Principles of Triage

"He's just constipated": a 9 pm phone call

Foundational · students and early-careerFelineTelephone or lobby triageCase TRI-01
Stage 1 of 2

At 9 pm, an owner calls about her 3-year-old neutered male cat. He has been going in and out of the litter box all evening, squatting and straining without producing anything. Now he's crying and licking at his penis. She thinks he's constipated and plans to call her regular veterinarian when the clinic opens in the morning.

Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation for the owner?

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