week 5: feline PE

Question 1

hematuria

Answer 1

blood in urine

Question 2

nystagmus

Answer 2

rapid eye movement - normal in siamese cats

Question 3

what is thyroid palpation

Answer 3

• make V with tumb and forefinger
• enlarged thyroid will “slip” under fingers

Question 4

how to stop purring

Answer 4

• running water
• alcohol swab or soaked cotton ball
• hold cat, move around

Question 5

what abdominal organs are easily palpable in cats

Answer 5

intestines, colon, urinary bladder, kidneys