Studies on Schmauch Bodies. I. The Incidence in Normal Cats (Felis Domestica) and the Morphologic Relationship to Heinz Bodies

Abstract

Abstract Inclusions in the erythrocytes of normal cats, called Schmauch bodies, have been demonstrated by means of phase contrast microscopy and supravital staining. A very wide range of their incidence, but no correlation with the age of animals has been noted. By their identical staining reactions and common morphologic characteristics Schmauch and Heinz bodies are quite similar, although they might be produced by quite different mechanisms.