Suspected Drinking Water Poisoning in a Domestic Kitten with Methemoglobinemia

A 4-month-old male indoor cat was referred for dyspnea, mental dullness and weakness, which appeared two days earlier. The cat had been adopted at 3 months of age. Physical exam showed cyanosis, dyspnea and mild hypothermia. The “spot test” was supportive of methemoglobinemia. Co-oximetry blood gas...

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Main Authors: Francesca Fidanzio, Andrea Corsini, Kevin Pascal Spindler, Serena Crosara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/8/11/243