Researchers sought to evaluate the prognostic utility of plasma lactate concentration upon admission and plasma lactate clearance in cats presented to the emergency room with respiratory distress.

Seventy-one cats presented in respiratory distress to the ER at a university teaching hospital were evaluated.

According to the study, the initial admission lactate concentration was not associated with survival, duration of hospitalization, vital parameters, or underlying etiology for respiratory distress.

However, lactate clearance was significantly associated with survival and length of hospitalization.

Results of this study suggest that lactate clearance may be a helpful prognostic tool for cats.

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Prognostic value of lactate in cats presented in respiratory distress to the emergency room