A 12-year-old male neutered DSH cat presented for a routine annual health check.

BLOOD SMEAR EVALUATION Shows slight anisocytosis of the RBCs. Neutrophils occasionally display small Döhle bodies. Rare platelet clumps are detected in the feathered edge QUESTIONS 1 What is the most likely explanation for the laboratory abnormalities? 2 State and explain the causes for an increased MCHC. 3 How do you explain the biochemistry changes in light of the abnormalities discussed in the first two questions?

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