So this week we’re going to talk about the clinical assessment of the respiratory system and respiratory support. And next week we will put it all together when we cover the diagnostic approach to the dyspnoeic patient.Here you can see a picture of a very dyspnoeic cat who is also very not pleased! Fractious, dyspnoeic cats are a particular challenge because when you try to handle them they will commit Hari Kari (ritual suicide) and try to take you with them.