Physical Exam

  • Weight - 3 kg.
  • Temperature - 104.8° F
  • Heart Rate - 185/minute
  • Respiratory Rate - 40/minute
  • Hydration - 6% dehydrated

  • The cat is very depressed". Abnormal findings include blepharospasm with conjunctival erythema and mucopurulent ocular discharge, mucopurulent nasal discharge and congested nasal sounds. Oral cavity and auscultation are normal.

    Question 1 - What is blepharospasm and its significance?

    Question 2: What is the significance of the bilaterality of the ocular discharge, and how would your assessment be different if the cat had unilateral ocular discharge as its only sign?

    Question 3: What is the significance of the mucopurulent character of the discharges?

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