MARSHALL – 17678
Safe - 2-17-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 2/17/18 – 8 week old MARSHALL was found in the snow and brought to the shelter. He has a URI and needs follow up care and a furever home!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Marshall 17678
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 1/5/18
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: —
Sex: Male
Age: 8 weeks
Original Location: 10454
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 2 months
Microchip noted on Intake? none
Microchip Number (If Applicable):
History : Found in the snow, brought to MACC
Subjective: BARH, friendly
Evidence of Cruelty seen -none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none
Objective
T = 101.4
P = 220
R = 30
BCS 4/9
EENT: Mild ocular debris at medial canthi but no hyperemia, blepharospasm, injection. Ears wnl. Very mild nasal discharge from L nares.
Oral Exam: Healthy decid dentiton
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Very distended abdomen, non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male intact, testicles not yet descended
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, significant flea dirt appreciated, no masses noted
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: NE
Assessment
Distended abdomen – suspect secondary to age, parasites
Flea dirt
Very mild nasal discharge
Prognosis:
Good
Plan:
Keep in isolation. At this time, strongly suspect that mild nasal discharge is secondary to viral infection. Will hold on starting doxycycline. Recheck in 2-3 days; if coughing/sneezing/other URI signs at that time, consider starting abx.
SURGERY:
Temporary waiver due to monitoring for URI
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