on stabilizing emergency patients before referral, emphasizing thoughtful assessment, appropriate treatment, and communication with the receiving referral center.
Additional Resources:
JFMS Clinical Spotlight article:
Rational approach to feline medical emergencies: part 2
JFMS Clinical Spotlight article:
Rational approach to feline medical emergencies: part 1