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Sunshine, a 12‐year‐old spayed female brown tabby DSH, presented for the first time to a feline‐exclusive veterinary practice. She had received no veterinary care after her kitten vaccines and sterilization. She was reported to have a “good appetite and thirst,” and the owner brought her in because she noticed she was losing weight. On subjective observation, she was emaciated, agitated, and vocalizing. On examination, she had a 2/9 body condition score (BCS), stage 3 periodontal disease, a grade 2/6 systolic murmur, and a unilateral thyroid nodule. The owner was counseled on the likelihood of hyperthyroidism, which is treatable, and could be the primary reason for her weight loss and heart murmur. Since the condition was treatable, the owner agreed to laboratory work to confirm the presumptive diagnosis. Sunshine was taken to the inpatient area of the clinic where the veterinarian and assistant performed a jugular venipuncture while holding the cat in sternal recumbency. Immediately upon completing the sampling, Sunshine collapsed, and did not respond to resuscitation.

It is important to consider that if Sunshine had been handled in a more feline‐friendly manner, a better outcome might have been achieved.