Table-2.
Clinical signs reported in the medical history and at the time of admission in 166 cats with confirmed or suspected poisoning.
| Category | Clinical sign | Medical history (%) | Clinical examination (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologic signs | Total* | 112 (67.5) | 114 (68.7) |
| Hyperesthesia/tremor | 51 (30.7) | 56 (33.7) | |
| Focal seizures | 16 (9.6) | 29 (17.5) | |
| Seizures | 13 (7.8) | 18 (10.8) | |
| Status epilepticus | 3 (1.8) | 7 (4.2) | |
| Ataxia | 50 (30.1) | 29 (17.5) | |
| Behavioral changes | 27 (16.3) | 27 (16.3) | |
| Ocular changes | 7 (4.2) | 30 (18.1) | |
| Miosis | 3 (1.8) | 15 (9.0) | |
| Mydriasis | 5 (3.0) | 23 (13.9) | |
| Peripheral nerve signs | 4 (2.4) | 4 (2.4) | |
| Altered general condition | Total* | 73 (44.0) | 100 (60.2) |
| Mildly reduced condition | 29 (17.5) | 25 (15.1) | |
| Moderately reduced condition | 26 (15.7) | 30 (18.1) | |
| Markedly reduced condition | 18 (10.8) | 33 (19.9) | |
| Excitement | 3 (1.8) | 11 (6.6) | |
| Pain | 3 (1.8) | 8 (4.8) | |
| Gastrointestinal signs | Total* | 54 (32.5) | 17 (10.2) |
| Vomiting/nausea | 35 (21.1) | 2 (1.2) | |
| Salivation | 17 (10.2) | 13 (7.8) | |
| Diarrhea | 12 (7.2) | 3 (1.8) | |
| Anorexia | 16 (9.6) | - | |
| Polyphagia | 1 (0.6) | - | |
| Oral mucosa lesions | - | 5 (3.0) | |
| Cardiovascular/hydration changes | Total* | 3 (1.8) | 68 (41.0) |
| Bradycardia (<160/min) | 1 (0.6) | 37 (22.3) | |
| Tachycardia (>200/min) | - | 12 (7.2) | |
| Arrhythmia | 1 (0.6) | 1 (0.6) | |
| Pale mucous membranes | - | 4 (2.4) | |
| Hyperemic mucous membranes | - | 2 (1.2) | |
| Prolonged CRT | - | 1 (0.6) | |
| Pulse deficit | - | 1 (0.6) | |
| Hypotension | 1 (0.6) | - | |
| Dehydration | 1 (0.6) | 27 (16.3) | |
| Altered thermoregulation | Total* | 8 (4.8) | 84 (50.6) |
| Hypothermia (<38.0°C; <100.4°F) | 6 (3.6) | 72 (43.4) | |
| Hyperthermia (>39.0°C; >102.2°F) | 2 (1.2) | 12 (7.2) | |
| Respiratory signs | Total* | 10 (6.0) | 22 (13.3) |
| Increased RR (>30/min) | 7 (4.2) | 16 (9.6) | |
| Dyspnea | 3 (1.8) | 6 (3.6) | |
| Hemorrhage | Total* | 6 (3.6) | 8 (4.8) |
| Epistaxis | 1 (0.6) | - | |
| Hematuria | 1 (0.6) | 1 (0.6) | |
| Oral hemorrhage | 1 (0.6) | 1 (0.6) | |
| Hematemesis | 1 (0.6) | - | |
| Hematoma | 2 (1.2) | 3 (1.8) | |
| Hemothorax | 1 (0.6) | 1 (0.6) | |
| Anemic mucous membranes | 1 (0.6) | 5 (3.0) | |
| Mucosal lesions | - | 1 (0.6) | |
| Hemo-abdomen | - | 1 (0.6) |
*
Refers to the number of cats to which at least one of the clinical signs within that category was seen. Multiple entries for individual cats within a category of clinical signs are possible. CRT=capillary refill time, RR=Respiratory rate