A Cat Owner Is Startled to Find His 7-Year-Old DSH

question 10

Multiple Choice

A cat owner is startled to find his 7-year-old DSH acutely lame on her rear limbs. After quickly searching several cat web sites for help, he becomes convinced that the loss in limb function is because of a blood clot ("saddle thrombus") . Taking the advice of an online blog acquaintance instead of consulting with a veterinarian, the owner treats the cat with high doses of buffered aspirin. Why is this poor choice to treat this pet?

• A)Cats biotransform aspirin to quickly to be effective
• B)Aspirin would break the thrombus into many microthrombi
• C)Aspirin wouldn't degrade the thrombus effectively
• D)The buffering on this type of aspirin decreases its ability as an anticoagulant

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