AUSTRALIA – 11318
Safe - 11-4-2017 Staten Island
SAFE 11/4/17 AUSTRALIA is a 6 year old neutered boy that found his way to the shelter as a stray. He is underweight and has a heart murmur. Needs a follow up vet check to make sure no underlying issues.
STATEN ISLAND CENTER
Australia 11318
Location: Staten Island
Intake Date: 10/31/17
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Yellow
Age: 6 years
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 7 lbs 11.2 oz
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 6 years
Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative
History : stray
Subjective:
Observed Behavior – tries to flee; examined in net
Evidence of Cruelty seen -no
Evidence of Trauma seen -no
Objective
BCS 3-4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: no oral exam
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, grade 3/6 heart murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Limited palpation, non painful
U/G: MN
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
underweight- R/O not enough food available vs GI disease vs renal disease vs endocrine disease vs other
heart murmur
Prognosis: fair
Plan:
monitor appetite and weight
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