Many cats with HCM present without
overt signs of illness.
«Vet - checked» means nothing more than that the animal showed
no overt signs of illness at the time of examination.
First, a physical exam is performed close to the anticipated procedure to evaluate for
any overt signs of illness or for anything that may make anesthesia more risky, like a heart murmur or breathing difficulty.
Recent human studies monitor levels of cholinesterase in the blood rather than
overt signs of illness.
Not exact matches
Overall, Cardiff was acting energetically normal and showed no
overt clinical
signs of illness, but for a mild decreased appetite for certain varieties
of his normal foods (Lucky Dog Cuisine and The Honest Kitchen, which contain only human - grade, whole - food ingredients).