Horse passing red urine

Physical Examination

  • General appearance: Depressed

  • Vital signs:
  • Temperature: 37.6°C (99.7°F)
  • Pulse: 56 beats/minute
  • Respirations: 20/minute
  • Weight: 436 kg (960 lb)

  • Skin: No abnormalities noted

  • HEENT: Mucous membranes are pale pink and tacky (dry)

  • Pulmonary: Tachypneic, with no abnormal lung sounds

  • Cardiovascular: Capillary refill time 23 seconds, slow jugular refill time, tachycardia

  • Gastrointestinal: Gut sounds present and adequate

  • Genitourinary: Urination not observed

  • Musculoskeletal: No abnormalities noted

  • Neurologic: No abnormalities noted

  • Mental status: Appears depressed, carrying head low