Case 4: Sam

A young kitten named Sam presents to your clinic. His owner says he has been bumping into objects lately, and seems a bit uncoordinated. He also has been lethargic and not eating as much as normal. They have other cats at home, and another kitten joining their family soon, so they are worried for their other furry friends!

Diagnostic Tests

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Physical Exam
Sam is QAR on presentation. As he walks around the room, you notice that his gait seems quite wobbly and he takes irregular steps. He bumps into your cabinet a few times. His eyes seem cloudy, and he has mild nystagmus. His heart rate is 200bpm with no obvious abnormalities on auscultation. His respiratory rate is 50brpm, and he has mildly laboured breathing. On abdominal palpation, his kidneys feel somewhat irregular, and there are multiple enlarged, firm nodules throughout the abdomen. His temperature is 40ºC (104ºF).
Specialized ExaminationsIn-Clinic Laboratory
Blood pressure
Cardiac examination
Gastrointestinal examination
Lameness exam
Neurologic examination
Ophthalmic exam
Otoscopic examination
Rectal examination
Antigen testing (SNAP test)
Complete blood count and chemistry
Cytology
Fecal examination
Serology (ELISA)
Urinalysis
Diagnostic EquipmentSend-Out Testing
Electrocardiogram
Endoscopy
Radiographs
Ultrasound
Biopsy with histopathology
Endocrine function testing
Microbiology
Molecular Diagnostics (e.g. PCR)
Toxicology
Specialized Procedures
Nasogastric intubation
Necropsy

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