Signalment
  • Species - Feline - "Shadow"
  • Breed - Domestic Shorthair
  • Age - 5 years old
  • Sex - FS

Primary Client Complaint - Not eating for 10 days

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History
  • Shadow has been a very healthy and happy pet all of her life except for being overweight. She normally eats all types of canned gourmet cat food. About 10 days ago, she was switched to a low fat reducing diet for weight control. Shadow never ate any of the new food and now she even refuses her old favorites. Shadow seems very depressed, just lying around sleeping all day. The owners do not report any vomiting, diarrhea, PD/PU, or coughing. However, they think the skin on the inside of her ears seems slightly yellow today. Shadow is current on vaccinations for FVRCP and FeLV within the last 6 months. She is primarily an indoor cat but is also allowed to roam freely outdoors.

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