Table-3.
Physical examination parameters of 166 cats with confirmed or suspected poisoning at presentation.
| Parameter (unit) | Reference interval | Values | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 160–200 | 172±34 | 145 |
| Respiratory rate (breaths/min) | <30 | 57±40 | 20 |
| Rectal temperature | |||
| (°C) | 38.0–39.0 | 38.1 (32.3–41.8) | 161 |
| (°F) | 100.4–102.2 | 100.6 (90.1–107.2) |
n=Number of cats (of all 166 cats in the study) from which the parameter was available in the medical records. Normally distributed data are presented as mean±standard deviation; nonparametric data are presented as median (range)