J Vet Sci. 2007 Jun;8(2):163-168   
 

Hematology, cytochemistry and ultrastructure of blood cells in fishing cat (Felis viverrina)

Kreangsak Prihirunkit1,*, Chaleow Salakij1, Suntaree Apibal2, Nual-Anong Narkkong3

 

1Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok-10900, Thailand
2Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok-10400, Thailand
3Central Instrumentation Unit, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakarm University, Mahasarakarm-44150, Thailand

* fvetksp@ku.ac.th

 

Hematological, cytochemical and ultrastructural features of blood cells in fishing cat (Felis viverrina) were evaluated using complete blood cell counts with routine and cytochemical blood stains, and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. No statistically significant difference was found in different genders of this animal. Unique features of blood cells in this animal were identified in hematological, cytochemical and ultrastructural studies. This study contributes to broaden hematological resources in wildlife animals and provides a guideline for identification of blood cells in the fishing cat.

 
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