He has periorbital erythema with clear sclera, and moist lips and tongue. Lungs are clear with normal work of breathing. Physical examination reveals a fussy but easily consolable infant with soft and flat anterior fontanelle and II/VI systolic ejection murmur at the left upper sternal border. He weighs 6.8 kilograms (13th percentile). Respiratory rate is 39 breaths/minute and his oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. On presentation to the ED, the patient is febrile to 103.5☏ and tachycardic to 205 beats/minute, with blood pressure of 110/73 mm Hg while crying. He was born in the United States, full term with an uncomplicated birth history. His immunizations are up to date and he has never been hospitalized. He has no recent travel and no known sick contacts. The parents brought their son to the ED because of his persistent fever up to 104☏ and decreased oral intake. He had been diagnosed with acute otitis media by his primary care physician 3 days prior to his presentation and started on amoxicillin. Most cats respond well to treatment and will recover from a fever within 1 to 5 days.A 5-month-old Hispanic boy, previously healthy, presents to the emergency department (ED) for 5 days of fever, 3 days of diarrhea and rash, and 2 days of vomiting. Recovery and Management of Fever of Unknown Origin in Cats If your cat is running a very high fever or is not eating and drinking, they may have to be hospitalized overnight. IV fluids, which also treat secondary dehydration.If a specific cause for the fever is found, treatment will address the cause and symptoms of the fever. Treatment of Fever of Unknown Origin in Cats Bowel blockage due to something your cat ate.Reasons for your cat’s pain upon physical examination.Your veterinarian may also take an x-ray to show: Biochemistry panel for abnormal organ function.Complete blood count for infection or inflammation.Blood test for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).
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