A cat presents to a clinic with difficulty breathing , lethargy , and cyanosis . The veterinarian auscultated the thoracic cavity and politely asked to have a radiograph taken of the thorax. Dx: pleural effusion. A thoracocentesis was performed and 300 cc of fluid was aspirated. Rx: Bronchodilator BID . Lethargy is:

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Lethargy is defined as a state of drowsiness or indifference, which is consistent with the cat's presenting signs of difficulty breathing and cyanosis.

A Cat Presents to a Clinic with Difficulty Breathing