- Dog Breed Predilictions
- Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration5 Topics
- Cardiomyopathies
- Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy5 Topics
- Feline Dilated Cardiomyopathy5 Topics
- Feline Thromboembolic Disease
- Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy5 Topics
- Feline Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Other Feline Cardiomyopathies
- Feline Hyperthyroidism5 Topics
- Boxer Cardiomyopathy
- Canine Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Pericardial Disorders
- Pericardial Effusion6 Topics
- Constrictive Pericardial Disease
- Feline Pericardial Disease
- Bacterial Endocarditis5 Topics
- Canine Heartworm Disease6 Topics
- Feline Heartworm Disease
- Occult Heartworm Disease5 Topics
Lesson 10, Topic 2
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a) Signalment:
- > 6 yrs of age cat
- Any breed
b) History:
- Weight loss – 96%
- Polyphagia – 77%
- Hyperactivity – 68%
- Polydipsia/polyuria – 53%
- Vomiting – 49%
- Diarrhea – 31%
- Increased fecal volume 28%
- Panting – 28%
- Muscle weakness – 22%
- Muscle tremor – 14%
- Signs of congestive heart failure – 13%
- Dyspnea – 13%
Comments: About 10% of cats do not show hyperexcitability or restlessness but manifest with extreme depression and weakness as the primary complaint.
c) Physical Examination – may reveal:
- Emaciation
- Palpable thyroid mass – 85 to 90% of cases
- Tachycardia
- Dysrhythmias, pulse deficits
- Gallop rhythm
- Heart murmur (AV valve insufficiency)
- Dyspnea
- Signs of congestive heart failure
