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A complete physical exam is warranted in all patients presenting with signs of respiratory disease, including cough, tachypnea, or difficulty breathing. Abdominal palpation might reveal the presence of ascites or an abdominal mass. A dilated fundic exam is important for investigating infectious diseases as the cause for respiratory signs, including feline infectious peritonitis, canine distemper virus, and fungal infections.