@VetFinals Get a heart rate and resp rate, check mm, CRT, check for skin tent, assume patient is in pain check for active bleeding, check neuro status, conscious? Breathing? PLR any abnormal eye movement? Reflexes? #vetfinals
@VetFinals In a quiet area, admit for the day and allow time to chill out, donβt rush and stop if the cat gets stressed, potentially an at home visit to do it? #vetfinals
@VetFinals Has she lost the weight gradually or has it been in the last couple of months? Is she eating less than she used to? What diet have you got her on, wet/dry etc? #vetfinals
@VetFinals Anaesthetic risk? Does it have a heart murmur (it is a CKCS!)? Should probably be on fluids and have pre GA bloods if it hasnβt already? #vetfinals
@VetFinals X-ray, unless you were a super wizz at ultrasonography?! X-ray better for a good overview of stomach/intestines (FB) and can send to a friend for help?! #vetfinals
@VetFinals Admit for bloods including pancreatic lipase and electrolytes and maybe a basal cortisol to rule out addisons. Then start on fluids and supportive therapy, possibly imaging X-ray/US #vetfinals