High platelet count in cats means that the platelet count in the cat’s body exceeds the normal range, which may be a symptom of a certain disease. Common causes include infection, immune diseases, tumors, etc.
First, to determine whether your cat's platelets are really high, you can get accurate results through a blood test. A normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 410,000 per microliter.
If your cat is diagnosed with high platelets, it is important to look for possible causes. The following are several common causes:
1. Infection: Infections such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, etc. can cause elevated platelets in cats.
2. Immune diseases: Autoimmune diseases, such as immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, etc., may cause high platelets in cats.
3. Tumor: Certain tumors, such as blood-related tumors, myelodysplastic syndrome, etc., are often accompanied by an increase in platelet count.