Lethargic cat with pale mucus membranes

Physical Examination

  • General appearance: Lethargic

  • Vital signs:
  • Temperature: 37.9°C (100.2°F)
  • Pulse: 200 beats/min
  • Respirations: 68 breaths/min
  • Weight: 5.7 kg (12.5 lbs)

  • Skin: Wound on left forelimb, hair coat normal but not well groomed

  • HEENT: Mucous membranes are very pale. Eyes are slightly sunken into orbits. Ears have mild debris and are cool to the touch. No submandibular lymphadenopathy or oral lesions observed.

  • Pulmonary: Eupneic with no abnormal lung sounds

  • Cardiovascular: Capillary refill time >2 seconds; grade 2.6 left parasternal systolic murmur

  • Gastrointestinal: Gut sounds present but decreased. Abdomen soft and not painful.

  • Genitourinary: Urination not observed but no apparent abnormalities

  • Musculoskeletal: Grade 1/5 lameness of left forelimb

  • Neurologic: No abnormalities noted

  • Mental status: Lethargic and uninterested in surroundings