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Author(s) -
L. Aghaghazvini,
P. Karami,
O. Yeganeh,
Sh. Aghaghazvini
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1993.tb03556.x
Subject(s) - medicine , citation , information retrieval , library science , computer science
A seven year old, male neutered diabetic domestic shorthaired cat was presented to the R(D)SVS Internal Medicine Service for investigation of ongoing polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia despite insulin therapy. The cat weighed 4.7kg and was receiving 11 iu Caninsulin twice daily. On physical examination, the cat was bright, alert and responsive. The heart rate was 160 beats per minute with no arrhythmia or pulse deficits. There was no abnormal respiratory noises audible on thoracic auscultation but very mild stertor was intermittently audible. The oral mucous membranes were pink and moist, capillary refill time was 2 seconds and skin turgor was normal. Abdominal palpation was generally unremarkable except for a full bladder and all peripheral lymph nodes were within normal limits. The rectal temperature was 38.8°C.