11 yr old FS DLH cat presenting for weight Brooke Delaney Dr Dowers

Question 16 / 30: 11 yr old FS DLH cat presenting for weight loss with great appetite and PU/PD. This cat is FeLV and FIV neg. On PE, she has a BCS of 3/9 and an unkept hair coat. She also has a slightly elevated temp of 102.8F. A fundo scope exam did show petechiations both eyes. A biochem panel shows serum glucose elevated at 280( normal is 140) but the urinalysis was neg for glucose. Also on the BioChem are elevated ALT 270 (normal 140) ; ALP 90 (normal 80) ; and CK 480 (normal 355). Radiographs did not have any significant findings. What is the most logical explanation for the petechiations ?

A Hyperthyroidism can cause immunosuppression leading to opportunistic infections. The hemorrhages
could be caused by secondary infections from Toxoplasma gondii or Cryptococcus neoformans

B Hyperthyroidism causes platelet dysfunction and hemorrhages in retinas.

C Hyperthyroidism causes hyper tension which can cause retinal hemorrhage.

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Explanation:

some of the most common abnormalities associated with hyperthyroidism is elevated liver enzymes, possibly due to liver hypoxia. No workup of liver is necessary.

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