Miss Hawthorne has presented her six year old domestic short hair cat for having difficulty seeing. Terra is frequently missing her jumps from one couch to another and also has decreased her time looking out the window. The owner states that Terra is an indoor cat, not spayed, and has not received any vaccines. Terra also receives a homemade diet that is vegetarian based. The homemade diet includes: Rice, green leafy vegetables, fruits, mashed beans, soy beans, and tofu. The owner states that she adds a small amount of vegetable oil in Terra’s food. In the past the diet has included meat, but once Terra reached adulthood the meat was stopped (Rockett & Christensen, 2010).
Her physical exam findings:
General appearance: Quiet, alert and responsive [QAR].
Weight: 7lbs or 3.17kg
Temperature: 100.7F -Rectal
Skin/coat: Coat is dry and dull.
Eyes/fundic exam: Pupils are mostly dilated, slightly …show more content…
She has agreed to start a commercial diet for her pets and to give Terra her taurine supplement. The veterinarian explains to the owner that if the cardiomyopathy is not improving it can lead to heart failure. Signs to look for are collapse, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, cold extremities, and pale mucous membranes (International cat care, n.d.). The veterinarian technician tells the owner per the Hills Pet Food website (n.d.), “Begin the transition by mixing both the current food with her new cat food together. Gradually decrease the amount of the current cat food while increasing the amount of new cat food. Continue to do this over a 7-day period. Transitioning slowly can result in fewer digestive issues and better acceptance of the new cat food. Remember to be patient. For finicky, older, or cats with health conditions, the transition time could take 10 days or slightly longer.” If any issues regarding Terra’s health contact the veterinary hospital
Her physical exam findings:
General appearance: Quiet, alert and responsive [QAR].
Weight: 7lbs or 3.17kg
Temperature: 100.7F -Rectal
Skin/coat: Coat is dry and dull.
Eyes/fundic exam: Pupils are mostly dilated, slightly …show more content…
She has agreed to start a commercial diet for her pets and to give Terra her taurine supplement. The veterinarian explains to the owner that if the cardiomyopathy is not improving it can lead to heart failure. Signs to look for are collapse, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, cold extremities, and pale mucous membranes (International cat care, n.d.). The veterinarian technician tells the owner per the Hills Pet Food website (n.d.), “Begin the transition by mixing both the current food with her new cat food together. Gradually decrease the amount of the current cat food while increasing the amount of new cat food. Continue to do this over a 7-day period. Transitioning slowly can result in fewer digestive issues and better acceptance of the new cat food. Remember to be patient. For finicky, older, or cats with health conditions, the transition time could take 10 days or slightly longer.” If any issues regarding Terra’s health contact the veterinary hospital