Abstract
Mycoplasma haemofelis is a potentially zoonotic pleomorphic bacterium that infects the erythrocytes of several domestic species. The present report describes the case of a female, 2-year-old, unspayed Persian cat with a history of anorexia, mild dehydration, prostration, body condition score between 1 and 2, lethargy, enlarged mandibular and popliteal lymph nodes, slightly pale mucosae, rectal temperature of 40.3ºC, concentrated urine, and moderate splenomegaly. The biochemical, blood test, and PCR results indicated infection by Mycoplasma haemofelis. The patient was cured with the administration of doxycycline and dexamethasone.
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