BABY – 24336
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SAFE 4/11/18 BABY HAS A VIDEO! 12 year old BABY was dumped by his owner along with a dog. He has a healed hematoma on one ear and has some minor skin issues possibly due to fleas. BABY needs a new furever home asap. He is calm, friendly and already neutered! Adopt him today!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Baby 24336
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 10473
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Green
Age: 12 years
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 14 lbs
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Reported 12 years old – exam is consistent with this
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative
History : Surrendered with a dog. Client reports that something is wrong with his ear and his back – she suspects a skin infection because he will not allow her to touch his back.
Subjective: Alert, walks out of kennel on his own
Observed Behavior – Moves slowly but seems relaxed, allows all handling
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None
Evidence of Trauma seen – None
Objective
BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 9/9
EENT: AS pinna is irregular and scarred from an old aural hematoma. AU moderate black debris. Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Severe tartar and gingivitis
PLN: No significant enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Large, slightly firm, non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male neutered
MSI: The fur in the dorsal lumbar region is barbered or otherwise shortened. No underlying crusts or lesions noted. No parasites are noted. Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted.
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Normal externally
Assessment:
1. Obese
2. Severe dental disease
3. Short fur in dorsal lumbar region – R/O fleas vs. other cause
4. Presumed ear mites. Healed aural hematoma.
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
1. Cleaned ears today, instilled Tresaderm and administered 0.25 ml ivermectin SQ – repeat in 10-14 days
2. Recommend dental cleaning and daily tooth brushing
3. Recommend weight loss of 4-6 lbs
4. If fur barbering doesn’t stop after today’s flea treatment, then continue workup
CAME IN WITH DOG
Lady 24337 http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/lady-24337/
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