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ad lib.As much as desired
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sidOne time daily
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bidTwo times daily
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tidThree times daily
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qidFour times daily
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qhEvery hour
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qdEvery day
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w/oWithout
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statImmediately
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nNormal
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DSHDomestic short hair (cat)
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DLHDomestic long hair (cat)
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DxDiagnosis
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HxHistory
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RxPrescription
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SxSurgery
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FeLVFeline leukemia virus
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FIAFeline infectious anemia
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FIPFeline infectious peritonitis
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ECGElectrocardiagram
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ICUIntensive Care Unit
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ccCubic centimeter, ml
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mlMilliliter, cc
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wtWeight
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HRHeart rate
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PCVPacked cell volume
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sgSpecific gravity
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TPRTemperature, pulse, respiratory
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UA, U/AUrinalysis
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IMIntramuscular
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IPIntraperitoneal
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IVIntravenous
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Sub-QSubcutaneous
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rbcRed blood cell
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wbcWhite blood cell
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DVMDoctor of Veterinary Medicine
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CNSCentral nervous system
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GIGastrointestinal
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DOADead on arrival
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DOBDate of birth
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Female
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Male