BOY – 30728
Safe - 6-13-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 6/13/18 — 15 year old BOY was left at the shelter by his owner who claims she will return for him in a few days……BOY has a mass in his ear which may be a polyp but needs further examination. He also needs dental care. BOY is neutered and will need a nice retirement home if his owner doesn’t show up to get him. Please consider giving him a home where he can get some TLC and follow up care which his owner didn’t seem to do.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Boy 30728
Care Center Location: Manhattan
ZIP Code From: 11429
Intake Type: Owner surrender
Medical Behavior: Green
Age: 15 years
Sex: Neutered male
Weight: 7 lbs
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: estimated at 15 yrs based on O hx and PE.
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake. MC placed on intake.
History : Surrendered by O who states she will reclaim in 3 days. O reports ear infection started 8 months ago.
Subjective / Observed Behavior – BAR, very friendly! Allowed all handling.
Evidence of Cruelty seen – none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none
Objective
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. malodorous with purulent discharge and an approximately 2 inch mass, AS; clean with no debris, AD
Oral Exam: dc 2/5; pd 2/5
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: neutered male.
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat although dusty
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: grossly normal.
Assessment
mass within ear canal — r/o neoplasia vs polyp
dental disease
geriatric
Prognosis:
fair
Plan:
ear cleaning
baytril otic q12h x 7 days
recommend cytology of ear mass once placed / adopted
SURGERY:
already neutered
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